Who Can Apply:
- 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.
Submission: To apply, tell us about yourself and how growing up in the Mississippi Delta has impacted your life.
Deadline: March 18, 2026
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/barbara-a-walker-memorial-scholarship/