Scholarship Information
"The Tracey C. Barnes Scholarship Fund is a charitable organization named after Tracey C. Barnes, wife of Jimmy Barnes, mother of Tiara, Tiana, Tyler and Taylor, who passed away in January 2006 of Breast Cancer. Since her passing, the family has formed the organization which is dedicated to higher education and breast cancer research.
The Scholarship Fund recognizes and assists outstanding college and high school seniors pursuing a degree in nursing in reducing the financial burden for college, as well as, educating the community about Breast Cancer Awareness. Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and community involvement. Each college student will be awarded a total of $1,000 for the school year; each graduating high school senior will be awarded $500 for the school year and a $100 book award the following school year upon completion of 20 hours of volunteer work with the scholarship fund.
Eligibility:
- U.S. high school graduate
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Will or is enrolled in a U.S. college full-time for entire academic year
Documents Required:
- Completed TCBSF application
- Official High School transcript
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors and/or other advisors
- 500 Word essay on the social effect of Breast Cancer in the community
- Past and current involvement, as well as, future plans towards making a difference in your community
Please send completed application package to: "Tracey C. Barnes Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7631, Trenton, New Jersey 08618". For additional information contact Jimmy Barnes at 609 538-0427 or by e-mail at shamir062@yahoo.com.
Tracey was a devoted mother, wife and LPN. Help us in our cause to spread the message of early detection and breast cancer awareness in the community."