Our mission is to support academically and financially deserving students in Jefferson Parish Schools by providing pathways to educational advancement.
Since 1993, Jefferson Dollars for Scholars has helped Jefferson Parish Schools students turn potential into achievement. We are the only chapter in Louisiana of Scholarship America, the largest privately funded scholarship organization in the world.
Annually, we strive to eliminate financial barriers to students dreams by awarding scholarships to colleges and universities across Louisiana and throughout the country. Your support help turn dreams into degrees.
2025-2026 Scholarship Application Deadline
February 27, 2026
Visit Students & Parents Section to Apply
Senator Talbot's Tulane Scholarship News
Senator Kirk Talbot has entrusted the selection of his 2026-2027 Tulane Legislative Scholarship recipient to Jefferson Dollars for Scholars. All students who would like to be considered for this scholarship must complete a Jefferson Dollars for Scholars application in addition to a Tulane application for admission. The Senator Talbot/Jefferson Dollars for Scholars application has specific instructions on our website and specific qualifications for applicants. Got to the Students and Parents Page to begin your application.
- Students must reside in Senator Talbot's district, District 10, to be eligible.
- For this scholarship only, students may attend private, parochial, or public schools.
- Applicants may be incoming freshmen or upperclassmen currently attending Tulane.
Jefferson Dollars for Scholars offers Jefferson Parish legislators the opportunity to rely on our selection expertise and our anonymous evaluation of students' applications.
