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 | |
|---|---|
| Winter 2009 | October 31, 2008 |
| Summer 2009 | March 1, 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"