Whitby School announced that they are accepting applications for the Whitby Trustees Merit Scholarship, which provides a full-tuition scholarship to a distinguished and accomplished new student entering Grade 5, Grade 6, or Grade 7 for the 2023-2024 school year. Two additional scholarship candidates will receive awards as well.
The Trustees Merit Scholarship program launched in 2019. The first scholar recipient, Maya Narendula from Stamford CT, will be graduating from Whitby in 2023. “Whitby has given me opportunities to grow as a life-long learner that would not have been available to me in my previous school,” says Maya. “I have learned how to advocate for myself, to ask questions and discover answers on my own. The Middle School teachers really know me and are always available to advise or simply talk. Whitby has given me the skills and confidence that will serve me well as a high school student.”
Applicants for the scholarships must distinguish themselves as accomplished students, exceptional leaders and possess a track record of involvement in extra-curricular activities. The competitive scholarship selection process includes submitting an essay and an interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee.
For 65 years, Whitby has endeavored to inspire young students with a passion for learning and empower each child to take responsibility as an open-minded, principled citizen in a global community. The Whitby Trustees Merit Scholarship furthers these aims. It amplifies the rewards of the school’s educational continuum, using the world-renowned Montessori and International Baccalaureate models that uniquely prepare each child for success in their life-long learning journey.
Interested families can apply at whitbyschool.org/scholarship or contact the Admissions Office at 203-302-3900 for more information on the application process and requirements. The deadline for applications is December 16, 2022. Recipients of the Whitby Trustees Merit Scholarships will be notified by late February 2023.
