Richard Guidry (1949-2008) was a native French speaker from Vermilion Parish, a co-editor of the Dictionary of Louisiana French, and an ardent supporter of Louisiana’s heritage languages.  The Richard Guidry Cajun & Creole Language Fund, created in his honor, supports projects that promote these languages in our state.



Scholarship Guide 2024
Link to application forms 

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