History
On September 21, 1959, SUNO opened its doors on a 17-acre site located in historic Pontchartrain Park, a subdivision of primarily African American single-family residents in eastern New Orleans.
Education
Established as an open community of learners, classes began with 158 freshmen, one building and a motivated faculty of 15. The University offered 10 courses in four academic disciplines: Humanities, Science, Social Science and Commerce.
Career
The Office of Career Counseling and Placement provides information for individuals seeking help with career decisions.
The office provides individual counseling sessions and referrals to SUNO students, faculty, staff, and alumni. In addition, the office sponsors activities, programs, and workshops for people seeking career advancement opportunities.
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3200 USD
Deadline
Not specified
United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Dec 2024
Shapers of Society Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
45000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Bashford International Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
07 Apr 2025
Champions of Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Feb 2025
Empowering Families Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Dec 2024
Aspiring Professionals Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers P.C. Essay Contest $500 Scholarship - 2024
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Boland Injury Lawyers
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
New Jersey Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
09 Dec 2024
Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
24000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
Merit-based Need-based
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Student services
The Office of Student Affairs develops programs and services that foster a sense of community, ensure a respectful and inclusive environment and enrich the overall student experience.
Housing services
- A comfortable, furnished room with a bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe/closet.
Library services
The Library participates in the Louisiana Library Network Consortium (LOUIS). LOUIS is a cooperative lending program between the public university libraries in the state of Louisiana.
ICT services
- The Technology component of Southern University consists of three departments: E-Learning, Information Technology Center (ITC) and Satellite Telecommunications.
- Services include voice, data, telecommunications, e-mail, Banner, computer labs, Moodle and Web services to name a few.
- Free access to wireless and/or hard-wired internet service.
- FreeCox cable television.
Campus life
- Park Campus
- Lake Campus
- Student Housing Complex
- Free laundry machines in every residential apartment
- Free Campus Shuttle service to connect you with local communities, shopping, and entertainment.
- Close proximity to classrooms, library, Student Recreation, and Fitness Center, and dining pods located throughout campus.
Sports facilities
- This facility serves as the home court for SUNO Basketball and Volleyball. The size of the facility invites an atmosphere ideal for fun, energetic basketball as well as other court-based sports.
- Basketball arena
- Tennis courts
Student clubs
- Phi Beta Lambda
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- psi Chi the International Honor Society in
- Psychology
- Psychology Club
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Gamma Upsilon)
- Student Advocacy Committee (SAC)
- Students for Prevention & Education of SUBA
- (SPESA)
- Students of Social Work Association - BSW
- Students of Social Work (SOS) Association - MSW
Southern University at New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor, and Masters degrees.