SCHOLARSHIPS
In addition to our need-based financial aid awards, Garrison Forest offers the following merit scholarships:
Forest Fellow Merit Scholarships
Forest Fellow Merit Scholarships ($5,000) recognize exceptional character and academic achievement, and are awarded to three incoming students in grades 5-10. These awards will follow recipients through their time at Garrison Forest. To apply, applicants should complete the Forest Fellow Merit Scholarship application, and complete their admission application by January 15, 2023. Finalists will be invited to interview with Chris Hughes, Head of School, in early February, and recipients will be notified by phone on February 16, 2023.
Garrison Forest Boarding Scholarship
The Garrison Forest Boarding Scholarship ($10,000) recognizes one incoming boarding student for her commitment to service and contribution to her community. This award will follow its recipient through her time at Garrison Forest. To apply, applicants should submit the Garrison Forest Boarding Scholarship application, and complete their admission application by January 31, 2023. Finalists will be invited to interview with Rachel Waller, Interim Director of Residential Life, in late February, and recipients will be notified by phone on March 10, 2023.
Legacy Scholarship Program
Garrison Forest offers two merit-based legacy scholarships for any new student or current day student entering Grades 8-12 to board at Garrison Forest. These awards recognize exceptional character and academic achievement. The Legacy Scholarship covers the difference in cost between day and boarding tuition. Both current students and new applicants who are alumnae daughters, granddaughters, sisters or nieces are eligible to apply. Scholarships are renewable each year with good academic standing.
To apply, applicants should submit the Legacy Scholarship application by January 31, 2023. Finalists will be invited to interview with the Legacy Scholarship Committee in late February, and recipients will be notified by phone on March 10, 2023. Legacy scholarship application
True Blue Boarding Scholarships
True Blue Boarding Scholarships ($10,000) recognizes up to two current day students entering grades 8-11 who wish to develop their leadership and independence by living on campus as members of our boarding community. Named for our school color, these awards will be given to students who exemplify the Garrison Forest spirit. These awards will follow recipients as long as they are boarding students at Garrison Forest. To apply, applicants should submit the True Blue Scholarship application by February 7, 2023. Finalists will be invited to interview with Rachel Waller, Interim Director of Residential Life, and recipients will be notified in mid-March.