The Barry Scholarship Program is a cohort experience providing a two or four year annually-renewable college scholarship of up to $5000 per year for graduating high school PaY seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to serving their community.
The program provides financial support, professional development, and personal support throughout the journey of pursuing an education at any nonprofit college or university. Our goal is to not only ensure students succeed in college, but also to help students thrive after graduation. Other scholarship opportunities are available through our Philanthropy: Forward program.
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Scholarship
The Barry Scholarship Program is cohort experience providing a two or four year annually-renewable college scholarship of up to $5000 per year for graduating high school PaY seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to serving their community.
The program provides financial support, professional development, and personal support throughout the journey of pursuing an education at any nonprofit college or university. Our goal is to not only ensure students succeed in college, but also to help students thrive after graduation. Other scholarship opportunities are available through our Philanthropy: Forward program.
Apply to Be a Scholar
Barry Scholarship applications will be open between December 1st and February 1st at noon. Check back here for updates, application materials, and dates for application workshops.
Monday, December 1 - Scholarship Applications Open
Monday, December 1 - Scholarship Office Hours
Monday, January 5 - Virtual Scholarship Application Workshop
Tuesday, January 27 - Scholarship Office Hours
Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6: Scholarship Interviews
Friday, May 1 - Scholarship Acceptance
Tuesday, May 12 - Scholarship + Internship Kickoff
Thursday, June 11 - Scholarship Summer Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Details
Current Scholars
When you apply for the Barry Scholarship Program, you are automatically eligible for both scholarships.
Both scholarships provide a cohort experience with a renewable, up to four-year award. As part of the Barry Scholarship Program community, you will be included in educational and professional development opportunities.
A Barry Scholarship is up to $5,000 per year, for up to four years at an accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States. It includes a work requirement, a commitment to connect with the cohort and The Barry Foundation, and an Inspire.Lead.Share Pledge.
The Inspire.Lead.Share (ILS) Scholarship is up to $2,500 per year, up to four years at an accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States. It does not include a work requirement but requires recipients to fulfill an annual Inspire.Lead.Share Pledge and build connections within the Barry Scholarship Program Cohort.
The Barry Scholarship Program is far more than just financial support. It’s a cohort experience that involves a one-on-one touchpoint with TBF Staff, Scholarship Workshops twice a year, Barry Scholar Seminars with local university presidents, and various learning/engagement opportunities. Our goal is to provide you with the resources, skills, and support to help you thrive in college and beyond.
Renewable 2- or 4-year scholarship valued up to $20,000
The Scholarship covers: tuition & fees, on-campus room and board, and books purchased through the college/university
Active members in PaY that are seniors in high school with plans of attending college the following school year. It does not matter how many years you've been in PaY.
Those in good academic standing, though this is not a scholarship program based around a certain GPA.
Students that are able to share about their experiences in PaY - how they have shaped you, what impact PaY has made on you, and the impact you've made on your community through PaY.
Applications are accepted between December 1st and February 1st at noon.
The application is filled out online through the Barry Portal and takes between 3-5 hours to complete.
Interviews are conducted in early March.
Scholarship recipients are announced in mid-April.
Resume
Cover letter
2 letters of recommendation - one of which is from your PaY Advisor
Short essay questions
All seniors and applicants for the Barry Scholarship Program are invited to be a part of an active alumni program Philanthropy: Forward.
When you apply for the Barry Scholarship Program, you are automatically eligible for the Inspire.Lead.Share Scholarship. This scholarship is $2,500 per year for up to four years at an accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States.
There are additional scholarship opportunities available through the Forward program once you are in college.
The University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, and Minnesota State University Moorhead support our scholarship program through a 1:1 match. The match program details are unique to each university.
Programming staff is available during business hours. Please feel free to reach out via email, programs@barryfoundation.org, or telephone, 701.356.7820 or 701.356.7800.
If AI or ChatGPT was used in an application, it must be cited appropriately and reflective of an individual's thoughts/words.
CURRENT SCHOLARS
Resources, dates to remember, and important updates for current Barry Scholars
