Birch Middle School Scholar Award — Application
The Birch School is offering a limited number of partial-tuition Mid-Year Scholar Awards for students entering grades 6–8. These awards recognize creativity, curiosity, leadership, resilience, and alignment with our school’s mission. Please complete the application below. You can find the Guidelines and Rubric at the QR Code Below
What will it look like if my student is awarded a scholarship? How much will it cost?These awards cover up to half of the costs of attending The Birch School. Your family would be responsible for the remaining tuition costs.
Scholarship Award: $3250 + Materials Fee Award: $250 Your family would be responsible for $3250 over 5 months, ($650 per month, February - June).
Student Applicant Name
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What is the student's current learning situation?
How did you find out about the Scholarship?
Part 2: Student Response -Short Answer-
Choose ONE of the following prompts. Limit 150–300 words
Type your answer here: This should be answered by the student.
Part 3: Optional Creative Submission
Share a project or artifact of learning here; Please upload a creative project that shows something you’re proud of. This can be artwork, writing, a video, a performance, a design, a building project, or anything you’ve created. Tell us what it is and why you chose it.
What are you sharing and why do want us to see it?
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Part 4: Parent/Guardian Statement
In 150–300 words, please share why you believe your child is a good match for our school’s learning environment.
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Part 5: Letter of Recommendation
Please provide a letter from a teacher, coach, or mentor who can speak about the student’s strengths. This person should not be a family member. You can share this desciption:
Please write a brief recommendation describing the student’s strengths as a learner and community member. You may comment on their creativity, curiosity, work habits, resilience, social skills, or any qualities you feel are important. Examples from your experience with the student are especially helpful.
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