Scholarships are provided by the Port Arthur Higher Education foundation and outside sources to Lamar State College Port Arthur. Scholarships vary from one semester, one year, and four years.  Students must have at least at 2.5 High School or College GPA and enroll in at least 6 credit hours to be eligible.

Application Opens

November 1


Priority Deadline

January 15


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The Scholarship Process

  1. Apply Online via LSCPA Scholarship Manager
  2. Check Scholarship Manager for awards
  3. Accept or Decline the Terms and Conditions of the award
  4. Write and submit Thank You letter to donor
  5. Attend Scholarship Orientation in July and Scholarship Banquet in October

Contact

A'Nyria Harper

 Academic Advisor / Scholarship Coordinator 

Student Center, Office 310

scholarships@lamarpa.edu

409-984-6184

 

Featured Scholarships

Part of LSCPA's Endowed Scholarship funding.

Eligibility

Applicants must reside in the Greater Port Arthur Area (South and Mid-Jefferson County) and must be a high school senior. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen (Native born, naturalized, or in the process of naturalization), permanent resident, or legal resident alien.

Award Amount

A one-time $1,000 award can be used for summer or fall right after high school graduation.

Application

Application is open from January 10 to April 1. Students need to complete the Pre-Application Questionnaire first to verify eligibility.

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Eber W. Ephlin was a long-time resident of the Port Neches-Groves area of Southeast Texas and a strong supporter of Lamar institutions of higher education who established a trust fund on behalf of students upon his death in 1992.

Eligibility

Must be a graduate (past or present) of Memorial, Port Neches-Groves, or Woodrow Wilson high school. Must attend one of the four Lamar institutions in Southeast Texas.

Award Amount

$2,500 for Fall/Spring semester and $1,000 for summer, renewable annually based on continued recipient's eligibility and availability of funds.

Requirements

Must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average as a full-time student.

Application

The application is open from January 10 to March 1. Students will need to complete the Pre-Application Questionnaire first to verify eligibility.

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Eber Ephlin School Transfer Form

Eligibility

  • Must begin study at LSCPA for freshman and sophomore level academic or career education programs of study.
  • May pursue junior or senior level instructions at LU or at any other accredited college or university.
  • Must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to remain eligible.
  • May receive award up to 4 years.

Application

Fill out the LSCPA General Scholarship Application

LSCPA Scholarship School Transfer Form

Regional petrochemical and other industrial companies participate in the Port Arthur Industry Group, funding this scholarship with community members confirming the recommended recipients. The Port Arthur Higher Education foundation holds the funds for the scholarship.

Eligibility

  • Must be a Port Arthur Memorial High School graduate pursuing a degree in the area of Business, Science (excluding nursing), or Engineering. Student must reside in Port Arthur.
  • Plan to attend Lamar State College Port Arthur, Lamar University, LIT or a similar accredited college/ university on a full-time basis beginning with the fall semester immediately following graduation. 
  • Selected candidates must complete the Guaranteed 4.0 Program prior to starting their first semester of college/university. More information about the program will be given to PAIG scholarship recipients after they are awarded. 

Award Amount

$2,500 each school year for a total of $10,000. ($1,250 per semester per student for eight consecutive semesters).

Requirements

Applicants must submit an application, a letter of recommendation, a personal statement and high school transcript.

Application

Application is open from January 10 to April 1. Students will need to complete the Pre-Application Questionnaire first to verify eligibility.

Apply Online

LSCPA Scholarship School Transfer Form

Regional petrochemical and other industrial companies participate in the Port Arthur Industry Group, funding this scholarship with community members confirming the recommended recipients. The Port Arthur Higher Education foundation holds the funds for the scholarship.

Eligibility

Awarded to LSCPA students pursuing a major in the areas of Industrial/Process Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Drafting Technology, Business Management, Safety, Health and Environment, Computer Programming, or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Award Amount

Students are awarded $1,500 each semester, up to $3,000 per year.

Requirements

Must attend LSCPA full time, maintain a 2.5 grade point average, be a resident of Port Arthur at the time of application

Application

Fill out the LSCPA General Scholarship Application

Eligibility

Must be a first-generation student with financial need. Scholarship is renewable until graduation while funding is available.

Award Amount

Post-high school: $4,000 per academic year for full-time students or $2,000 for part-time students. Early College High School and Dual Enrollment Students: $2,000 per academic year and $1,000 for part-time students.

Requirements

Must maintain a 2.5 grade point average.

Application

Fill out the LSCPA General Scholarship Application