[Greater New Orleans Foundation](https://www.gnof.org)

May 12, 2026

Amount not specified; renewable annually; typically for one or more recipients.

Supports female students from Greater New Orleans high schools pursuing undergraduate study at a college or university.

--- ## Description The Dorothy Bratsas Scholarship, established through the generosity of the late Dr. Dorothy Bratsas, aims to empower and assist female students from the Greater New Orleans region as they pursue higher education. The scholarship is designed for those who have attended high school in Orleans Parish, Metairie, or Kenner and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. The program is managed by Scholarship America and is part of the Greater New Orleans Foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities and supporting the academic advancement of women in the region. --- ## Due Dates - May 12, 2026: Full application deadline for the Dorothy Bratsas Scholarship --- ## Funding Amount - The specific award amount is not listed on the program page. - Awards are typically granted on an annual basis and may be renewable. - The number of recipients selected each year is not specified. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Identify as female. - Be a high school senior, high school graduate, or current undergraduate. - Have attended high school in Orleans Parish, Metairie, or Kenner (Greater New Orleans region). - Plan to enroll full-time in undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). - There are no restrictions based on race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin. - Open to all intended college majors. --- ## Application Process - Applications are managed by Scholarship America. - The application period opens on April 7, 2026 and closes on May 12, 2026. - Required materials typically include academic transcripts, proof of high school attendance in the eligible regions, and other documentation as specified by Scholarship America. - All application materials and inquiries should be submitted via the [Scholarship America application portal](https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/dorothybratsas/). --- ## Additional Information - Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin. - The scholarship is open to students pursuing any field of study. - For updates and more details, visit the program page or contact Scholarship America. --- ## External Links - [Dorothy Bratsas Scholarship Program Page](https://www.gnof.org/program/dorothy-bratsas-scholarship/) - [Greater New Orleans Foundation Scholarships Overview](https://www.gnof.org/nonprofits/grants/scholarships/) - [Scholarship America Application Portal](https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/dorothybratsas/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Online Contact Form | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Scholarship America | [dorothybratsas@scholarshipamerica.org](mailto:dorothybratsas@scholarshipamerica.org) | | | | Greater New Orleans Foundation | [Contact Form](https://www.gnof.org/contact-us/) | 504-598-4663 | [https://www.gnof.org/contact-us/](https://www.gnof.org/contact-us/) |

Dorothy Bratsas Scholarship

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