Other Scholarships

Southeastern offers a variety of other scholarships. For information on these scholarship opportunities, please contact the Office of Financial Aid, Scholarship Services, at scholarships@selu.edu or call (985) 549-5116.

Scholarship Inquiry Form

Students interested in Southeastern scholarships should complete the Scholarship Inquiry Form to be included in the scholarship database. Consideration for various University scholarships is given to students who complete this submission. The Scholarship Inquiry Form is located in the Self Service section of your LEONet account. Students must be accepted into the university with an existing Southeastern ID number in order to apply. This form is not required for New Freshman or New Transfer Student Scholarships. 

Excellence in Commitment to Education & Leadership (ExCEL Leaders' Scholarship Program)

  • Demonstrate leadership, citizenship and community service

  • $500/semester for 8 semesters

  • Must submit an application to be considered, limited space available

Information on the application process can be found at Excel Scholarship page.

Veteran and Military Education Benefits

If you are (or a dependent of) a veteran or military service member, you have many VA education benefit options. Southeastern also offers Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) scholarships. Please refer to the Office of Military & Veteran Success and Education Benefits pages for more information and assistance.

Graduate Assistantships

Southeastern's Office of Research and Graduate Studies offers an excellent assistantship program for graduate students. Graduate assistants receive a stipend and, in most positions, a waiver of in-state and out-of-state tuition. For more information on eligibility requirements, how to apply for an assistantship, and available assistantship positions, please view the Graduate Assistantships page.

Additional Scholarships

My State Pension Scholarship

If you’re a high school senior, recent high school graduate, or college undergraduate who is looking to offset the cost of your education, business, or finance degree, then this $1,000 scholarship is for you! Write a 500 - 750 word essay on: How the retirement system in the US can be improved, include 1 - 2 paragraphs on why you are deserving of this scholarship, and submit your essay by May 1, 2023. Apply Now!

Striving for Justice Scholarship

Van Cleave Law, a Biloxi Law Firm, is offering a $1000 scholarship to help students further their education.To be eligible for the Striving for Justice Scholarship, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and submit a complete application (resume, transcript, and qualifying essay) on or before November 30th, 2022. A winner will be chosen by December 15th, 2022. Apply Now!

JT Legal Group's College Scholarship

JT Legal Group is looking to award a college scholarship opportunity in the amount of $2,500 to a student who presents a clear understanding of benefits an attorney provides. To be eligible, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and submit a complete application (transcript, and qualifying essay) on or before December 1st, 2022. A winner will be chosen by January 3rd, 2023. Apply Now!

Furever Home Scholarship

Tomeny Best Injury Law Firm, is offering a $1,000 to applicants who write about animal rescue and how we can come together as a community to help save animals in abusive situations or those who are not getting the proper care they deserve. Their hope is to raise awareness about animal abuse in the home and financially help students through the high education costs. To be eligible, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and submit a complete application (resume, transcript, and qualifying essay) on or before February 28th, 2023. Apply Now!

HomeLight Scholarship

HomeLight, That’s why we’re offering a $1,000 scholarship for the Spring 2023 semester to talented students who hold an interest in homes and homeownership. If you’re interested in designing homes, building homes, placing people in homes, combating homelessness, or studying the housing market, HomeLight wants to help fund your education. To be eligible, applicants must submit a complete application and qualifying essay on or before December 1, 2022. Apply Now!

Hirenest Scholarship Program

Hirenest, a global pre-employment testing software company, awards a $5000 scholarship to college/university students annually. To be eligible, applicants must submit a complete application (transcript, and qualifying essay). Applications are accepted year-round. Apply Now!

Sleep Family Scholarship For Those With Disabilities

Sleep Family, is a family-run organization that offers helpful resources for individuals with sleep and wellness issues, especially as caused by physical and mental disabilities. To be eligible, applicants must submit a complete application and qualifying essay on or before December 31, 2022. Apply Now!

 

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