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).
Undergraduate scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25. To be considered, you must apply by 11:59 p.m. (Central) on Tuesday, March 24.
Graduate scholarship deadlines vary; please consult your program.
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.
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open on Wednesday, Feb. 25. To be
considered, you must apply by 11:59 p.m. (Central) on Tuesday, March 24.
Graduate application periods vary. Check with your program for details.
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.
Financial Aid & Scholarships also maintains a list of additional scholarship opportunities beyond those offered directly through the university. The scholarships on this list are not awarded or administered by LSU. Any questions about these funds should be directed to the sponsoring organization.
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 potential scholarships university-wide, as well as, within the college.
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 admission application. Timelines vary by department.
For questions about scholarships awarded by the university, contact the LSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Support Student Internships
The Lagniappe Internship Fund is made possible by the generous support of an anonymous E. J. Ourso College alum who moved to New York City after graduation to pursue a career on Wall Street. This donor was inspired to create this award opportunity in recognition of the impact a collegiate internship experience can have on a student’s career path.
The E. J. Ourso College of Business is grateful to the alumni and donors who have made this program possible. If you are interested in helping grow the next generation of business leaders through real-world work opportunities, consider giving to the Lagniappe Internship Fund.
To make a gift in support of this fund, visit the LSU Foundation giving form and search for the "Business Lagniappe Internship Opportunity Fund." You may also use the link above to give to 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.