BARS Provides Scholarships

BARS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE PRACTICES

OUR PRACTICE It is the practice of The Barnstable Association of Recreational Shell fishermen to provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing careers in the marine, ocean or environmental fields graduating from schools in the Barnstable area.

OUR PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth guidelines, including but not limited to the application and selection processes, for use by the Scholarship Committee and other appropriate individuals/groups. The Chair of the Scholarship Committee is responsible for implementing this policy with the assistance of the members of the Scholarship Committee as well as the President of BARS.

Since Our Founding in 2001 BARS has given over $130,000 in scholarships to deserving Students. We work at the Town of Barnstable's Redemption Shed in the summer to collect redeemable bottles and cans. This, plus contributions and generous donations from BARS members, family, and friends of BARS funds our scholarship program. We are grateful to all who contribute to our scholarships and dedicate many of our scholarships to BARS members who have recently passed.

HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICE & PROCEDURE

Application Requirements

APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN THEIR APPLICATION PACKET

A Completed Application Form: BARS-scholarship-application.pdf
Personal essay
Transcript(s) of high school credits
Provisional acceptance to a college which offers marine, ocean or environmental degrees.
Personal letters of references/recommendations

Deadline for high school filing is April 1st of senior year.

If applying as a student at Barnstable High School, please contact the guidance office for the application materials.

Applicants from surrounding districts will apply using the application link below. BARS-scholarship-application.pdf

(The availability and amount of this scholarship is based on the available funds as determined by the Board of Directors annually. The awarding of this is scholarship is based solely on a GPA average of at least a 3.0.)

RETURNING COLLEGE STUDENT PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES:

RETURNING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SOPHOMORE, JUNIORS AND SENIORS.

Returning college student application deadline: February 1st of each year.

Application Requirements

Provision of transcript(s) of college credits
Provisional acceptance by an accredited school to do graduate work
Interview form with designated interviewer
Personal letter of references
Interview form with designated interviewer

APPLICANTS SHOULD SHOW EVIDENCE OF THE FOLLOWING IN THEIR APPLICATION PACKET

Preference shall be given to those students studying Marine or Environmental Studies
They display a special interest/aptitude for marine and/or environmental studies
Applicants must submit evidence of at least a “3.2” or above academic achievement
Applicants must submit a statement of provisional acceptance
Applicants must submit evidence of financial need.
Applicants must show evidence of Community involvement/ leadership.