Scholarships

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Available Scholarships

The Academy Scholars

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About the Academy Scholars
The Academy Scholars is a full-tuition scholarship inclusive of select additional fees for prospective students entering Grades 6-9.
- The $20 million donation from the Tull Family Foundation will fund a transformative set of projects and initiatives that will significantly impact the Academy’s academic and athletic offerings and expand access to the school through an increased scholarship program. The Tull Family Foundation is committed to supporting STEM-based educational initiatives and athletic opportunities which are designed to help level the playing field.

Merit and Endowed Scholarships

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Barker Wardrop Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship should be awarded to a student in grade 7 or below.
Awardee must manifest a genuine warmth of character, revealed through love of life, a regard for fellow man, and a deep concern for the best interests of society.
Birmingham Award

To provide immediate financial support to one Middle School student, residing in a Title 1 or low-achieving school district, through an expendable scholarship in the amount of $8,000. This merit-based scholarship will continue, pending enrollment, through the 2025-2026 academic year for a total of $24,000. An additional $2,000 is available for costs associated with education.
Charles T Koval Family Endowment Fund

Provides support for outstanding Sewickley Academy student-athletes in Grades 9-12. Awardee will have financial need. A strong interest in soccer is preferred.
Deborah Thaw Valera Scholarship

Academic merit and financial need will be considered in selection. Selected student will have demonstrated consistent academic achievement by being named to the honor roll. Preference to students who favor languages, history, english, or the arts.
Don Rose III Memorial Scholarship

Awardee will have demonstrated contributions to the community. The recipient should be part of a large, current Academy family who might not be able to send all children without financial assistance.
E. Thorne McKallip Scholarship Fund

This $1,000 scholarship is designated for students who are not children of faculty members.
Howard J. Heinz Endowment Scholarship

Awarded to a senior school student who demonstrates financial need, has strong academics, and makes positive contributions to the school community.
James E. Cavalier Scholarship

Awarded to a Senior School student who contributes positively to the school and upholds similar standards to those that Jim Cavalier lived and worked by.
James Porter Edson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a Senior School student who is a well-rounded individual, would appreciate the advantages of an independent school education, and would actively participate in sports.
Lawson Family Scholarship

To be awarded only to new Academy students with financial need who will benefit from the Academy.
Mary Clause Heard Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded to one or more students in Grade 9 or above. Not to be awarded to the same student for four consecutive years. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preference for students who are not currently enrolled or would not be able to continue to attend if the scholarship was not awarded.
McAdams Scholarship

In order to qualify for a McAdams Scholarship, a student must meet all the eligibility requirements for financial aid as described in the financial aid policies of Sewickley Academy. In addition, qualified students must submit an essay along with their financial aid application, must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, and participate in at least one season of interscholastic athletics beginning in the Middle School. Finally, it is expected that a McAdams Scholar in the Senior School participate in community service beyond any minimum requirement that may be imposed by the school. The intent of this last requirement is to reinforce the notion that giving back to the community (even by those who receive) is especially important.
Melodia Scholarship
Merit Scholarship
Sewickley Academy offers Merit Scholarships for prospective students entering Grades 6-12. The scholarships are given to students who possess a stellar academic performance and actively reflect the Core Values of the institution. These awards are not based on a family’s financial need and range from $2,500 - $10,000 per year. The scholarships are renewable annually through Grade 12, as long as a student continues to meet the criteria:
- Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Be a positive contributor to the life of the school and/or community through sports, service, leadership positions, and student clubs and organizations.
- Must NOT receive any major disciplinary infractions.
Panther Scholarship

Up to four students may be awarded this $15,000 scholarship reserved for female athletes.
Rougraff Memorial Scholarship
Shields Scholarship
Susan Shelton Scholarship
W. Gregg Hansen Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an academy student who best exemplifies the academic, athletic, and personal qualities that Gregg embodied. The awardee must demonstrate financial need.
William Penn Snyder, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a current Senior School student who is strong in academics, contributes to the school community, and has high moral standards.
Win Palmer Excellence Fund

This endowed fund, known as the Win Palmer Excellence Fund, was established to provide tuition support to an exceptional Sewickley Academy student who exemplifies the values, character, and sportsmanship that Winthrop (“Win”) Palmer espoused and encouraged in others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When will families be notified about Merit Scholarship decisions?

The first-round notifications will occur on February 27, 2024, and rolling notifications will occur through August 1. All recipients of a Merit Scholarship will be provided the amount of the scholarship upon notification.
One of my children is already enrolled at Sewickley Academy and I want my younger child to be considered for a merit scholarship. Will the child currently going through the admission process be considered for a merit scholarship?

Yes. Although a family may not be new to Sewickley Academy, all new students applying to Grades 6-12 are eligible to apply for a Merit Scholarship.
Will students who are returning to Sewickley Academy be considered for a Merit Scholarship?

No. Students must be new to the Academy in order to receive a Merit Scholarship. The merit scholarship will remain with you as your progress through Sewickley Academy and remain in good standing.
Can I be considered for both Merit Scholarship and the need-based institutional aid program?

Yes, if applying for financial aid you will also be considered for a merit scholarship, but the awards are not stackable. If you qualify for both a merit scholarship and institutional aid, you will receive whichever is greater.