Westtown awards partial-tuition merit scholarships to exceptional students who demonstrate passion for and excellence in academics, arts, athletics, or leadership. We seek to recognize students not only for their achievement, but for their potential to realize their individual gifts and purpose in service to a better world.

Scholarship Descriptions

Academics

Are you a student who excels academically and seeks opportunities to learn beyond what is required? Do you enjoy tackling challenging problems, reading widely, and sharing your excitement for new ideas? Apply for Westtown’s Academic Merit Scholarship, designed to recognize students whose exceptional academic achievement is illuminated by a deep love of learning and demonstrates a commitment to realizing their individual gifts and purpose.

Athletics

Are you a talented athlete who exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship on and off the field? Does your dedication and drive consistently elevate your team’s performance? Westtown’s Athletic Merit Scholarship recognizes dedicated athletes who demonstrate strong performance in one or more competitive sports, and exhibit sportsmanship, discipline and leadership.

Arts

Do you see the world as a canvas, a stage, or a composition? Are you a self-motivated creator eager to take artistic risks and master new techniques? Westtown’s Arts Merit Scholarship recognizes students who excel in performing, vocal, instrumental, or visual arts. Recipients are self-motivated artists who practice diligently and enjoy taking creative risks and exploring new forms of expression.

Leadership

Are you someone who acts with conviction to solve problems in your community? Do you use your initiative and passion to bring others together for a common good? Westtown’s Leadership Merit Scholarship recognizes students who act with conviction, take initiative to solve problems, and help bring others together for a common goal within their current school or local community. Preference is given to those who show leadership in areas of service, sustainability, and social justice.

Application Process

APPLICANTS TO UPPER SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12)
All domestic applicants are automatically considered for a merit scholarship. No additional application is required, although documentation of talent through a portfolio, video, or resume is welcome. Priority consideration is given to students who complete their application by the deadline: December 1 for day students and January 15 for boarding). Late applicants will be considered if space and funding is available.

APPLICANTS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8)
Middle School applicants may apply for one merit scholarship. To apply, submit the merit scholarship application and recommendation form along with the rest of your application by December 1. Late applicants will be considered if space and funding are available.

CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS
Only current fifth and eighth graders may apply for scholarships. A student may apply for a merit scholarship in one category. The merit scholarship application form and recommendation form below must be received by January 15.

Merit Scholarship Application

Merit Scholarship Recommendation

Scholarship Program Guidelines

Merit scholarships are renewable annually through graduation as long as the recipient is in good academic and community standing.
Recipients are expected to participate actively in the Westtown program area related to the scholarship. A scholarship may be subject to review if the recipient elects to pursue their primary recognized commitment outside of Westtown instead of through the school’s official program.
There is no re-application process or reconsideration of scholarship award amounts.
Applicants may receive both a merit scholarship and need-based financial aid.

Questions? Please contact your admission counselor.