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Ambassador Scholarship Program
(Up to 10 Ambassador Scholarships awarded per year)
Lamar State College Orange is proud to offer exceptional students the prestigious Ambassador Scholarship. Ambassador scholars receive full tuition for one year, up to 15 hours per semester, worth up to $4,000 for one year.
They also have access to networking opportunities on campus and in the community, and leadership and skills development.
Ambassador Scholarship Application Timeline
- Application Opens: October 1st
- Application Deadline: February 28
- Interviews: March
- Ambassadors Selected and Notified: By April 15th
Requirements
- Graduate in top 25% of high school class of 2024
- Demonstrate service performed at high school or community
- Demonstrate leadership in high school and/or community activities
- Recommendation letter from high school instructor, counselor or principal
- Ability to communicate effectively to large groups
- Available for evening and weekend events
- Interview with Ambassador Committee
- Application Essay
- Texas or Louisiana resident
- Fill out the FAFSA & complete the LSCO Financial Aid Process
Responsibilities
- Enroll & maintain full-time at LSCO with a 3.0 overall GPA
- Attend training session and required meetings (monthly)
- Serve the college an average of 4 hours a week throughout the semester
- Assist college Recruiter with community events, high school visits and college fairs
- Campus Tours and Welcoming Groups to campus
- Special Assignments
- An opportunity to be the face of LSCO for advertising and marketing
- Have transportation to off campus events
Rewards
- Full-tuition and fees scholarship for one year (Fall & Spring) up to 15 semester hours per semester
- LSCO Student Ambassador shirts and blazer
- Networking opportunities with LSCO faculty, administers and community representatives
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills and career
- End of semester appreciation event
- Certificate of Service Award