The Walter S. Barr Scholarship Grant

The Walter S. Barr Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Horace Smith Fund
Amount: US $3,000 - US $12,000
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Summary

The Walter S. Barr Scholarship, provided by the Horace Smith Fund, supports Hampden County residents pursuing higher education. This scholarship is available for college students with at least two years left in their undergraduate studies, who have graduated from eligible local schools. Awards are based on academic performance, examination scores, recommendations, and financial need, ensuring continued support for qualified students throughout their studies.

Overview

Horace Smith Fund For more than a century, the Horace Smith Fund has helped Hampden County students finance their dreams of higher education. Award opportunities are available to residents of Hampden County who have graduated from eligible local secondary or private schools. The Walter S. Barr Scholarship Our Walter S. Barr Scholarship opportunities for college students are available to students with at least two years left of undergraduate study. The Horace Smith Fund offers scholarships to current college students who are also permanent residents in Hampden County, MA and who have graduated from eligible Hampden County secondary schools. These awards are determined using all available information, including academic records, college entrance examination scores, general attainments, recommendations, and financial need. The scholarships will continue for the remainder of the four-year course if justified by the student’s record and need.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.