The New Orleans Scholar Program
Designed to help young parents in the New Orleans area achieve their college dreams.
Applications are currently closed and will reopen November 1, 2024.
Surrounding teen parents with wraparound support to help them earn their degrees
Emotional Support
Being a young parent in college can be lonely and stressful. We surround our Scholars with guidance, care, and support. Scholars receive free mental health services, one-on-one mentoring, case management from a Hope Coach, and a peer community of fellow young parents in college.
Financial Support
Balancing classes, work, and parenting is hard. We help ease this burden by providing tuition support of up to $2,400/year, as well as access to emergency funds. To ensure our Scholars can pursue family-sustaining careers after graduation, we also provide career-readiness support.
Events & Further Learning
Throughout the year, Scholars receive trainings on topics like life balance and academic planning and get to attend family-friendly events with their kiddos. We also provide free tutoring for our Scholars, tailored to their individual needs.
Helping young families in New Orleans thrive
We currently serve
25
teen parents in college in the New Orleans area.
Our Scholars attend
6
colleges and universities in the area.
Of our Scholars,
73%
are first-generation college students.
Average annual earnings more than doubled after earning a college degree for our Scholar graduates. Learn more about the impact of completing college for young parents and their children.
Find out if you’re eligible and apply
To be eligible to apply for the Scholar Program, you must meet these six requirements:
Teen Parents
Be a teen parent (any gender; defined as pregnant/expecting by age 19) and 25 or younger at the time of application.
Attending or Planning to Attend a Non-Profit College
Attend a non-profit college starting the Fall 2024 semester in the Greater New Orleans area (within 50 miles of New Orleans) and seeking a two- or four-year (Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s) degree.
Minimum Credits
Be taking or planning to take a minimum of 6 credits each semester, working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Submit a Copy of Student Aid Report/FAFSA
If a U.S. citizen or Permanent Legal Resident, submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) or proof of FAFSA submission.
Actively Involved Parents
Raising or actively involved in your child's life (defined by regular support and care of your child).
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or have DACA status
Be a U.S. citizen, permanent U.S. resident, have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, or any other status that provides in-state tuition and work eligibility. Email NOLAScholar@generationhope.org with eligibility questions.
Questions? Contact NOLAScholar@generationhope.org.