Ourso Outstanding Eight

The Ourso Outstanding Eight Awards recognize eight exceptional undergraduate students in the E. J. Ourso College of Business who excel in academics, leadership, professional development, and community service. These recipients are academic achievers who demonstrate leadership qualities, actively pursue professional growth, and give back to their communities. They represent versatility in excellence and set a high standard for future business leaders.

Honorees of the Award must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the E. J. Ourso College of Business. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have earned a minimum of 45 hours, completed a minimum of nine hours of upper-level business coursework, and demonstrate versatility and success in at least two of the following four areas:

  • Academics
  • Leadership
  • Professional development (internship, position, activity participation, etc.)
  • Community/campus service

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload a current version of your resume.
  2. Please provide a comprehensive statement (250 words) highlighting your achievements in the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business and why you should be considered for the Ourso Outstanding Eight. Please touch upon your academic excellence, leadership experiences, commitment to professional development, and community contributions. Feel free to share your vision for the future and how you see yourself positively impacting the business world and society.
  3. The Ourso Outstanding Eight winners/honorees will be publicly celebrated at an on-campus event and through a publicity campaign that will increase their visibility with employers and graduate programs. Following their selection, honorees will be contacted to schedule an on-camera interview and photoshoot.

    If selected, will you attend the April 10, 2025 event and participate in the interview and photoshoot?
  4. Authorization
    • 1. By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge the information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I have completed this form voluntarily. I give my permission to disclose this information and photo to the scholarship donor/s or their families or representatives and the committee of reviewers tasked with selecting scholarship recipients. Furthermore, I give permission to use part or all of this information for internal LSU reporting and future media releases.
    • 2. Full Name
    • 3. Date