Generation Hope New Orleans Scholar Program in the USA
The Generation Hope New Orleans Scholar Program is designed to support teen parents pursuing higher education in the Greater New Orleans area. The program provides financial assistance, mentoring, academic support, career preparation, and family-friendly resources to help student parents earn their college degrees while balancing family responsibilities.
In addition to scholarship funding, participants receive personalized coaching, tutoring, mental health support, leadership training, and access to a strong peer community. The scholarship is renewable for eligible students who maintain the required academic standards.
Scholarship Summary
- Scholarship Name: Generation Hope New Orleans Scholar Program
- Host Organization: Generation Hope
- Host Country: USA
- Study Location: Greater New Orleans, Louisiana
- Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,400
- Number of Awards: Varies
- Degree Level: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
- Eligible Subjects: All Subjects
- Eligible Nationality: U.S. Citizens, Legal U.S. Residents, DACA Recipients, and other eligible students with in-state tuition and work authorization
- Funding Type: Partial Funding (Renewable)
- Application Deadline: April 1
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for students pursuing:
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Available Subjects
Students enrolled in any academic discipline are eligible to apply, including:
Business
Education
Engineering
Health Sciences
Computer Science
Social Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Nursing
Information Technology
Any accredited degree program
Benefits
Recipients of the Generation Hope New Orleans Scholar Program receive:
Scholarship award of up to $2,400.
Renewable funding for eligible students.
One-on-one mentoring and coaching.
Free tutoring and academic support.
Mental health resources and wellness support.
Career planning and professional development opportunities.
Leadership and life skills training.
Access to a supportive peer community.
Invitations to family-friendly events.
Participation in the annual Hope Conference featuring career and life guidance from community experts.
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be one of the following:
U.S. Citizen
Legal U.S. Resident
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient
Holder of another immigration status that permits in-state tuition and work eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be a teen parent (pregnant or expecting by age 19).
Be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application.
Be attending or planning to attend a college in the Greater New Orleans area.
Be seeking an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
Submit a Student Aid Report (SAR), proof of FAFSA submission, or the required DACA supplement.
Be a U.S. citizen, legal U.S. resident, DACA recipient, or have another immigration status that allows in-state tuition and work authorization.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and complete at least 6 credit hours per semester to renew the scholarship.
Application Procedure
To apply for the Generation Hope New Orleans Scholar Program, follow these steps:
Confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements.
Complete the official scholarship application.
Submit your Student Aid Report (SAR), FAFSA confirmation, or DACA supplement.
Provide proof of college enrollment or admission in the Greater New Orleans area.
Submit any additional documents requested by Generation Hope.
Complete the application before the deadline.
Wait for the scholarship committee to review applications and notify selected scholars.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following:
Completed scholarship application
Student Aid Report (SAR) or FAFSA submission confirmation
DACA supplement (if applicable)
Proof of college admission or enrollment
Personal identification
Additional supporting documents requested by Generation Hope
Deadline
Application Deadline: April 1
Applicants should submit all required materials before the deadline to be considered for the scholarship.
