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Barbara Price Scholarship
Named after the academically passionate wife, mother, and grandmother, the Barbara Price Scholarship provides financial awards of $1,500 to high-achieving high school seniors planning to enter their first semester of post-secondary education in the following Fall. If you are aware of someone who should apply, Recommend A Student.
Application Timeline
Applications Open
January 1, 2026
Applications Close
March 1, 2026
Finalists Notified
Mid-April
Winners Notified
May 1, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants will be considered only if they successfully demonstrate the following criteria:
High School Senior
Graduating as of Spring 2026
US Residency
Citizen or extended visa holder*
Advanced Coursework
3+ AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment courses
SAT/ACT
1350+ on SAT OR 30+ on ACT
Academic Achievement
Unweighted GPA 3.75+
Enrolling in College
Going to a US college Fall 2026
*For further explanation on this requirement, please visit our Application Materials Descriptions
Application Materials
Creative Statement Prompts
Please select one of the following creative statement prompts to answer in 500 words or less.
1
Everyone cares deeply about something most people overlook.
What is one small or unusual thing you care about, and how does it reflect the way you think, learn, or approach academics?
2
Does social media more strongly weaken empathy or strengthen global connection?
Choose the view you find more convincing, explain why, and try to convince us!
3
Imagine an archaeologist 2,000 years in the future finds a single object in your room.
What false conclusions and true insights might they draw about who you were?
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