Financial Aid

Through the assistance of corporations, foundations and individual donors, a number of scholarships are available to students. These Scholarships for Excellence in Academics and Leadership are both merit and need based and generally range from $100 to $750. Applications must be postmarked by the appropriate deadline.

If you think you may qualify for a scholarship, please send all required materials by the appropriate deadline (if seeking a need based scholarship please be sure to include a copy of the most recent IRS 1040 for both parents),

Scholarship Deadlines
Summer 2009 March 30, 2009 April 15, 2009

Scholarship Eligibility and Application Requirements

  • Maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4 point scale (If different, please indicate school’s grading system)
  • Demonstrate activity in school or community
  • Completed PC Application
  • For need based scholarships: a photocopy of the first page of the most recent IRS 1040 tax form filed by each parent you live with (If an IRS 1040 tax from was not filed, please include a statement of your family's income and any special circumstances.)
  • Written recommendation from the principal or guidance counselor
  • Copy of your school transcript
  • List of prominent school, community and volunteer activities, special recognition, honors, awards and scholarships
  • One-page Essay titled "How will Presidential Classroom enhance my leadership skills in my school and/or community"

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

Calvin Coolidge