The Timothy L. Barber Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to three graduating high school seniors who identify as Black or African American and who recognize that racism is a detriment to human development and are using their talents and capabilities to ensure the equal rights of all to achieve their potential.

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ELIGIBILITY: High school seniors in Wayne County who identify as Black or African American and have plans to attend an institution of higher learning (2 or 4-year college, trade, technical or professional school).

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AWARD: A one-time scholarship will be given to three selected high school seniors upon receipt of their acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning. There will be two awards of $1,500.00 and one award of $1,000.00.

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APPLICATION: Please see the attached application and mail or email to the address below on or before April 24, 2026.

• Application

• Letter of recommendation

• Acceptance letter from your institution of higher learning

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Wayne Action for Racial Equality

C/O Timothy Barber Memorial Scholarship Fund

P.O. BOX 324

SODUS, NY 14551

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Email: timothybarberscholarships@gmail.com

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For information about Wayne Action for Racial Equality (WARE)

https://www.wayneaction.org

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