Scholarships
The E. J. Ourso College of Business awards over 125 scholarships annually to incoming and continuing students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. These scholarships are awarded based on student need, merit, and donor-specific criteria.
To apply, use LSU's centralized online scholarship system, Blackbaud Award Management (BAM).
Graduate scholarship applications are open for the 2026-27 academic year. Deadlines vary; please consult your program.
Undergraduate scholarship applications are now closed for the 2026-27 academic year.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Current Ourso College students who will continue at LSU for the next academic year must submit an online application through the BAM system each year to be considered for university- or college-level scholarships.
Graduate application periods vary. Check with your program for details.
Undergraduate applications are closed for the 2026-27 academic year.
All current students can access the scholarship system at: lsu.academicworks.com
Sign in with your myLSU/PAWS user id and password. After logging in, students will be directed to complete the general application LSU and the E. J. Ourso College of Business application. These applications will automatically enter you into the applicant pool for many of the scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Once these applications are completed, you may be directed to a list of other scholarships
for which you may be eligible. Click on a scholarship’s name to see the criteria and
apply for that individual scholarship as well, if eligible. These scholarships can
be found by viewing “Recommended Opportunities” from the opportunities tab in BAM.
To be considered for awards each academic year, you must complete this process annually.
After the scholarship applications close, the appropriate scholarship committee will review applications for each award and make their selections. For undergraduate students, this will typically be at the end of the spring semester. Students will be notified if selected, and awards will be processed for receipt in the next academic year. For graduate students, the timeline varies by department. Contact your program for details.
For questions or more information on scholarships awarded by the E. J. Ourso College
of Business, email ejoscholarships@lsu.edu.
Incoming students
When students complete the LSU admissions application online and select a degree program in the E. J. Ourso College, the information submitted during the application/acceptance process will be automatically entered into BAM to determine eligibility for university-wide and college scholarships.
The priority admissions deadline for scholarship consideration for incoming undergraduate students is December 15. Incoming freshmen who are selected for an award will typically be notified in the spring.
Graduate students will be considered for awards based on information provided in their application for admission. Timelines vary by department.
For questions about scholarships awarded by the university, contact the LSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Lagniappe Internship Opportunity Fund
The Lagniappe Internship Opportunity Fund reduces financial barriers that can come with accepting an internship, like travel or temporary moving expenses, low-paying or unpaid positions, and expenses associated with living in a major metropolitan area.
Students interested in pursuing internship funding should have a written offer letter for an internship. A wide range of internships will be considered for funding, including paid and unpaid internships, in-person and virtual positions, and local and out-of-state opportunities.
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are now closed.
Support Student Scholarships
To make a scholarship gift, visit the LSU Foundation giving form and search for the "Business Administration General Scholarship Fund," which helps put a world-class business degree within reach.
For questions or more information on scholarships awarded by the E. J. Ourso College of Business, email ejoscholarships@lsu.edu.