Meta $5M to fund workforce scholarships for data center careers in Louisiana

Meta has announced a $5 million donation to Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, Louisiana, to create scholarships that prepare local residents for data center careers tied to the company’s expanding Richland Parish campus. Beginning with the Class of 2026, every Richland Parish public high school graduate will be eligible for full scholarships covering data center-related trade certificates and courses. The commitment is designed to strengthen the local workforce, expand access to high-demand technical careers and support the long-term economic impact of Meta’s AI infrastructure investment in northeast Louisiana.