In memory of their beloved daughter, Sarah Marie Barker, the Barkers established a scholarship fund at Villa. Sarah passed away while attending Villa Madonna Academy High School. She was known as a sensitive and caring person. Sarah’s scholarship was established to assist a VMA high school student having financial difficulties to be able to stay at VMA and enjoy the “Villa experience” that Sarah had.

Award Criteria:

- Financial need

- VMA High School student - May be an incoming freshman

- Minimum GPA of 3.0

- Displays positive personal characteristics

Application Requirements:    Application must be submitted by April 30 of each year and include:

- A Villa Madonna Academy Application Form

- A Villa Madonna Academy Financial Need Form

- A letter written by the student and a letter written by an adult explaining why the student should receive the
  scholarship addressing the criteria listed above.
- A recommendation letter from the student’s teacher.