Scholarships

Thornton-Donovan School Scholarships.

Scholarships for High-Achieving New Students!  Scholarships are available to new students applying to Thornton-Donovan School for entry in September.

Scholarships for academic excellence in specific subjects, as well as targeting particular skills or interests, are available for students entering the Lower (1-5), Middle (6-8), and Upper (9-12) grades.

Each student can apply for ONLY one scholarship and must submit a letter of reference from an adult (non-family member) from the community or their current school. Students must also visit Thornton-Donovan School (on a date determined by the Director of admissions) for an in-person interview or exam.

The headmaster will finally determine scholarships and announce them within a week of receiving the application. Like applications, scholarships are granted on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis.

  • Students Entering 1-4 

    Young Explorer Scholarships (2 scholarships available)

    This is for Grades 1-4 students curious about experiencing the world beyond the classroom.

    Write a short composition as described below.

    1-2: "My Favorite Place" (at least six sentences)

    3-4: "When I Travelled…" (3 paragraphs)

    Be interviewed by the Director of Admissions and/or Director of the Lower School.

  • Students Entering Grades 4-5

    Reading & Writing Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Read a chapter book and write a short composition as described below.

    4-5: "When I Travelled…" (at least four paragraphs)

    Be interviewed by the Director of the Lower School and/or Director of Admissions.

    Little Euclid Math Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in mathematics with 90% or more.

  • Students Entering Grades 5 or 6

    Aspiration Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2 scholarships available)

    Must provide proof of GPA.

    Students Entering Grades 6-8

    The Young Bard English Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Write a short composition (300 words) on a subject assigned on the exam day.

    Young Pythagoras Math Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in mathematics with 90% or more.

    Social Studies scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in social studies with 90% or more.

    Science scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in science with 90% or more.

    Scholarship for Excellence in Art or Music (2 scholarships available)

    Submit two works of art for evaluation or perform in front of an art teacher (dance/music/singing)

    Be interviewed by the Headmaster or a Music or Art teacher.

    Computer Technology scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in computer science with 90% or more.

  • Students Entering Grade 8

    Aspiration Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2 scholarships available)

    Must have an overall GPA 3.5 in Grade 7 class at current school.

    Must provide proof of GPA.

    Students Entering Grades 9-12

    Scholarship for Excellence in Art or Music (2 scholarships available)

    Submit two works of art for evaluation or perform in front of an art teacher (dance/music/singing)

    Be interviewed by the Headmaster or a Music or Art teacher.

    Aspiration Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2 scholarships available)

    Must have an overall GPA 3.5 in Grade 8 class at current school.

    Must provide proof of GPA.

    World Language Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    This is for students interested in world languages, cultural exchange, and travel.

    Submit a 500-word essay on the following topic: "Peace in a Multicultural World."

    Be interviewed by a World Languages teacher.

    The Bard English Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Write a 500-word essay on a subject assigned on the exam day.

    Pythagoras Math Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in mathematics with 90% or more.

    Social Studies scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in social studies with 95% or more.

    Science scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in science with 90% or more.

    Computer Technology scholarship (2 scholarships available)

    Pass a placement test in computer science with 90% or more.

For more details, please call (914) 365-1942 to speak with Dr. Benoit Van Lesberghe or e-mail the Director of Admissions at admissions@td.edu.