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.

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).

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.

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