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The purpose of the LRAEF Scholars program is to provide funds to advance the continuing post-secondary and graduate education of qualified individuals pursuing a career in the culinary and/or hospitality industry.  Scholarship awards are merit-based and may vary based on available funds. The LRAEF reserves the right to make exceptions based on any applicant's unique circumstances. Payments will be made...

ELIGIBILITYAll candidates must be high school graduating students who have maintained at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and who will attend a Louisiana university, community college, or technical school.Note: If awarded, student must be full-time and maintain twelve (12) hours or more and at least a 3.0 GPA per semester to retain the scholarship.ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe following information is...

The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 756 scholarships to well-deserving students. These hard-working and outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech,...

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.Since 1990, Zonta has given 1,165 awards, totaling US$1,858,750 to 993 young women from 60 countries.The program operates...

Open Date: January 5, 2026Close Date: March 27, 2026This scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American...

Growing up in poverty as one of 10 children raised by non-English speaking parents, Glenn Armentor’s trajectory seemed destined for a life within courtroom confines rather than behind the attorney’s desk. However, guided by the kindness of strangers and their unwavering support, Glenn’s journey took a transformative turn.To honor this legacy of generosity, he established the Glenn Armentor ‘Pay-it-Forward’ Scholarship...