Scholarship Opportunities
Explore the scholarships currently available to NLTCC students below. Opportunities are updated as they become available, so we encourage you to check back regularly. For questions or guidance, please contact your campus' financial aid office.
NLTCC Scholarships:
UL Coleman Companies Scholarship - Fall 2026
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
To be eligible to apply, the student must:
1. Student must be enrolled in one of the following programs.
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrician
- HVAC Technician
2. Student must be enrolled in at least their 2nd semester in their current program.
3. Student must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA.
4. Student must submit a one page essay expressing their interest in and goals and objectives within a business or real estate related profession, as well as individual personal goals. (It is suggested that you type your essay in Microsoft Word and copy and paste it into the essay space in #11)
Awards will be applied to the Fall 2026 semester. There is one award available in the amount of $500.
Applicants will be ranked by GPA and quality of essay to determine award recipients.
Deadline to apply is August 17, 2026
NLTCC Eysink Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Production - Fall 2026
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
To be eligible to apply, the student must:
1. Student must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technology
- Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
- Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrician
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
2. Student must be nominated by their program lead faculty or dean.
3. Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.
4. Student must submit a recent transcript (please follow instructions in question #11).
5. Student must write a 200 to 500 word essay. Your essay should demonstrate a strong commitment to being trained in an Industrial Production program.
6. Student must display a level of professionalism and demonstrate leadership qualities and/or display characteristics that project a positive public image on the program.
7. Student must remain in good standing with the school (no academic restrictions, probations, or violations of school policies) to continue receiving this award.
8. Students may apply each semester for this award (as funding is available).
9. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who currently reside in northwest Louisiana and to those who plan to live and work in the area after graduation.
*Award amounts and the number of awards granted each semester may vary at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on available funds and/or student need.
Deadline to apply is September 6, 2026
NLTCC Brookshire's / Super One Foods Endowed Scholarship for Instrumentation - Fall 2026
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
To be eligible to apply, the student must:
1. Student must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technology
- Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
- Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrician
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
2. Student must be nominated by their program lead faculty or dean.
3. Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.
4. Student must submit a recent transcript (please follow instructions in question #11).
5. Student must write a 200 to 500 word essay. Your essay should demonstrate a strong commitment to being trained in an Industrial Production program.
6. Student must display a level of professionalism and demonstrate leadership qualities and/or display characteristics that project a positive public image on the program.
7. Student must remain in good standing with the school (no academic restrictions, probations, or violations of school policies) to continue receiving this award.
8. Students may apply each semester for this award (as funding is available).
9. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who currently reside in northwest Louisiana and to those who plan to live and work in the area after graduation.
*Award amounts and the number of awards granted each semester may vary at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on available funds and/or student need.
Deadline to apply is September 6, 2026
AT&T Scholarship via LCTC System Foundation
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
1. Student may be enrolled in any credit program at NLTCC.
2. Student must demonstrate financial need by completing the 2026–2027 FAFSA and having it on file with Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College by the application deadline. Financial need, as determined by the information provided on the FAFSA, is required for scholarship eligibility.
3. Student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (high school GPA if applicable, for recent high school graduates).
4. Student must write a 200 to 500 word essay that explains circumstances surrounding your request for scholarship assistance and how it will help you reach your goal.
5. Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6+ hours) and remain enrolled at least half time for the entirety of the semester for which the student receives an award.
*Award amounts and the number of awards granted each semester may vary at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on available funds and/or student need.
Deadline to apply is September 6, 2026.
NLTCC Foundation Scholarship - Non-Credit Courses
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
1. Student may be enrolled in any non-credit course at NLTCC.
2. Write a 200 to 500 word essay that explains circumstances surrounding your request for scholarship assistance and how it will help you reach your goal.
*Award amounts and the number of awards granted each semester may vary at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on available funds and/or student need.
Deadline to apply is September 6, 2026.
NLTCC Foundation Scholarship - Credit Courses
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
1. Student may be enrolled in any credit program at NLTCC.
2. Student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (high school GPA if applicable, for recent high school graduates).
3. Student must write a 200 to 500 word essay that explains circumstances surrounding your request for scholarship assistance and how it will help you reach your goal.
4. Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6+ hours) and remain enrolled at least half time for the entirety of the semester for which the student receives an award.
*Award amounts and the number of awards granted each semester may vary at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on available funds and/or student need.
Deadline to apply is September 6 , 2026.
NLTCC Industrial Instrumentation Scholarship
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
To be eligible to apply, the student must:
1. Be enrolled in either the AAS in Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technology or Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technician program.
2. Possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.
3. Submit a recent transcript (please follow instructions in question #11).
4. Write a 200 to 500 word essay that explains circumstances surrounding your request for scholarship assistance and how it will help you reach your goal.
*Award amounts and the number of awards granted each semester may vary at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on available funds and/or student need.
Deadline to apply is September 6, 2026
Expand Energy Scholarship at NLTCC - Fall 2026
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
1. Student must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technology
- Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator
- Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Residential, Commercial & Industrial Electrician
- Welding Technology
2. Student must have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average high school GPA if applicable, for first time freshmen students).
3. Student must apply for an award each semester ( Fall & Spring) in accordance with the college’s application process.
4. Student must be full-time student at the College (enrolled in 12+ hours) and remain a full-time student for the entirety of the semester for which the student receives an award.
5. Write a 200 to 500 word essay that explains circumstances surrounding your request for scholarship assistance and how it will help you reach your goal.
*Award amounts and the number of awards granted each semester may vary at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on available funds and/or student need.
Deadline to apply is September 6, 2026
LTC Edward W. DeBusk Memorial Scholarship-Fall 2026
Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria
- Student must be enrolled at the NLTCC Shreveport Campus.
- Must write a one page essay explaining why you feel you are a good candidate to receive this award and how this award will benefit you.
- Student must be enrolled in their 2nd semester.
- Student must not be receiving any other type of financial assistance (excluding VA benefits).
- Student must have an overall GPA of a 2.0 or higher and be enrolled full-time.
Awards will be applied to the Fall 2026 semester. There one award available in the amount of $1000.
Applicants will be ranked by GPA and quality of essay to determine award recipients.
Extended Application Deadline - September 6, 2026
CNA Scholarship Application - All Campuses
Students applying for the CNA scholarship must complete the scholarship application and indicate which campus they plan to attend. Applicants must verify that they have a high school diploma. If an applicant does not have a high school diploma, they must register with WRU to work toward an equivalency diploma and provide a letter from WRU confirming enrollment.
Completed applications should be returned to Student Services at the campus the student plans to attend.
The deadline for this application has already passed.
External Scholarships
NLTCC offers scholarships for each campus's SGA President and Treasurer/Secretary for each semester an individual services in the amount of $500 for the President and $250 for the Treasurer/Secretary. This waiver will be applied toward tuition and will not result in a refund.
Please contact your campus’ student services or SGA advisor for more information.
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
Third party scholarships are privately funded resources available to qualified students to use to pay for educational opportunities. NLTCC accepts third party scholarship awarded to NLTCC students if provided appropriate information along with payment. Such information includes, but is not limited to:
Letter of Intent - Students Name, Purpose of the Award
Check made payable to NLTCC Foundation
Non-discrimination Statement
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation in admissions to it’s programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. NLTCC does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.