Current GFS students and new students applying for admission to Grades 9-12 at GFS are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

This award will be based on remarkable scholastic ability and enthusiasm about joining the GFS community. Need is considered as one factor in the evaluation process.

• Completed Hyatt Hood Young ‘42 Scholarship Application. All portions of the application, including one short answer question and one essay prompt, must be received by January 8, 2024. 
• Applicants to GFS must also submit their completed application for admission by January 8, 2024 to be considered for this scholarship. 
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation, including one from an academic teacher, must be received by January 8, 2024. Applicants must provide the names of their recommenders on the scholarship application. 
• Interview: Interviews of all Hyatt Hood Young ‘42 Scholarship applicants will be conducted by the Scholarship Committee on Friday, January 19, and Monday, January 22. The Garrison Forest School Admissions Office will contact you to select your preferred date and time.
• Current Academic Transcript: Your current transcript will be considered along with the additional application materials listed below. (Note: By submitting the application, you are authorizing the Scholarship Committee to request your transcript from the Registrar (current GFS students) or to review it from your admission application (prospective students).
• 2022 Tax Returns. Note: If you are applying for financial assistance, the Scholarship Committee will request this information from what has already been submitted; if you are not applying for financial assistance, please submit a copy of your 2022 tax returns via email to Catie Perich, Director of Enrollment Management, at catieperich@gfs.org.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by phone on Thursday, February 15.

Recipients who make satisfactory academic progress and remain in good standing in the Garrison Forest community will have their scholarship renewed each year.

Current GFS students and new students applying for admission to Grades 5-8 at GFS are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

This award will be based on remarkable scholastic ability and enthusiasm about being a part of the GFS community. Need is considered as one factor in the evaluation process.

• Completed Elizabeth Welsh Young ’40 Application. All portions of the application, including one short answer question, must be received by January 8, 2024.
• Applicants to GFS must also submit their completed application for admission by January 8, 2024 to be considered for this scholarship. 
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation, including one from an academic teacher, must be received by January 8, 2024. Applicants must provide the names of their recommenders on the scholarship application. 
• Interview: Interviews of all Elizabeth Welsh Young ’40 Scholarship applicants will be conducted by the Scholarship Committee on Friday, January 19, and Monday, January 22. The Garrison Forest School Admissions Office will contact you to select your preferred date and time.
• Current Academic Transcript: Your current transcript will be considered along with the additional application materials listed below. (Note: By submitting the application, you are authorizing the Scholarship Committee to request your transcript from the Registrar (current GFS students) or to review it from your admission application (prospective students).
• 2022 Tax Returns. Note: If you are applying for financial assistance, the Scholarship Committee will request this information from what has already been submitted; if you are not applying for financial assistance, please submit a copy of your 2022 tax returns via email to Catie Perich, Director of Enrollment Management, at catieperich@gfs.org.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by phone on Thursday, February 15.

Recipients who make satisfactory academic progress and remain in good standing in the Garrison Forest community will have their scholarship renewed each year.

Current GFS students and new students applying for admission to Grades 8-12 as boarding students at GFS are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be daughters, granddaughters, sisters or nieces of a GFS alumna.

These awards recognize exceptional character and academic achievement.

• Completed Legacy Scholarship Application. All portions of the application, including one essay question, must be received by January 31, 2024.
• Applicants to GFS must also submit their completed application for admission by January 15, 2024 to be considered for this scholarship. 
• Interview: Scholarship finalists will be invited to interview with a member of the Legacy Scholarship Committee in February.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by phone on Monday, March 11, 2024. 

Recipients who make satisfactory academic progress and remain in good standing in the Garrison Forest community will have their scholarship renewed each year.