The Ellis School is proud to offer a competitive scholarship program for students from middle income families - The Arbuthnot Awards. Through these designated awards, Ellis can enroll top quality candidates who are just a short stretch away from affording the experience. Earmarked for incoming 9th grade students who meet certain qualifications through a competitive application process, these awards augment tuition in each of the awardees’ four Upper School years.
The mission of this program is to not only attract and retain top quality students, but to reinforce our commitment to socio-economic diversity with a focus on middle income families.
Who qualifies?
The Arbuthnot Awards are need based awards offered to current 8th grade and new 9th grade students. Potential Arbuthnot Award candidates are girls who demonstrate courage and confidence in thinking and action with the desire and the potential for leadership in the Ellis Upper School and beyond. Arbuthnot Award candidates complete an additional application/essay and interview with the Arbuthnot Awards committee. Awardees will be selected in early-to-mid March.
To apply for an Arbuthnot Award
Candidates must complete the following steps for application:
- Admission application
- Financial aid application
- Complete the Arbuthnot Award essay
- Submit the Arbuthnot Recommendation
- Interview with the Arbuthnot Awards committee
Once all application materials are received the Arbuthnot Awards Committee will contact applicants regarding an interview date. Applications are due January 1. For more information about the Arbuthnot Awards, please contact the Admissions Office at 412.661.4880. |