About LRAEF Scholars
Since its inception in 2009, the LRA Education Foundation has awarded over $750,000 through its Scholarship Fund. To further educate ProStart® students, culinary/hospitality students, industry employees and educators, this financial support has created an annual class of LRAEF Scholars. These Scholars have chosen the culinary and/or hospitality fields as a career choice or wish to continue to work in the industry. With this financial support, Scholars have access to post- secondary education in the culinary and/or hospitality fields or special certificate programs for educators or industry professionals. The scholarships are awarded for one time financial assistance.
The LRAEF awards three types of scholarships each year. Preference is given to those students who hold the ProStart Certificate of Achievement. The LRAEF Scholar title is given to those who are pursuing a degree in culinary arts or hospitality. In addition, the LRAEF, in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, will award its annual Louisiana Seafood Scholarship. One individual will be awarded the LRAEF's most prestigious award, the Jim Funk Scholarship, which is named for the former LRA President & CEO who guided the creation of the LRAEF during his 30 years with the organization.
The LRAEF awards three types of scholarships each year. Preference is given to those students who hold the ProStart Certificate of Achievement. The LRAEF Scholar title is given to those who are pursuing a degree in culinary arts or hospitality. In addition, the LRAEF, in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, will award its annual Louisiana Seafood Scholarship. One individual will be awarded the LRAEF's most prestigious award, the Jim Funk Scholarship, which is named for the former LRA President & CEO who guided the creation of the LRAEF during his 30 years with the organization.
2024 LRAEF Class of Scholars:
The LRAEF Board of Directors, through its Scholarship Fund, awarded $60,000 in scholarships to 17 students during the March 6 event, Serving the Future - Celebrating Careers in Hospitality presented by Ecolab.
This year marks the introduction of the Raising Cane's Scholarships, valued at $5,000 each. The 2024 Raising Cane's Scholars are:
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Questions? Contact Mistica Maples-Adams, Program Manager (504) 636-6573