Scholarships

The Artificial Intelligence Scholars Award is a merit award for any student interested in pursuing Artificial Intelligence Distinction at Perkiomen School. New applicants who have an interest in Artificial Intelligence and are entering grades 6 to 11 are eligible and encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Required is the scholarship essay and application, including a brief answer to the following prompt:

Perkiomen School’s motto is “Solvitur Vivendo” (it is solved through living). We believe that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of modern life are only solved through engaged and thoughtful living. Tell us more about an experience you have had, related to artificial intelligence, and the lessons you have learned from it.

The scholarship is valued at $12,500 for day students and $20,000 for boarding students. The scholarship is competitive and will be awarded to the strongest applicant.

Complete the full application for admission by February 1, or as space allows thereafter, including an on-campus interview, and submit current SSAT or TOEFL test results. Students may be eligible for additional financial aid after completing the financial aid application.

AI Scholars will be chosen by a committee from a pool of finalists.

The Design Scholars Award is a merit award for any student interested in pursuing Design Distinction at Perkiomen School. New applicants entering grades 6 to 11 who have an interest in creative and strategic problem solving are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Required is the scholarship application including a brief answer to the prompts below. Applicants may also share a sample of their work, via digital upload or link to website.
 

1. Perkiomen School’s motto is “Solvitur Vivendo” (it is solved through living). We believe that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of modern life are only solved through engaged and thoughtful living. Tell us more about an experience you have had, related to design, and the lessons you have learned from it.
    
2. Choose one of the following:

• Are you a problem solver? Describe a time you creatively or cooperatively solved a problem for yourself or someone else?
• Please describe a problem in the real world (private or public sector) and outline your envisioned solution. 

The scholarship is valued at $12,500 for day students and $20,000 for boarding students. The scholarship is competitive and will be awarded to the strongest applicant.

Complete the full application for admission by February 1, or as space allows thereafter, including an on-campus interview, and submit current SSAT or TOEFL test results. Students may be eligible for additional financial aid after completing the financial aid application.

Design Scholars will be chosen by a committee from a pool of finalists.

The Entrepreneur Scholars Award is a merit award for any student interested in pursuing Entrepreneurial Distinction at Perkiomen School. New applicants entering grades 6 to 11 are eligible and encouraged to apply for the scholarship.

In addition to the standard application materials, applicants should submit a one-page business plan or outline. Also required is the scholarship essay and application, including a brief answer to the following prompt:

Perkiomen School’s motto is “Solvitur Vivendo” (it is solved through living). We believe that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of modern life are only solved through engaged and thoughtful living. Tell us more about an experience you have had, related to entrepreneurship, and the lessons you have learned from it.

The scholarship is valued at $12,500 for day students and $20,000 for boarding students. The scholarship is competitive and will be awarded to the strongest applicant.

Complete the full application for admission by February 1, or as space allows thereafter, including an on-campus interview, and submit current SSAT or TOEFL test results. Students may be eligible for additional financial aid after completing the financial aid application.

Entrepreneur Scholars will be chosen by a committee from a pool of finalists.

The Medical Scholars Award is a merit-based program for any student who is the child of a medical professional. New applicants entering grades 6 to 11 are eligible and encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Also required is the scholarship application, including a brief three to five sentence answer to the following prompts:

How has your parent’s involvement in the medical profession made a difference in your life?

Perkiomen School’s motto is “Solvitur Vivendo” (it is solved through living). We believe that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of modern life are only solved through engaged and thoughtful living. Tell us more about an experience you have had and the lessons you have learned from it.

The scholarship is valued at $12,500 for day students and $20,000 for boarding students. The scholarship is competitive and will be awarded to the strongest applicant.

Complete the full application for admission by February 1, or as space allows thereafter, including an on-campus interview, and submit current SSAT and TOEFL test results. Students may be eligible for additional financial aid after completing the financial aid application.

Medical Scholars will be chosen by a committee from a pool of finalists.

The University Scholars Award is a merit-based program that supports new students who are the children of full-time faculty and/or staff members of local colleges and/or universities.

New applicants entering grades 6-11 are eligible and encouraged to apply. University Scholars must be the children of full-time employees of local colleges and/or universities. Also required is the scholarship application, including a brief three to five sentence answer to the following prompts:

How has your parent’s involvement in education made a difference in your life?

Perkiomen School’s motto is “Solvitur Vivendo" (it is solved through living). We believe that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of modern life are only solved through engaged and thoughtful living. Tell us more about an experience you have had and the lessons you have learned from it.

The scholarship is valued at $15,500 and may be applied to boarding or day tuition. The scholarship is competitive and will be awarded to the strongest applicant.

Complete the full application for admission by February 1, or as space allows thereafter, including an on-campus interview, and submit current SSAT test results. Students may be eligible for additional financial aid after completing the financial aid application.

University Scholars will be chosen by a committee from a pool of finalists.

The Global Engagement Scholars Award is a highly-selective, merit-based program that recognizes exceptional international students who possess at least two of the following experiences and skills:

• Proficiency in multiple languages
• Demonstrated commitment to service or leadership with a globally-focused organization
• Traveled to multiple countries for experiential learning, academic programs, or competitive athletics.

Eligible applicants are new boarding student applicants entering grades 6 through 11, who plan to enroll for at least two years before graduating from Perkiomen. The scholarship is valued at $25,000 and may be applied to boarding tuition.

Complete the full application for admission, including an interview, experience resume, and current TOEFL test results. Also required is the scholarship essay and application, including a brief answer to the following prompts:

Describe two experiences or skills that you feel qualify you for this scholarship.

Perkiomen School's motto is "Solvitur Vivendo" (it is solved through living). We believe that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of modern life are only solved through engaged and thoughtful living. Tell us more about an experience you have had and the lessons you have learned from it.

All materials must be completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid by February 1.

Global Engagement Scholars will be chosen by a committee from a small pool of finalists.

The Legacy Scholars Award is a selective merit-based program that recognizes exceptional Perkiomen legacy students, based on:

• Academic achievement as evidenced through transcripts
• SSAT test results (Lower Level for grades 6-8 and Upper Level for grade 9)
• Extracurricular achievement

Also required is the scholarship application, including a brief three to five sentence answer to the following prompts:

How has your parent’s or grandparent’s experience as Perkiomen School alumnus/alumna made a difference in your life?

Perkiomen School’s motto is “Solvitur Vivendo” (it is solved through living). We believe that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of modern life are only solved through engaged and thoughtful living. Tell us more about an experience you have had and the lessons you have learned from it.

Legacies of Perkiomen School, defined as being the child or grandchild of a Perkiomen alumnus or alumna, who are new day or boarding applicants entering any grade 6 through 11 are eligible and encouraged to apply. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 and may be applied to boarding or day tuition.

Complete the full application for admission, including an on-campus interview, and current SSAT test results. All materials must be completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid by February 1.

Legacy Scholars will be chosen by a committee from a pool of finalists.