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Lewis B. Barber Memorial Scholarship Fund

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

This scholarship was established in memory of Lewis B. Barber to fund books and tuition for high school seniors pursuing certification to teach the deaf and blind or seminary or pre-seminary school to study church, Christian music or Christian education. Applicants must graduate from public or private high school in Charlotte,Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    High School Senior
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • School:
    Must graduate from public or private high school in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee counties
  • College:
    Seminary or pre-seminary school to study church, Christian
  • Major/Career:
    Certification to teach the deaf and blind;Seminary or pre-seminary school to study church, Christian music or Christian education.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Must acknowledge and express Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    This scholarship award is primarily based on merit.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Write an essay about your goals and plans for the future as well as achievements, setbacks, and skills. The essay should be up to 2 typed pages.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Request Letters of Recommendations on official letterhead.
  • Other Materials:
    Online Application Form

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