Founders' Scholarships

The Founders' Scholarship  is awarded to the most qualified students entering ninth grade, who have been selected through a competitive process. The program grooms young leaders in scholarship and community service. The scholarship is a merit-based award equal to 50% of annual tuition and is renewable for all four years of Upper School.

Click here to view pictures of the recent Founders' trip to Philadelphia

The number of scholarships awarded in a given year is limited and depends on the strength of the applicant pool. All incoming ninth graders are eligible to apply.  January 15th is the Priority Application Deadline for admission.  On or before this date, submit all parts of the Chase application for admission and participate in the classroom visit and admissions interview.  January 21st is the Founders' Scholarship Application Deadline.  Semi-finalists are selected to participate in our Founders' Day on February 23rd which includes an interview, team-building exercises and seminar discussion. Recipients of the Founders' Scholarship will be announced on March 8.

Founders' application includes:
• Founders' application form and essay
• SSAT score report
• School transcript
• Completed Application for Admission to the Upper School

A Founders' Scholar:
• Takes the most rigorous academic program available in the Upper School
• Participates actively in the life of the School beyond the classroom

The selection criteria is:
• Excellence and distinction in academic ability and achievement
• Active participation in programs outside the classroom                                         
• Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential

The benefits of the program are:
• Scholarship award of 50% of tuition annually
• Leadership training
• Opportunities for mentoring from recognized leaders in the community
• Interest-based off-campus enrichment events led by the faculty