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Holyoke Community College Foundation · Direct application
The Fred M. Barr Endowed Scholarship was established in 2024 from the estate of Fred Barr, a World War II Navy veteran and electrical engineer who helped create the foundation at Norwalk Community College and believed deeply in accessible education. Administered by the HCC Foundation, the award gives preference to a visual art major in honor of Barr's daughter Elissa, a calligrapher, or to a STEM major in honor of his daughter Valerie, a computer science professor. Holyoke Community College students apply through the annual AwardSpring application and essay. The endowment ensures ongoing support for HCC students pursuing art or science credentials. Awards are selected by the foundation committee and applied to student accounts each academic year.
The Fred M. Barr Endowed Scholarship awards Amount varies. It is sponsored by Holyoke Community College Foundation.
The next annual deadline is March 3, 2027. Finish early in case the sponsor requests additional materials.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Computer Science; Eng. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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