Wakefield School in The Plains offering new four-year scholarship

Wakefield School has announced a scholarship to benefit a new incoming ninth grade student who demonstrates a commitment to engagement in and outside of the classroom.

The Archwood Scholarship, named for the original farm that is now Wakefield’s campus, will be awarded to one new student entering ninth grade each year. The scholarship provides $11,500 each year for all four years of Upper School, provided the student continues to live up to the values and merits that characterize an Archwood Scholar.

Applicants should make their interest known during the regular application process.

To apply, students must be Virginia residents and have demonstrated the following: interest in and commitment to engagement inside and outside the classroom; an appreciation for the value and importance of authentic and broad scholarship; a track record that demonstrates a passion for curiosity; and an articulated vision of what engagement, scholarship and curiosity look like at the Upper School level.

Also required for application is an essay of between 250-500 words addressing the ways in which the students demonstrates the values of an Archwood Scholar. Deadline for essay submittal is March 10, 2014.

Applicants must also attend the Leadership Banquet, to be held in March 2014.

The awardee will be chosen by a committee comprised of the Head of School, Director of Admission, and the Head of the Upper School.  The winner will be announced no later than April 1, 2014, and the winner must accept the award no later than April 6, 2014.

Applicants for the Archwood Scholarship may also apply for need-based financial aid through the regular financial aid process.

For more information, or to apply, contact Director of Admission and Financial Aid Sarah McDonough at (540) 253-7600 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).