Louisiana Smart Start Program

The Louisiana Smart Start Program is open to African - American graduating seniors from Louisiana high schools who are accepted to a Louisiana four - year college / university as a full - time student. To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of Louisiana, be legally authorized to work in the United States, have a minimum 19 ACT score, and minimum 'B' average. Additionally, you must demonstrate academic achievement, motivation, flexibility, maturity, initiative, leadership, communication skills and an ability to balance numerous priorities. This award provides a four - year full - tuition scholarship, a yearly stipend for books, mentoring and advising, and career planning and development.