Crawford, Arlene and Myer Bishop Scholarship Fund
The Crawford, Arlene and Myer Bishop Scholarship Fund supports Ascension Parish seniors pursuing any field of post-secondary education, honoring the Bishops’ commitment to youth, education, and community enrichment.
Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 annually; one award to a graduating senior from Ascension Parish
Summary: Supports graduating seniors from Ascension Parish pursuing post-secondary education, honoring the Bishops’ legacy of education and youth support.
Description
The Crawford, Arlene and Myer Bishop Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Crawford, Arlene, and Myer Bishop, who were passionate about education, youth, and the enrichment of community life. This annual scholarship provides $1,000 to a graduating senior from Ascension Parish, Louisiana, to support their educational pursuits in any field, reflecting the Bishops’ broad interests from agriculture to the arts. The fund aims to continue their positive impact by assisting local students in their transition to higher education.
