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Scholars

Son of a Saint Scholars transforms Louisiana state tax liability dollars into life-changing educational opportunities. Through this program, qualifying students receive scholarships to attend tuition-based private and parochial schools—opening doors that would otherwise remain closed.

Since 2019, Son of a Saint Scholars has awarded over $3.4 million in scholarships to students across Louisiana. That’s more than 700 scholarships.

Turning Tax Dollars into Tuition

Applications for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year closed on April 30, 2025

Today, we also accept applications from students outside of Son of a Saint, including girls throughout our region. In partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, we’re creating access to quality education and brighter futures, one scholarship at a time.

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Parents

Tuition Scholarship Support

Son of a Saint Scholars is a School Tuition Organization (STO), selected by the Louisiana Department of Education to help facilitate the state’s Tuition Donation Credit (TDC) Program. The goal of Son of a Saint Scholars is to help Louisiana families find the right school for every child through qualified tuition scholarship support.

Download the featured Son of a Saint Scholars PDFs to learn more valuable information and to see a full list of schools partnering with the program for the 2025-2026 academic year.

  • A scholarship is never guaranteed, even if qualifications are met.

  • Tuition amounts are subject to change each academic year.

  • If a student receives a TDC award from more than one STO, the amount cannot exceed 80% MFP (or 90% for high school students).

SCHOLARS GUIDE
PARTNER SCHOOLS
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Contributors

Opportunity Through Education

The Son of a Saint Scholars Program is an approved School Tuition Organization (STO) participating in the Louisiana Tuition Donation Tax Credit (TDC). The program offers a state income tax credit to individual taxpayers or corporations that designate their state tax liability dollars to certified STOs. Our program automatically allocates 100% of each taxpayer’s designations to fund qualifying student scholarships.

CONTRIBUTOR GUIDE

Questions?

If you have questions about applying to the Scholars Program or would like to support it, we’re here to help. Please reach out to our team and we’ll connect you with the right resources.

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