Episcopal Diocese of Long Island
Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program
The Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program is designed to champion equity in education by supporting students who are descendants of enslaved people. Established by the Reparations Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, the scholarship helps level the playing field for students from families historically disadvantaged by discriminatory policies.
Award
Up to $5,000 per semester
Deadline
April 30 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due April 30 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be Black, African-American, or Caribbean-American
- Must be a descendant of enslaved people
- Must be a high school senior or currently enrolled in an accredited college or vocational school
- Must reside within the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, or Suffolk)
- Applicants do NOT need to be Episcopalian
What you'll need
- Completed application form
- High school transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
How to apply
- Access and complete the application form
- Gather high school transcripts and two letters of recommendation
- Submit all required documents via email to HarrisScholars@dioceseli.org by the April 22 deadline
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.dioceseli.org/diocese-organizations/reparations/
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from dioceseli.org
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Episcopal Diocese of Long Island before submitting.
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