LRAEF Scholars Program

LRAEF's annual Scholars Class includes the Raising Cane's Scholars award, four $5,000 scholarships for Louisiana students showing strong commitment to a restaurant, foodservice, tourism, or hospitality career. Holders of a ProStart Certificate of Achievement receive priority consideration. The 2026 Scholars Class awarded $60,000 total to 17 students.

Eligibility

Fields of studyRestaurant Management · Foodservice · Tourism · Hospitality

DemographicsLouisiana residents only; ProStart Certificate of Achievement holders are prioritized. Open to high school seniors and college students.

Applying

Four Raising Cane's Scholars awards of $5,000 each are the top tier of a broader Scholars Class that distributed $60,000 total to 17 students in 2026.