The scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year open!

Welcome to the LSUS scholarship management site, Academic Works! The scholarships listed are offered by the LSUS Foundation in an effort to “connect student dreams with donor passions.” If you have a question not answered in the Student User Guide, please email the Office of Scholarships at scholarships@lsus.edu.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ACADEMIC WORKS STUDENT USER GUIDE

To log into the application portal, you will first need to be admitted to the University. Please follow the instructions below to create a Blackbaud ID and sign in to the scholarship portal.

1. Select “Sign In” or “Sign Up”.
2. Click on the “Continue with Blackbaud ID” button.
3. Select “Continue with Email” to create your Blackbaud ID.

• Please use your LSUS email address to create your Blackbaud ID.
• Note that studentID@lsus.edu is not at valid email address format.
• If you do not have an LSUS email address, please create your Blackbaud ID with the email address you used on your LSUS application.

4. Create a password for your new Blackbaud ID account and confirm your first and last names.
5. Upon registration, you’ll receive a six-digit confirmation code sent to your email address. Enter this code to complete the process.
6. The next time you log in to Academic Works using your new Blackbaud ID, you will be required to utilize multifactor authentication. You can choose to use an app (such as Microsoft Authenticator) or your cell phone number.

Complete your General Application (a series of preliminary questions to outline your accomplishments).
Your application may be Submitted; however, you must check the “Status” bar on your “My Applications” dashboard to ensure that all required references are “Submitted”. If the Status bar shows your reference has not been submitted, then your file is incomplete.
Review additional scholarship opportunities when you hover your mouse cursor over the “Opportunities” tab.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Scholarships are NOT guaranteed, they are a gift. Students/families must have a financial plan to pay for college.

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