The Krewe of Freret flourishes thanks in major part to the significant contributions of women in various leadership roles within the organization. Consequently, it makes sense to support the ongoing advancement of women’s leadership in New Orleans.

This scholarship, “Fayard Freret Women’s Leadership Award“, is named in honor of the Krewe of Freret President, Kacie Fayard. Kacie developed her leadership skills at Loyola University New Orleans and subsequently played a pivotal role in leading and growing the organization.

The scholarship is open to all residents in the State of Louisiana who are high school seniors or graduating community/technical college students and that hold a leadership position within their school/work/community. The scholarship check will be made payable to the higher education institution to be attended. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000. The scholarship check will be mailed directly to the institution.

Please read the following carefully:

• DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Friday May 1, 2026.
• Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.
• Scholarship winner will be notified via email no later than Friday May 15, 2026.
• Scholarship winner is eligible for a lunch in New Orleans with Kacie, current President of Krewe of Freret.
• Scholarship check in the amount of $1000 will be made payable to the higher education institution to be attended and the check will be mailed directly to the institution.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a resident in the State of Louisiana.
• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or graduating community/technical college student in the year of the award.
• Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Applicant must hold a leadership role/position within their school/work/or community to be eligible.
• Applicant must be actively involved in school and community activities.
• Applicant must demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities supporting women.

More information and the application can be found HERE