Who are we
The Louisiana Engineering Society (LES) is the statewide professional organization that represents licensed engineers across all engineering disciplines in Louisiana. It has existed since 1898. The Bayou Chapter represents engineers from Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne parishes.
The mission of the society is to serve the advancement of the engineering profession by:
Scholarship Opportunities
The Bayou Chapter, along with other chapters / individuals across the State have endowed scholarships with the Louisiana Engineering Foundation. These scholarships are available to students studying engineering at an ABET-accredited college or university in Louisiana.
Including the Bayou Chapter’s scholarship endowment, the Foundation has over $500,000 endowed for scholarships.
Bayou Chapter Scholarship Criteria
Discipline:
No Preference
University:
No Preference
Level of Education:
Sophmore, junior, or senior
GPA: 2.5 or above
Other: Preference given to a Bayou Chapter resident. If the recipient is from the Bayou Chapter, they can continue to receive the scholarship annually for a maximum of (5) years as long as they meet the scholarship criteria.
Chapter Officers
Jacob Prosperie, P.E.
President
Melanie Caillouet, P.E.
Vice-President
Alex Quebedeaux, E.I.
Secretary / Treasurer