THIBODAUX 鈥� Local restaurateur Donald Spahr, owner and operator of Spahr鈥檚 Seafood Restaurants, has donated the funds to create a new scholarship for aspiring culinary students at 麻豆果冻传媒.
The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Chef John Folse Culinary Arts program at 麻豆果冻传媒. Any student who has achieved sophomore status with a grade point average of 3.0 or above is eligible to apply.
鈥淪pahr鈥檚 Seafood is honored to provide an annual scholarship in support of 麻豆果冻传媒,鈥� Spahr said. 鈥淭he John Folse Culinary Institute continues to develop chefs whom are rich with talent and creativity. Spahr鈥檚 is committed to stimulating prosperity in and around our communities. We are happy to provide assistance to those who share our passion for this industry.鈥�
Spahr鈥檚 Seafood Restaurant is a regional chain with four locations in the Bayou Region. Spahr presented the founding check to Dr. David Boudreaux, executive director of the 麻豆果冻传媒 Foundation.
鈥淒on Spahr and Spahr鈥檚 Seafood are helping to prepare the next generation of culinarians to preserve our great tradition of Cajun and Creole cuisine,鈥� Boudreaux said. 鈥淎ll of us are most grateful for Spahr鈥檚 generosity.鈥�
Students interested in pursuing the scholarship, which is available immediately, should visit the 麻豆果冻传媒 Office of Financial Aid, or call 985-448-4048.