The Gil Dupré Graduate Student Scholarship
The Louisiana Association of Health Plans is pleased to sponsor the Gil Dupré Graduate Student Scholarship. LAHP established this scholarship as a community service to promote careers in the health insurance and health benefits industry. One or more scholarships ranging from $2,500 - $10,000 are awarded annually to Louisiana students who have demonstrated strong promise of leadership in the health benefits industry, along with significant community involvement. The scholarship is designated for students enrolled in an MBA, Health Care Administration, Health Care Management or similar graduate management program.
The award is named for LAHP's founder and long-time chief executive officer who retired in 2012 after a 41-year-career in the health benefits industry.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to apply for the LAHP Gil Dupré Graduate Student Scholarship if you meet all of the following criteria:
You are a student who is enrolled in full-time study for the upcoming term in a Louisiana graduate management program recognized by LAHP.
You have at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) and at least a 3.0 cumulative first-year graduate GPA.
You can demonstrate financial need.
You are a U.S. citizen.
You have not been a previous recipient of this scholarship.
When to Apply
Applications for the 2025 LAHP Gil Dupré Graduate Student Scholarship will be accepted through November 14, 2025. The student(s) selected to receive the scholarship will be notified on or around December 3, 2025, and the scholarship will be formally awarded at the LAHP Annual Meeting Dinner in New Orleans on the evening of December 11, 2025. The scholarship recipient is expected to appear at the Annual Meeting to receive the award. Award check will be sent to the school after January 2, 2026.
