Scholarship
KOP supports the pursuit of higher education
through our scholarship program.
Scholarship Program
Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc. announces our annual scholarship program. Under the program, there are three types of annual scholarships that Illuminate the Path to Empowerment for currently enrolled students from Louisiana attending college in DC, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) and currently enrolled students from DC, Maryland or Virginia (DMV) attending college in Louisiana. Current active members of The Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc. and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply. Immediate family includes spouses, parents, siblings, and (step)children. The eligibility requirements for each scholarship varies.
FounderS' Leadership Scholarship
One (1) $3,000 scholarship is specifically focused on a student who has a strong appreciation for the culture of Louisiana. Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and a leadership role in an extracurricular activity. Special consideration will be given to those in Social Sciences.
Close the Gap Scholarship
Three (3) $1,500 scholarships are available for those enrolled in college or vocational learning (arts, culinary, music). Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and prove that they are in the last year of their degree or program.
Community Service Scholarship
Three (3) $1,000 scholarships are available for those students who volunteer more than 40 hours per semester in non-school sponsored activities. Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
Rae of Sunshine Scholarship
Program Guidelines & Priorities:
Scholarship funds will be paid in December directly to the student. Applicants are invited to apply to multiple scholarships, but individuals are only allowed to receive one.
The applications will be reviewed, and the Krewe of Pyros Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors will select recipients. Selected recipients will be required to submit proof of residence and a high-resolution photo (.PNG) required. Please submit any questions to [email protected].
Dollars given
Recipients
The Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc.
2022 Scholarship Winners

Alexis White
Lousiana State University
Founders’ Scholarship

Joshua Lewis
Xavier University & UMBC
Close the Gap Scholarship

Laila Flores
Xavier University
Close The Gap Scholarship

Nyah Breedlove
Southern University
Community Service Scholarship

Kelsey Rainey
Howard University
Community Service Scholarship

Micailah Guthrie
Tulane University
Rae of Sunshine Scholarship
The Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc.
2021 Scholarship Winners

Ayana Vicks Jason
Howard University
Close The Gap Scholarship

Daniel Davillier
Howard University

Kenneth Ellis
Howard University
Close The Gap Scholarship

Kelsey Rainey
American University
Community Service Scholarship

Donovan Thomas
Xavier University
Founder’s Leadership Scholarship
The Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc.
2020 Scholarship Winners

Ciana Williams
Dillard University

Nyah Breedlove
Southern University, Baton Rouge

Aria Townes
Dillard University

Nicole Greene
American University
Close the Gap Scholarship

Nyah Moore
Xavier University of Louisiana
Founder’s Scholarship
The Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc.
2019 Scholarship Winners

Hanna Baham
Howard University

Perrye Rollins
Howard University

Mia Augillard
Howard University
KOP Committee Chairs

