Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship
All college-ready students should have the ability to attend college without being thwarted by financial barriers.
Barbara A. Walker was a beloved mother and a lifelong educator who believed strongly in the importance of education. She understood the great impact an education can have on one’s socioeconomic standing and the transformative power of a college degree.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.
Any high school senior at Amanda Elzy High School in Greenwood, Mississippi, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 2.5 GPA and if they’ve scored 18 or higher on the ACT.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how growing up in the Mississippi Delta has impacted your life.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how your upbringing in the Mississippi Delta has impacted your life.
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The application deadline is Mar 17, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 17, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 17, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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