JOHN A. JARVIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Information for New Students and Families

Q: WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A JARVIS SCHOLARSHIP?

A: Any student whose current grade level is fifth through eleventh grade; those entering LCDS in sixth grade through twelfth grade for the 2011/2012 school year.

Q: HOW MANY SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED?

A: We will award four scholarships for the 2011/2012 school year.

Q: WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF EACH SCHOLARSHIP?

A: $10,000

Q: IS THIS A ONE-TIME AWARD?

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

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

A: No.

Q: HOW WILL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS BE SELECTED?

A: Scholarship applications will be considered in the same time frame as regular applications to the school.  Please call 717-392-2916, ext. 228 with any questions.

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 Jarvis Scholarship and admission to LCDS, click here .

To complete the regular LCDS application process, click here .

Q: WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINEs?

A: For the four 2011/2012 scholarships, applications submitted by April 9, 2011 will be considered for the 2011/2012 school year.

Q: WHEN WILL APPLICANTS BE NOTIFIED OF SELECTION?

A: For the four 2011/2012 scholarships, the selection committee's decisions will be communicated by April 23, 2011. Those selected as Jarvis Scholars will have until April 30, 2011 to make a decision on LCDS enrollment.

Q: IS THERE ANY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR A JARVIS 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, click here .

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

A: Yes. Acceptance of a Jarvis Scholarship does not eliminate a family from consideration for need-based assistance. Because a Jarvis Scholarship is based on merit, the amount of a Jarvis 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 $1.9 million in need-based financial aid to students each year. Any prospective family is encouraged to apply.