The 431 Exchange Scholarship is a financial assistance program designed to support adult learners in Louisiana who are committed to improving their lives through education.
The scholarship provides awards of up to $1,431, while returning applicants who still need financial support may receive $431 Lift Scholarships.
The program is open to students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, vocational, trade, and technical schools within Louisiana.
Scholarship funds can be used to cover a wide range of educational expenses, helping students continue their academic journey with less financial stress.
Scholarship Summary
- Scholarship Name: The 431 Exchange Scholarship
- Host Organization: The 431 Exchange
- Host Country: USA
- Study Location: Louisiana, USA
- Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,431
- Additional Award: Previous recipients may be eligible for a $431 Lift Scholarship
- Degree Level: Undergraduate, Graduate, Vocational, Trade, and Technical Programs
- Eligible Subjects: All academic fields offered by accredited Louisiana institutions
- Financial Coverage: Tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, room and board, travel, and research-related expenses
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years or older
- Application Deadline: August 15
The scholarship is available for students pursuing:
- Undergraduate Degree
- Graduate Degree
- Vocational Programs
- Trade School Programs
- Technical Education Programs
- Eligible Online Programs offered by accredited Louisiana institutions
Students enrolled in any academic discipline may apply, including but not limited to:
- Business
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Skilled Trades
- Technical Studies
- Any other accredited program
Recipients of The 431 Exchange Scholarship receive several advantages, including:
- Scholarship award of up to $1,431.
- Previous recipients may qualify for an additional $431 Lift Scholarship.
Funds may be used for:
- Tuition
- Mandatory fees
- Books
- Educational supplies
- Equipment
- Room and board
- Travel expenses
- Research-related educational costs
Support for students pursuing higher education and career advancement.
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be:
- S. citizens or eligible residents of Louisiana.
- Enrolled in an accredited educational institution located in Louisiana.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational, trade, or technical school located in Louisiana.
- Qualifying online programs offered by Louisiana institutions are also eligible.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be willing to work during the educational program if necessary.
- Submit proof of enrollment if selected as a finalist.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-qualified, first-served basis, with only the first 100 qualified submissions accepted during each application period.
Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the following steps:
- Complete the official scholarship application.
- Provide personal information.
- Submit details of high school graduation or GED, including graduation year and location.
- Include any previous continuing education experience.
- Write a personal statement explaining financial need and commitment to completing your education.
- Submit a response (100 words or fewer) describing your courage and motivation to improve your life through education.
- Submit a response (50 words or fewer) explaining what inspires you about the 431 Exchange.
- Provide information about your current institution, degree program, GPA, and expected graduation.
- Describe your career goals after completing your education.
- Provide contact information for two non-family references who can submit recommendation letters if requested.
- Participate in a Zoom interview if selected as a finalist.
- Submit a professional headshot if selected as a scholarship recipient.
Required Documents
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- Completed scholarship application
- Personal statement
- Short essay responses
- Educational history
- Current enrollment information
- GPA details
- Career goals statement
- Two non-family references
- Proof of enrollment (if selected)
- Headshot photo (if awarded)
Deadline
Application Deadline: August 15
- Applications are reviewed only until the first 100 qualified submissions are received for each application cycle.
- Early submission is strongly recommended.
