Ronnie Edwards Scholarship

Ronnie Edwards Scholarship

Funder: Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC)

Award Amount: $1,000

Geographic Scope: Greater Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana

Background: Established in 2017, this scholarship honors the memory and legacy of Ronnie Edwards, who founded UREC in 1992. Edwards pioneered UREC's youth development initiatives and championed education while advancing the organization's mission of "Building Today's Communities for Tomorrow." She also served North Baton Rouge in areas such as community development, state and local government, and business.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the Class of 2026
• Applicant must be accepted into a two or four-year college or university with plans to begin in Fall 2026
• AND one of the following:
- Participated in UREC's youth development programs (Pre-Law, Entrepreneurship, ACT Prep, CNA, or Technology institutes) - OR is a graduating senior from Glen Oaks High School (Class of 2026)

Focus Areas

• Youth development
• College readiness
• Career exploration

Contact Information

UREC Main Office

Address: 7732 Goodwood Blvd., Ste. 204, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Phone: 225.356.8871

Fax: 225.357.8732

Email: info@urecbr.com

Website: www.urecbr.com