• academic achievement
• SSAT test results
• extracurricular achievements
• character
• motivation
• a short essay responding to the prompt of "How do you hope to define yourself at Mercersburg?"

Who Is Eligible

New day student applicants entering the ninth or tenth grade. Legacy students, children or grandchildren of Mercersburg alumni, are not eligible for this scholarship.

The Awards

The winner is awarded full tuition for each year that he or she remains in good academic and social standing at Mercersburg.  Additional fees are the sole responsibility of the family. Recipients are required to maintain commended scholar status to renew their awards annually.

How to Apply

Complete the full application for admission by January 15- including a personal, on-campus interview and current SSAT test results. A separate essay as explained above is also required.

We encourage all applicants to complete the regular financial aid application process by this time as well, so that need-based awards can also be determined. Without a complete financial aid application, students will not be considered for need-based aid.

The Selection Process

The Assistant Head of School for Enrollment will review all applications to determine a small pool of finalists from which the winners will be selected by a faculty committee.