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The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island
The Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program for Truth and Reparations
This scholarship program, named in honor of the first woman of African-American descent to be consecrated as a bishop in the Anglican Communion, aims to promote equity in education by providing financial assistance to Black, African American, and Caribbean-American descendants of enslaved people.
Award
$5,000
Deadline
April 30, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Closed for this cycle
All majors
Who is eligible
- Must be Black, African American, and/or Caribbean American and a direct descendant of African people who were enslaved in the United States or the Caribbean
- Must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status
- Must reside in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk)
- Must be starting, or continuing to pursue, post-secondary education at an accredited college or university or an advanced vocational or trade union training program
- Applicants do not have to be Episcopalian
What you'll need
- Letters of recommendation (must be emailed to HarrisScholars@dioceseli.org by the deadline)
- Completed online application form (requires a free Google/Gmail account to submit)
How to apply
- Access the online application form via the provider's website (links are available for either the Undergraduate Scholarship or the Vocational Scholarship).
- Sign in using a Google (Gmail) account to complete the application form.
- Request letters of recommendation and ensure they are emailed directly by the writers to HarrisScholars@dioceseli.org before the April 30th deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.dioceseli.org/reparations
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island before submitting.