The Community School is pleased to announce the establishment of the Leadership Scholars Program for the 2010-2011 academic year. This program offers scholarships up to 80% of tuition, regardless of financial need, to candidates who have strong leadership potential in academics, athletics, the arts, citizenship or community service and the capacity to enrich The Community School experience for all. This program is open to new students entering grades nine through twelve in the Fall of 2010.
To apply, students will need to write a 500-700 word essay describing a significant leadership experience and submit a letter of recommendation from a source other than a teacher or relative. For students new to The Community School, a complete application for admission will need to be submitted as well. Semifinal candidates will visit The School for a tour and an interview with TCS teachers and the Selection Committee.
Recognizing that we have currently enrolled students who exemplify these
qualities, the Board of Directors created a smaller fund for TCS
students who wish to apply for the Leadership Scholars program. Amounts
for these awards range from $500-$4,000. Current students must submit letters of recommendation from two teachers, one recommendation
from a community member outside of TCS and the Leadership Scholar's
essay. These applications are due by April 15th. In addition, semifinalists will interview with a selection
committee. Click here for an application checklist.
Leadership Scholars awards will be determined by a committee consisting of the Head of School, Upper School Director and the Director of Admissions. Announcement of Leadership Scholar awards will be made by the end of May 2010. Renewal of the award for new student recipients will be annual, contingent upon academic performance as well as the student's citizenship and contribution to the school. Leadership Scholars awards are not based on financial need -- recipients may also apply for financial aid, in which case the amount of their award will be taken into account. For complete information on applying to The Community School, please visit the Admissions section of our site.
Leadership Scholars Application Checklist for New Students
Leadership Scholars Application Checklist for Enrolled Students