Scholarships

We’re proud to offer scholarships that help members of the Greater New Orleans community. By matching the interest of our generous donors and their love for schools and colleges in our region with the needs of students in our communities, we are able to create life-changing opportunities for young people in the Greater New Orleans region.

See below for our most up-to-date list of current and upcoming scholarship opportunities. We encourage you to visit this page often to learn about new scholarships and upcoming deadlines.

If you have any questions about our scholarship opportunities, please email roy@gnof.org.

Upcoming Opportunities

Fund Description Open Date Due Date
Dorothy Bratsas Scholarship The Dorothy Bratsas scholarship was established by the generosity of the late Dr. Dorothy Bratsas. This scholarship intends to assist female students who attended high school in the Greater New Orleans region who plan to continue their education in college. 2025 2025
Crawford, Arlene and Myer Bishop Scholarship Fund This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by the family of Myer Epstein Bishop to one graduating senior from Ascension Parish on an annual basis. 2025 2025
Jo Ellen Smith Scholarship An opportunity for nursing students to apply for scholarships. The scholarship was established to honor Jo Ellen Smith’s dedication to the field of nursing. 2025 2025

  • Dorothy Bratsas Scholarship

    The Dorothy Bratsas scholarship was established by the generosity of the late Dr. Dorothy Bratsas. This scholarship intends to assist female students who attended high school in the Greater New Orleans region who plan to continue their education in college.

    Open Date 2025
    Due Date 2025
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  • Crawford, Arlene and Myer Bishop Scholarship Fund

    This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by the family of Myer Epstein Bishop to one graduating senior from Ascension Parish on an annual basis.

    Open Date 2025
    Due Date 2025
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  • Jo Ellen Smith Scholarship

    An opportunity for nursing students to apply for scholarships. The scholarship was established to honor Jo Ellen Smith’s dedication to the field of nursing.

    Open Date 2025
    Due Date 2025
    Read More