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Merit Scholarships

Malone Scholarships

Middle School Spring Merit Scholarship Program

The Derryfield School is pleased to offer our Merit Scholarship Program in support of our Mission and Core Values. Approximately 5% of our students receive some form of merit assistance.

Merit Scholarships

Founders Scholars Program

This program recognizes students who exhibit qualities that the founding members of The Derryfield School envisioned - qualities of respect for diverse ideas, beliefs and cultures; commitment to personal integrity and fairness; and willingness to institute thoughtful change. Academic performance and extracurricular involvement are also factors in the decision-making process.

Core Values Scholars Program

This program seeks to recognize bright, motivated students who demonstrate qualities that will add meaning and vitality to Derryfield’s core values.

Steps for applying

It’s easy to apply… new students complete a merit application while following the regular admission application process. All documents must be received by the Admission Office by February 1, 2013. Students who have completed the entire admission application process AND a merit application by the deadline will be eligible for consideration.

The 2013-2014 merit application is now available! Simply click on the grey Merit Application button to the right to download the application.

FAQ

Q.	Do I apply for admission to the School and Merit Scholarships at the same time?
A.	Yes. New students must complete both the admission application and the merit application. All documents must be received by the Admission Office by February 1, 2013. Only students who have completed the entire admission application process AND a merit application by the deadline will be eligible for consideration.

What is the difference between Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships? Can I apply for both?

Q.	How are Merit Scholarship decisions made?
A.	Mission specific merit scholarships based on a student’s academic and extracurricular talents are awarded annually to new and returning students. All merit awards are overseen by the Merit Committee, chaired by the Head of School. This Committee is separate from the Admission and Financial Aid Committees.

When are Merit Scholarship decisions made?

If tuition increases, will Merit Scholarships increase?

Mission & Core Values

Our Mission

The Derryfield School inspires bright, motivated young people to be their best and provides them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident, and purposeful members of any community.

Our Core Values

Aim High: Young people achieve their best in a culture of high expectations and encouragement.

Balance: We offer inspiring academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities, promoting the development of healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the skill to balance creative tension.

Character: We actively cultivate respect, integrity, compassion, and perseverance in our community members.

Community: We seek a diverse community defined and sustained by close relationships, social interdependence, and service.

Families: We embrace the family's role in the life of our day school, celebrating collaboration between home and school.

Individuality: We encourage young people to grow as unique individuals through the discovery of new passions and a love for learning, self-knowledge, critical inquiry, and reflection.

The Derry School

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