The East Texas Alumni Chapter of the Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association has announced a $1,000 entry-level scholarship for the Louisiana Tech East Texas Alumni Chapter Scholarship.
The East Texas Chapter was established in the fall of 2019. At its first chapter meeting, the chapter set a goal to foster the growth of local universities through their time, energy, and philanthropy. East Texas Alumni Association President Wes Russell shared that enthusiasm.
“During our second annual crawfish boil in spring 2022, the topic of scholarships supported by our chapter came to the fore again,” Russell said. “The question was, 'How do we start a program?'”
In an effort to raise money through donations from Louisiana Tech friends and family, Russell approached boosters Bill and Nancy Slack with the idea of raffling off tickets to watch a Louisiana Tech football game in a private suite. I proposed. Through the raffle, the chapter was able to generate base funds to start the scholarship program.
“Our goal is to expand the current scholarship to the Louisiana Tech East Texas Alumni Chapter Fund, but will continue to support Louisiana Tech students as the program grows,” Russell said. . “We encourage all alumni and friends of Louisiana Tech University to consider contributing to this cause.”
