The University of New Orleans John S. Ellett, II Society Award

The University of New Orleans John S. Ellett, II Society Award

This award provides opportunity through scholarships for accounting students wishing to pursue a law degree or law students who possess an accounting degree with a view towards the CPA credential. A professor of taxation and Professor Emeritus at the University of New Orleans from 1971 to 1994, John S. Ellett, II played apivotal role as a mentor to Rick Alphonso and Robert Scharar, past Foundation Presidents. Dr. John Ellett passed away December 22, 2009 in Virginia.

In 2010, the Foundation contributed $7,500 for the UNO John S. Ellett, II Society Award to the University of New Orleans Department of Accounting.