Since first launched in New Orleans in 2008 and expanded statewide in 2012, the Louisiana Scholarship Program has helped thousands of Louisiana families choose a school that best fits their children.

Success Stories

Educational choice works for Louisiana families. More than 8,700 students currently benefit from the Louisiana Scholarship Program, Tuition Donation Credit Program and School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities, which serves students with disabilities.

More than 10,000 families applied to attend a Louisiana Scholarship Program school during the 2017-2018 school year. While the demand is growing for school choice, parents continue to show overwhelming satisfaction with the program for the seventh straight year, with 96 percent of parents reporting they are happy with their child’s academic progress. Nearly all parents report their child feels safe and happy in their current scholarship school, thanks to the ability to choose the school that best fits their child’s individual learning needs.

Tyrik McWilliams

Tyrik McWilliams is a University of Louisiana at Monroe student and football player. He tells the story of how the Louisiana Scholarship Program allowed him to leave an uninspiring public school and enroll in St. Frederick High School in Monroe.

Megan and Brandon Stewart

Megan and Brandon Stewart found academic success and personal fulfillment at Lutheran High School in Metairie, La., thanks to their mother’s wise choice and the Louisiana Scholarship Program.

Kaila Johnson

Kaila Johnson, Lutheran High School valedictorian and Louisiana Scholarship Program participant, discusses the importance of school choice in her life.

Renika Johnson

The teachers at Good Shepherd did not allow Donny to fall in the cracks. They stayed on him, each teacher. It was a communication between parent and teacher the whole time, even with the administration. And that’s one thing that I admire the most.

Jessica Waddell

School choice is powerful. Being able to choose the school that works best for you and allows you to thrive is one of the best decisions anyone can make for their child.

Dominque Hagans

Some families don’t get the chance due to monetary situations. In that sense, it isn’t fair, but it is also how life is. It is also why I’m so grateful for the Louisiana Scholarship Program, which graciously gives people like me a fighting chance.

Willie Augustus

What if your child had to go to school every day and be bullied each and every day?

Success at St. Mary’s Academy

Instead of experiencing the negatives associated with a failing school, Logan had the opportunity to grow from very young.

A Grandmother’s Story

“The scholarship program is a blessing for all kids, not just my grandkids. It is a better education. It’s a choice they have.”

The Stone Family

“They’re more confident in their social, academic and cognitive skills. Even in the way they are taught – their math, their reading, just everything!”

Brian Ridgley

“At Good Shepherd I was able to meet people who helped me prepare for college. They are helping me, not only in school, but also in life. I’m becoming a better person.”

Stacean Patterson | St. Benedict the Moor

St. Benedict the Moor’s Stacean Patterson loves the school’s service learning projects.

Jalen believes in herself, thanks to Louisiana Scholarship Program

“Thank you for making it possible for me to get a great education and believe in myself.”

Scholarship Program Success Story | Lutheran HS Valedictorian Jessica Waddell

Lutheran High School valedictorian Jessica Waddell thanks her mother who insisted she enroll at Lutheran High School.

My son is once again excited about going to school

“The proof is in the pudding. They’re excelling in all areas.”

High school senior says college is in her future

“ I never thought I would go to a four-year college. Now thanks to Lutheran’s great teachers and the scholarship program, I know that I will go to college.”