The Scholarship Office is located in Sandel Hall, first floor. For more information regarding scholarship, visit www.ulm.edu/scholarships/, call (318) 342-5321, or (800) 372-5127, or email scholarships@ulm.edu.
Information on Freshmen Academic Scholarships, including application and deadline information, is available at the web address above. All are awarded for a maximum of eight semesters, provided the student meets retention requirements (see website).
The University offers a partial tuition reduction to qualified employees or their dependents. Guidelines may be found on ULM’s website:
Your undergraduate application for admission also serves as your transfer scholarship application to ULM. Please note that in order for you to be eligible for a ULM Transfer Scholarship:
All recipients must be transferring from a regionally accredited U.S. institution and be enrolled full-time for the first time at ULM, and pursuing their first (bachelor’s) degree (if a student has earned an associate degree and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree, he/she is eligible to apply for the Transfer Scholarships).
For Scholastic Transfer Awards, the GPA and earned hours are calculated on all college-level course work (remedial course work is not included in GPA and earned hour calculations). The admission GPA and earned hours are utilized for scholarships.
To be considered for Phi Theta Kappa, applicants must submit final, official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended and membership documentation at the start of the first term.
Students admitted to the professional pharmacy program are ineligible for transfer scholarships. Students are eligible for only one transfer scholarship. Students in the RN to BSN program are not eligible for transfer scholarships. For more information visit https://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/transfer.html
Teaching and research assistantships are available to graduate students who are eligible for regular admission to a specific graduate degree program. Duties and stipends vary for the different appointments. Applications for assistantships should be directed to the administrator of the academic or administrative unit in which the assistantship is desired.
Four-year scholarships are available to high school seniors on a competitive basis. Applications, available through the Military Science Department, must be completed by November 10.
Three- and two-year on campus ROTC scholarships are available. Applications must be completed by February 20.
ROTC scholarships pay tuition and fees, books, and also provides a $300 - $500 monthly stipend.
Under Louisiana Statute R.S. 29:36.1, certain members of the Louisiana National Guard may be exempted from paying the tuition portion of fees. Contact the National Guard or the ULM Student Account Services Office for more information.
The Academic Common Market is an interstate agreement between Southern Regional Education Board states for sharing academic programs through an exchange of students across state lines. If an academic program is not offered in one of these states, a student may be able to attend the University of Louisiana at Monroe and not have to pay out-of-state fees if certain criteria are met. For further information, contact the Board of Higher Education in student’s home state or the University of Louisiana at Monroe Scholarship Office.
Any person 60 years of age or older who registers for three or fewer credit hours per semester may do so at no charge except for the application fee, technology fee, energy surcharge, and parking decal, if needed, and any course-specific fees such as laboratory fees. Credit hours enrolled by such individuals in excess of three hours will require payment of the normal charges. Continuing Education classes are not included. Contact the Scholarship Office www.ulm.edu/scholarships/
These scholarships are awarded based on academic average, talent and service to the University. Apply to the director of the Spirit or Talent Group.
This program is administered by the state for students with physical handicaps. Students should check with their high school principals, counselors, or the nearest Louisiana Rehabilitative Services Office.
The ULM Department of Athletics awards scholarships based on athletic ability, which is evaluated by Department of Athletics personnel. In addition to possessing athletic ability, a student who receives an athletic scholarship must (a) meet the academic requirements for initial and/or continuing enrollment at ULM, (b) meet NCAA requirements for receipt of initial and/or continuing athletic scholarship, and (c) enroll as a full-time student.
LOUISIANA’S TUITION OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, “TOPS”. This plan is a tuition entitlement based on academic standards. For more information call the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance at 1-800-259-5626. To apply for “TOPS”, you must annually submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
ROCKEFELLER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. This scholarship program awards scholarships to outstanding students majoring in Wildlife, Forestry and/or Marine Sciences. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA. The amount of the scholarship is $2,000 per academic year.
Information on the “TOPS” and Rockefeller Scholarships may be obtained by writing:
Scholarship/Grant Administrator
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Post Office Box 91202 • Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
If you need assistance in completing the application you should seek help from your high school guidance counselor, or the Office of Student Financial Assistance. You may contact the Scholarship Administrator by calling toll free in LA 1-800-259-5626 or (504)922-1011.
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Annie Lowe Stiles Grant Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy Scholarship
George and Ruth Smith Memorial Honors Scholarship
FRANK BUCHANAN MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Established as a memorial by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Buchanan, and family.
BILL BURROUGHS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Established as a memorial by family and friends.
ALVA S. HUFFMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Established as a memorial by the Harry M. Lemert High Twelve Club. Mr. Huffman was head of the Department of Health and Physical Education for thirty years (1940-1970).
JOHNNY HUNTSMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. Established by Monroe businessman Johnny Huntsman.
JIM MALONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Established by the University of Louisiana at Monroe Athletic Scholarship Foundation in memory of legendary coach Jim Malone (1934-1953).
CHARLES F. MARTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Established by family and friends in memory of Charlie Martin who started the athletic training program and built on it over 24 years of service.
JOHN D. PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Established by the family and friends of Dr. John D. Parker.
MELVIN R. SHOWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Established by the family and friends of Melvin R. Shows.
LENNY FANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Established by supporters and friends of Lenny Fant, former basketball coach (1957-1979). Provides scholarships for the son or daughter of a former ULM men’s basketball letterman or a player working toward his degree upon expiration of athletic eligibility.
JAMES H. RIVERS ENDOWED GOLF SCHOLARSHIP. Established by family and friends of the late James H. Rivers. Provides scholarships for student athletes on the ULM golf team.
LARRY BUTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Established by Tim McGraw in memory of Larry Butler, long-time coach, teacher and administrator at Start Junior High and High School. Provides scholarships for members of the men’s basketball team.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Presented to the top ten percent of each Military Science class based on grades earned in ROTC subjects in competition with their peers.
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA—ALPHA GAMMA AND ALPHA CHAPTERS’ AWARDS: Awarded annually to outstanding women student teachers.
ALPHA OMICRON PI AWARDS: Awarded annually—the Pledge Cup Award, Outstanding Member Award, Outstanding Pledge Award, and Outstanding Scholarship Award.
ALPHA PSI OMEGA (DRAMA) EMMA ALEXANDER AWARD: For outstanding contribution to theatre at ULM.
ALPHA PSI OMEGA (DRAMA) TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: For outstanding technical work on a dramatic production.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AWARD: Awarded annually by the ACS to the outstanding student in Analytical Chemistry.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AWARD: Awarded annually by the ACS Polymer Division to the outstanding student in organic chemistry.
AMERICAN DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS AWARD: Awarded to the Military Science IV cadet who is in the upper half of the academic class and rated in the top twenty percent of his platoon and company at Advanced Camp.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD: Awarded annually by the AIC to the outstanding graduating senior in Chemistry.
AMERICAN LEGION GOLD MEDAL: Awarded annually to the senior ROTC cadet who demonstrates academic excellence and general military excellence by showing outstanding leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship.
AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION SENIOR RECOGNITION AWARD: Awarded annually to a graduating pharmacy senior who has exhibited outstanding work in the Academy of Students of Pharmacy chapter.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD: Awarded annually to a pharmacy student who has interest and leadership in institutional pharmacy practice.
AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II, KOREA AND VIETNAM MEDAL: Awarded annually to the Advanced Course cadet who has demonstrated superior patriotism and is in good standing in ROTC and academic subjects.
ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS MEDAL: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior ROTC cadet who is majoring in math, chemistry, physics or technical photography, who has demonstrated superior leadership and academic achievements.
ARMY SUPERIOR CADET MEDAL: Awarded annually to the most outstanding cadet in each Military Science class. The cadet must be in the upper one-fourth of the class both academically and in Military Science, and have demonstrated exemplary leadership and achievement.
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDAL: Awarded annually to the third year cadet who is in the top ten percent of the Military Science class and top twenty-five percent of the academic class, and who has contributed most to advancing the standing of ROTC at the University.
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY MILITARY HISTORY AWARD: Awarded annually to the cadet who has demonstrated excellence in the study of military history.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL COMMUNICATION: Awarded annually by the Facts and Comparisons Publishing Corporation to a graduating pharmacy senior who has exhibited a level of excellence in clinical pharmacy, particularly as this pertains to patient contact and communications.
BANCROFT BOWL: The Bancroft Silver Bowl, donated by T.O. Bancroft, is awarded to the outstanding company in the ROTC Cadet Corps. The name of the winning company and the company commander will be engraved on the bowl.
BARKDULL FAULK POST, AMERICAN LEGION MEDAL: Awarded annually to the fourth-year cadet who is in the top 25% of the class in Military Science and academic grades and has demonstrated general military excellence.
BARKSDALE CHAPTER NATIONAL SOJOURNERS MEDAL: Awarded annually to the second or third year cadet who has demonstrated outstanding patriotism and is in the upper 25% of the academic class.
HARRY M. BELL ACCOUNTING AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding junior or non-graduating senior in accounting.
DR. WILLIAM L. BENDEL MEMORIAL TROPHY: Awarded annually to the outstanding pre-medical student.
BETA GAMMA SIGMA AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding Master of Business Administration graduate in Beta Gamma Sigma.
BETA GAMMA SIGMA AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding graduating senior in Beta Gamma Sigma.
BETA GAMMA SIGMA AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding junior in Beta Gamma Sigma.
BETA SIGMA BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding biology major.
OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY SENIOR AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior majoring in Biology.
GOUL S. BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD: The “Flying Farmer Award” is presented annually to the Agriculture senior with the highest scholastic achievement.
DERWOOD CANN MEDAL: Awarded annually to the fourth-year Military Science cadet with the best overall ROTC Advanced Camp performance.
CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AWARD: Awarded annually to the fourth-year military science cadet demonstrating the greatest overall improvements in academic studies and leadership.
CHEMICAL RUBBER COMPANY FRESHMAN CHEMISTRY AWARD: Awarded annually by CRC to the outstanding freshman chemistry student.
CHOIR SERVICE AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding graduating choir member.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEAN’S AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the College of Business and Social Sciences based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and extracurricular activities.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the College of Business and Social Sciences based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and extracurricular activities.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HONOR AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the College of Business and Social Sciences based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and extracurricular activities.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS: Awarded to one or more education majors with 3.0 overall GPA and evidence of financial need.
COLONIAL DAMES OF THE 17TH CENTURY AWARD: Awarded to the cadet who has good grades in Military Science and academic subjects, and who has demonstrated patriotism by enthusiastic participation in the ROTC program.
OUTSTANDING COLOR GUARD AWARD: Presented to the Military Science cadet demonstrating the highest degree of motivation and proficiency in Color Guard activities throughout the school year.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INNOVATIVE CLINICAL TECHNIQUES AWARD: The recipient(s) must be a student(s) who has at least a 3.0 GPA and has completed at least one section of CODI 576. The innovative technique must deal with assessment or remediation, must be original, and must have been judged as “clinically useful” by at least 50% of the faculty. The student must submit the technique to the faculty.
SENIOR COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior computer science major.
FRESHMAN COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding freshman in computer science.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior majoring in Computer Information Systems.
OUTSTANDING CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR: Awarded annually to the outstanding Criminal Justice major.
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEDAL: Awarded annually to the fourth year cadet who is in the top 25% of the class in ROTC and academic grades, and who has demonstrated outstanding character, discipline, leadership, and patriotism.
DAUGHTERS OF FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS OF AMERICA MEDAL: Awarded annually to the first- or second-year cadet who has excelled in the Military Science class and has demonstrated high patriotism and leadership.
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA (ALPHA NU CHAPTER): Frances Baldwin Recruitment Grant: Awarded to an outstanding senior teacher education major who will be student teaching during the current academic year.
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA (ETA CHAPTER): Recruitment Grant: Awarded to an outstanding senior teacher education student.
DELTA OMICRON AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding member.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN DENTAL HYGIENE AWARD: Awarded annually by the Louisiana Dental Hygienists’ Association to the outstanding senior majoring in Dental Hygiene.
DENTAL HYGIENE CLINICAL AWARD: Awarded annually by the Northeast Louisiana Dental Hygienists’ Association to the student who in the opinion of the faculty has performed at an outstanding level in all aspects of clinical practice.
DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Awarded annually to the graduating senior who has the highest average in the class.
ARK-LA-MISS DENTAL SPECIALTY CENTER AWARD: This award goes to the dental hygiene student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the basic science of Head and Neck Anatomy and the clinical science of General and Oral Pathology. The student must also demonstrate the character and personal integrity most desirable in the profession of Dental Hygiene.
DISTINGUISHED MILITARY STUDENT: Presented annually to the top twenty-five percent of the ROTC senior class for academic and leadership achievements.
DRAMA/THEATRE AWARDS: Awarded annually by the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre to outstanding student actors and actresses in the categories of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.
ECONOMICS AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding student in Economics.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AWARDS: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior student majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences.
OUTSTANDING FORENSIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Awarded to the team member who contributed most to the Forensics program as determined by the Director of Forensics.
SENIOR ENGLISH AWARD: Awarded to an outstanding senior majoring in English.
ROBERT EWING, JR., JOURNALISM AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding journalism student.
FACULTY SCHOLASTIC RECOGNITION AWARD (PHARMACY): A rotating plaque award presented to the organization (Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi, or Phi Delta Chi) with the highest grade average for the Spring and Fall semesters.
FINANCE—COMMERCIAL BANKING AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding student majoring in Finance—Commercial Banking.
FINE ARTS CLUB AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding student in one of the fine arts.
MOST IMPROVED COLORGUARD AWARD: Awarded to the ROTC cadet who is the most improved and has excelled in drill proficiency.
GENERAL BUSINESS AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding student majoring in General Business.
ERIS J. GINN AWARD IN SOCIAL WORK: Awarded to an outstanding student entering practicum.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT IN ENGLISH: Awarded to an outstanding Graduate Student majoring in English.
H.B. “Hank” HARGROVE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN AVIATION STUDIES: Established by the Southern Airway Pilot’s Association. Awarded annually to the graduating senior in Aviation with the highest academic standing.
HISTORY OF PHARMACY AWARD: Awarded annually by the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy to a graduating pharmacy senior who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in the area of pharmaco-historical study.
RODNEY J. HOBBS POST VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MEDAL: Awarded annually to the cadet who has good grades and has demonstrated outstanding achievement in Military Science subjects and activities.
ROBERT L. HOLT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHEMISTRY: Presented to a chemistry major (sophomore, junior or senior) who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance. Selection by the Chemistry Faculty is partially based on financial need.
ALVA S. HUFFMAN AWARDS: Awarded annually to the outstanding male and female senior majoring in Health and Physical Education.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding student majoring in Insurance and Real Estate.
PRESTON JUVENAL AWARD: Awarded annually by the Athletic Committee to a freshman athlete who has demonstrated excellence in three areas: scholarship, character, and leadership.
KAPPA EPSILON AWARDS: (1) Outstanding Member Award presented to the graduating senior of Kappa Epsilon voted the most outstanding, most active, by the Fraternity. (2) Outstanding Pledge Award.
KAPPA KAPPA IOTA AWARD: Awarded to an outstanding senior teacher education major.
KAPPA TAU ALPHA OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR: Recognizes the senior with the superior academic achievement in the Mass Communications major.
FRANCIS S. KELSO OUTSTANDING SENIOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AWARD: An annual award based on scholarship, participation, dedication to the profession, and promise of professional growth.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AWARD: Presented to the cadet in the Military Science III class who has shown outstanding examples of high moral character, ability to perform in a leadership role, and a desire to serve his country.
ALBERT P. LAUVE MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded annually to a graduating pharmacy senior who has demonstrated good moral character and exceptional performance in both hospital related courses and the hospital environment.
LEMMON AWARD: Awarded annually to a graduating senior in pharmacy with outstanding qualities of leadership and interest in pharmacy.
LILLY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Awarded annually to the graduating pharmacy senior having the highest scholastic average in the professional curriculum.
LEAH LOMBARD AWARD: Awarded annually to a fourth year woman in the School of Pharmacy.
LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD SMP AWARD: Awarded to the most outstanding Military Science IV cadet who is a member of the Louisiana Army National Guard.
DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate in Radiologic Technology.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN MANAGEMENT: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior majoring in Management.
MARCUS B. MAPP AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING: Awarded each semester to an outstanding Geosciences Graduate Assistant for his or her teaching performance.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN MARKETING: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior majoring in Marketing.
GEORGE C. MARSHALL ROTC AWARD: Awarded to the most outstanding Military Science IV cadet in each ROTC unit.
BEVERLY JEAN MARVIN MEMORIAL ART AWARD: Awarded each semester to outstanding students majoring in any area of the visual arts. Number of recipients varies, depending on the funds available.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING MBA GRADUATE AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding student in each graduating class of the Master of Business Administration program in the College of Business and Social Sciences.
FRESHMAN MATHEMATICS AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding student in mathematics.
SENIOR MATHEMATICS AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding senior mathematics major.
McKESSON AWARD: Awarded annually to the outgoing president of the local chapter of the Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP).
MCNEIL DEAN’S AWARD: Awarded annually to the graduating senior with outstanding achievement in Pharmacy Administration.
MERCK, SHARP AND DOHME AWARDS: Three annual awards presented to the first professional year pharmacy student with the highest entering grade point average and the two graduating pharmacy seniors with outstanding achievement in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutics, respectively.
MILAN PHARMACEUTICALS EXCELLENCE IN PHARMACY AWARD: Awarded annually to a student demonstrating high professional motivation.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART AWARD: Presented annually to the junior ROTC cadet who clearly demonstrates outstanding leadership and actively participates in ROTC activities.
THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD: Awarded annually to the ROTC cadet who has shown the most improvement in military and scholastic studies during the school year.
MONROE CITY CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AWARD: Two awards for excellent prospective teachers who are or will be student teaching in Monroe City Schools (Fall student and Spring student teacher selected.)
MONROE CITY PANHELLENIC AWARD: Awarded annually to the most outstanding sorority woman.
JOHN SINGLETON MOSBY AWARD: Awarded to the Bayou Raider who has demonstrated the highest degree of motivation and proficiency in Raider activities throughout the school year.
MOST PROMISING GRADUATE CLINICIAN AWARD: Awarded to first year graduate clinician with outstanding clinical performance. Recipient cannot have been enrolled in clinic as an undergraduate student. The recipient must hold local and national NSSLHA membership.
MUSIC EDUCATOR’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding student teacher of music.
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS MEDAL: Provided annually to a sophomore or junior ROTC cadet who achieved academic excellence and who demonstrated and encouraged the ideas of Americanism in deed and conduct to the Corps of Cadets and on campus.
NATIONAL STUDENT SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION GRADUATE AWARD: Recognizes a full time graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who demonstrates outstanding involvement in professional or related activities. Must hold local and national NSSLHA membership.
NATIONAL STUDENT SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Recognizes a student in Speech-Language Pathology demonstrating outstanding classroom and clinical abilities and contributing leadership and service to NSSLHA. Must hold local and national NSSLHA membership.
NEWS-STAR JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Annually honors an outstanding senior for achievements in the areas of reporting, editing, and journalistic professionalism.
NURSING FACULTY AWARD: Awarded to the outstanding student in each graduating class based on scholarship, leadership, and qualities of professionalism.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLINICAL AWARD: Awarded annually to the OTA student who has performed at an outstanding level in all aspects of clinical practice.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Awarded annually to the OTA student with the highest grade point average.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding OTA student.
OFFICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding student completing the Office Information Systems Associate of Science program.
PFIZER PHARMACEUTICALS COMMUNITY PHARMACY AWARD: Awarded annually to a graduating senior pharmacy student for excellence in the area of community pharmacy practice.
PHARMACOLOGY AWARD: Awarded annually to a senior pharmacy student who has shown outstanding performance in Pharmacology.
PHARMACY RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Awarded annually to a graduate student for research achievement in the College of Health Sciences. Awards are presented to one or more students in each Division of the College of Health Sciences.
PHI ALPHA THETA AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate and graduate member of the Epsilon-Tau Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, national honor society in history.
PHI BETA MU BAND AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior bandsman.
PHI DELTA CHI AWARDS: Two achievement awards are presented during the spring semester. One award goes to the member with the highest quality point average. The second award goes to the member with the most improved quality point average.
PI SIGMA EPSILON CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Awarded annually to the outstanding member of Pi Sigma Epsilon.
PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Awarded annually by direction of the President of ULM to the cadet in each Military Science class with the highest overall academic average during the previous school semesters.
PREVENTIVE DENTAL HYGIENE AWARD: Awarded annually by Proctor and Gamble to the senior student who has made outstanding contributions in the areas of Community and Preventive Dentistry.
PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE AWARD: Awarded to the cadet in each Military Science class who has demonstrated outstanding military leadership and is in the upper one-third of the Military Science class.
RECONDO BADGE: Presented to ROTC cadets who have successfully completed all phases of training at Advanced Camp, Fort Riley, Kansas, and have scored above the camp average in physical training, marksmanship, and land navigation.
RESERVE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION MEDAL: Awarded annually to the second, third, and fourth year cadet who ranks in the top 10% of his ROTC class and has demonstrated outstanding leadership.
RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MEDAL: Awarded annually to a junior ROTC cadet who shows exceptional potential for military leadership.
RHO CHI UNDERGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Certificates of Achievement issued to pre-pharmacy students with at least a 3.0 grade average.
ROCHE PHARMACY COMMUNICATIONS AWARD: Awarded annually to the graduating senior pharmacy student who has demonstrated effective communication with patients, commitment to the profession, interest in patient care, and a congenial and compassionate attitude toward the needs of the patients.
ROTC “SPIRIT” AWARD: Savings bond, provided by an anonymous donor, awarded to the outstanding cadet in each Military Science class who has demonstrated outstanding patriotism, enthusiasm, and initiative in participation of ROTC activities.
SCABBARD AND BLADE AWARD: Awarded to the Scabbard and Blade member who has achieved and maintained the most exemplary standards of performance.
SIGMA LAMBDA CHI AWARD: Awarded each semester to the outstanding Construction graduate.
SIGMA LAMBDA CHI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Awarded each semester to the graduating senior in the School of Construction with the highest grade-point average.
SIGMA PHI ALPHA DENTAL HYGIENE AWARD: An annual award presented to two graduating seniors who rank in the upper twenty percent of their class, rank highest in character and exhibit qualities for future growth and attainment.
SIGMA PI SIGMA PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior physics student as judged by the Physics Department faculty.
LEWIS C. SLATER AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding chemistry student for scholarship and service to the department.
SMITH, KLINE, AND BEECHAM CLINICAL PHARMACY AWARD: Awarded annually to the graduating pharmacy senior who has demonstrated a combination of scholastic achievement and professional excellence in the clinical setting.
OUTSTANDING SOCIAL WORK MAJOR: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior Social Work major.
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Awarded annually to a Social Work major with junior standing who has demonstrated commitment to the social work profession.
SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AWARD: Awarded annually to the outstanding accounting senior by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.
SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812: Presented annually to a sophomore cadet who demonstrates academic excellence and high moral character.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN SOCIAL WORK: Presented to the Social Work major with senior standing who has excelled in academics and/or extra curricular activities.
OUTSTANDING SOCIOLOGY MAJOR: Awarded annually to the outstanding senior Sociology major.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MEDAL: Awarded to the first-year ROTC cadet who has distinguished himself by his leadership and is in the upper 10% of his Military Science class in ROTC and academic standing.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT IN COMMUNICATION: Awarded annually to a student who exemplifies commitment to scholarship and development of critical thinking skills. Recipient must possess an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AWARD: Presented to the undergraduate who has demonstrated outstanding service while displaying an attitude of cooperativeness and responsibility. The recipient must hold local and national NSSLHA membership.
GRADUATE CLINICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: The recipient must be a full-time student for one of the four semesters of the academic year in which the award is given with an overall graduate GPA of 3.3 or higher, have completed one semester of graduate level clinic, and exemplify involvement in professional and related activities. The recipient must hold local and national NSSLHA membership.
GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: Presented to a full-time student enrolled for one of the two semesters of the academic year in which the award is given. The student must have a graduate GPA of 3.3 or higher, and have demonstrated superior effort in the area of research as judged by 80% of the departmental faculty.
LADY STAHL MEMORIAL AWARD: Recognizes the most outstanding contributions to student publications.
STUDENT COUNCIL AWARDS: Awarded annually to the best all-around graduates, man and woman.
TARR AWARD: Awarded annually by Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Earth Sciences honorary, to an outstanding senior in Geosciences.
TELEVISION/FILM PRODUCTION AWARDS: Awarded for meritorious contributions in television and film production.
TOXICOLOGY AWARD: Presented to the toxicology senior having the highest grade point average in professional toxicology courses.
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE AWARD: Awarded annually to an advanced cadet who has shown the most improvement in military leadership, dependability, and adherence to military discipline since the previous semester.
UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP CUP: Awarded annually to the fraternity with the highest scholarship.
UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP CUP: Awarded annually to the sorority with the highest scholarship.
UNOCAL TOXICOLOGY FELLOWSHIP: Awarded annually to an upper division toxicology major showing exceptional commitment to Toxicology.
UPJOHN PHARMACY RESEARCH AWARD: Awarded annually to a graduating pharmacy student or senior graduate student in the College of Health Sciences for excellence in research.
GEORGE T. WALKER AWARD: Awarded annually by the Athletic Committee to a senior athlete who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, character, and leadership.
WALL STREET JOURNAL AWARD: Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the College of Business and Social Sciences based upon scholarship, leadership, character, and extracurricular activities.
LILLIAN HERRON WILLIAMSON AWARD: Awarded to an outstanding library science student who is interested in librarianship as a profession.
Y’S MENS’ ASSOCIATION OF MONROE AWARD: Annual award to the third-year ROTC cadet who has achieved the highest score on the Physical Fitness Test.
Other awards are made for excellence in athletics, intramural sports, history, and writing. Special recognition is given by the Mortar Board Tapping Ceremony to outstanding young students in scholarship, leadership, and service. Several professional awards are given annually by the School of Pharmacy.