community SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Information for New Students and Families

Q: WHO IS ELIGIBLE to compete for A community SCHOLARSHIP?

A: Any student whose current grade level is fifth through eleventh grade; those entering LCDS in sixth grade through twelfth grade for the 2010/2011 school year.  The program is offered to the children and grandchildren of Franklin & Marshall College employees.

Q: WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF the SCHOLARSHIP?

A: $10,000

Q: IS THIS A ONE-TIME AWARD?

A: No. Assuming that a Community Scholar continues to thrive in the LCDS environment by fulfilling academic and extra-curricular expectations, the Scholarship will be extended each year through graduation.

Q: IS RE-APPLICATION REQUIRED EACH YEAR FOR A STUDENT WHO RECEIVES A community SCHOLARSHIP?

A: No.

Q: HOW WILL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS BE SELECTED?

A: Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of multiple criteria. While an exemplary academic record is certainly important, so are strong recommendations from teachers, plus demonstrated involvement and accomplishment in athletics, in the arts and/or service to the community. Commitment to learning and habits that show engagement with school and community are encouraged for all students at LCDS. A scholarship applicant will be evaluated with these values in mind.

Q: HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP?

A: Please click here for instructions or call 717-392-2916, ext. 228 with your questions. You can also schedule a campus visit at that time.

Q: IS APPLYING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP THE SAME AS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO LCDS?

A: No.

To apply for both a Community Scholarship and admission to LCDS, click here .

To complete the regular LCDS application process, click here .

Q: WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINEs?

A: In the first year, scholarship applications will be considered through the spring and summer.

Q: IS THERE ANY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR A community SCHOLARSHIP?

A: No. Current LCDS students commute from homes in Lancaster, Berks, York, Dauphin, Chester, and Lebanon counties. For information about transportation and other aspects of the LCDS community, see the ABOUT LCDS/FAST FACTS on our website.

Q: CAN community SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ALSO RECEIVE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

A: Yes. Acceptance of a Community Scholarship does not eliminate a family from consideration for need-based assistance. Because a Community Scholarship is based on merit, the amount of a Community Scholarship will not change in the event that need-based financial assistance is also awarded. Families from a broad range of incomes apply to LCDS. Beyond the merit-based program, LCDS provides more than $1.6 million in need-based financial aid to students each year. Any prospective family is encouraged to apply.