Scholarships
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.
The Scholarship Process
- Apply Online via LSCPA Scholarship Manager
- Check Scholarship Manager for awards
- Accept or Decline the Terms and Conditions of the award
- Write and submit Thank You letter to donor
- Attend Scholarship Orientation in July and Scholarship Banquet in October
Contact
Keli Lee
Academic Adv/Scholarship Coordinator
Student Center, Office 310
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.