About Rise

About

Scholarships are awarded to New Orleans area high school seniors who have demonstrated plans to pursue post-secondary education. This includes but is not limited to enrollment at a 2 or 4 year college or university; technical or trade programs, etc.

Mission:

To provide, and promote, access to scholarships to fund in part post-secondary education to individuals from the Greater New Orleans Area

Vision:

This foundation will work collaboratively with community partners, businesses, and other foundations to

  • Raise and secure dollars to support scholarships and activities in the name of the RISE Scholarship Foundation
  • Facilitate information sessions on the college admissions process, navigating the academic journey, FAFSA completion, education financing, and other relative events.

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