Apply for the Barrett Scholarship | Opal and Clinton Barrett Foundation

Application period: September 14, 2026 – March 1, 2027. Please review the scholarship requirements before submitting your application.

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Personal Information

Please provide your basic contact information.

Full Name *

Permanent Mailing Address *

Date of Birth *

Student ID Number *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Required Documents

Please upload the following documents in PDF format. Maximum combined file size: 7MB for both documents.

FAFSA Submission Summary * Upload your FAFSA Submission Summary (PDF only, 7MB combined limit). Watch this video for help finding your document.

Letter of Recommendation * Upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or mentor (PDF only, 7MB combined limit).

Program Agreements

Please review and agree to the following program requirements by checking each box.

Mentorship Program AgreementI agree to participate fully in the mentorship component of this program. I understand that mentors are available to help further my career and educational achievement. I understand that I can request a mentor change at any time and will voice any concerns promptly to appropriate leadership.

Collegiate Academic Standards AgreementI agree to maintain a grade point average of 3.2 and adhere to all university policies and procedures. I understand that I am not to unenroll or transfer between institutions without first notifying my mentor or appropriate program leadership.

Image Release AgreementI agree to the release of my name and image on appropriate Foundation web and social media sites if selected to receive scholarship funds.

Original Work AgreementI affirm that the personal statements below are my original work and that I am not submitting work completed by another individual and/or generative AI. I understand that failure to uphold the Foundation's standards may jeopardize my scholarship disbursement.

Personal Statements

Please answer each question in 500 words or fewer. These responses help us understand your experiences, goals, and character.

What about you isn’t on your resume? *

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What are your short-term and long-term goals? *

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Describe a problem in your community that people overlook. How would you begin addressing it? *

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What does mentorship mean to you? How could you benefit from a mentor in your life? *

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Barrett Scholarship Application

Personal Information

Required Documents

Program Agreements

Personal Statements