2023 LRA Scholars
The 2023 LRAEF Scholar applications are now open!
Applications closed February 3, 2023. Email Here for additional Information
Click Here for 2023 Scholarship Guidelines
Click Here for the 2023 EF Scholarship letter of Rec
Applications closed February 3, 2023. Email Here for additional Information
Click Here for 2023 Scholarship Guidelines
Click Here for the 2023 EF Scholarship letter of Rec
About LRAEF Scholars
Since its inception in 2009, the LRA Education Foundation has awarded over $650,000 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.
The 2022 LRAEF Scholars:
2022 LRAEF Jim Funk Scholar: Carmella BoscoAs the 2022 LRAEF Jim Funk Scholar, the most prestigious award, Carmella Bosco is a third-year scholar and a junior attending Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute. Bosco attended Lakeshore High School and received her ProStart Certificate of Achievement in 2020, and has worked at Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant and her father’s restaurant – Bosco’s Italian Café in Mandeville.
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2022 Louisiana Seafood Scholar: Pierce ZiebarthPierce Ziebarth was named the 2022 Louisiana Seafood Scholar. Ziebarth is attending the Louisiana Culinary Institute. Pierce discovered his love of cooking through his Italian grandmother. She instilled in him a love and passion for creating meals for people to enjoy. Pierce is currently in the final stages of Louisiana Culinary Institute’s baking and pastry program and will complete the “savory” curriculum next.
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Morgan Bouquet, graduate of Lakeshore High School (ProStart); attending Nicholls State University – John Folse Culinary Institute; Third-year recipient
Rachel Cannata, attended Benjamin Franklin High School; attending Cornell University
Christina Chauffe, attended Lafayette High School; attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Julian Faust-McKinney, attended Caddo Parish Magnet High School (ProStart); attending Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Zoe Foster, attended Franklin Parish High School; attending Nicholls State University; Second-year recipient
Sarah Gassenberger, attended Academy of Our Lady (ProStart); University of Holy Cross; Second-year recipient
Isabelle Giangrosso, attended Ursuline Academy; attending University of Holy Cross
Rebecca Gilson, attended Fontainebleau High School (ProStart); attending Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute; Second-year recipient
Kayla Gremillion, attended Northshore High School (ProStart); attending Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute
Jeremy McElveen, attending University of Holy Cross; Second-year recipient
Alayna Moore, attended Buckeye High School; attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Emery Prokasy, attended Mandeville High School; attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Nishanth Sathyanarayan, attending Delgado Community College
Emma Sedgebeer, attended Fontainebleau High School (ProStart); Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute; Second-year recipient
De'ante Skidmore, attended East St. John High School (ProStart); attending Louisiana Culinary Institute
Rachel Cannata, attended Benjamin Franklin High School; attending Cornell University
Christina Chauffe, attended Lafayette High School; attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Julian Faust-McKinney, attended Caddo Parish Magnet High School (ProStart); attending Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Zoe Foster, attended Franklin Parish High School; attending Nicholls State University; Second-year recipient
Sarah Gassenberger, attended Academy of Our Lady (ProStart); University of Holy Cross; Second-year recipient
Isabelle Giangrosso, attended Ursuline Academy; attending University of Holy Cross
Rebecca Gilson, attended Fontainebleau High School (ProStart); attending Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute; Second-year recipient
Kayla Gremillion, attended Northshore High School (ProStart); attending Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute
Jeremy McElveen, attending University of Holy Cross; Second-year recipient
Alayna Moore, attended Buckeye High School; attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Emery Prokasy, attended Mandeville High School; attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Nishanth Sathyanarayan, attending Delgado Community College
Emma Sedgebeer, attended Fontainebleau High School (ProStart); Nicholls State University John Folse Culinary Institute; Second-year recipient
De'ante Skidmore, attended East St. John High School (ProStart); attending Louisiana Culinary Institute
Questions? Contact Mistica Maples-Adams, Program Manager (504) 636-6573