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Merit Scholarships

Last Updated on 25 March 2010 Written by Lauren Moody

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Merit Scholarship

The Oak Hill Merit Scholarship Program was created for highly qualified students who will stand out as scholars and leaders among the talented Oak Hill student body. Scholarship recipients receive awards of up to 80% of the annual Oak Hill tuition based on demonstrated academic excellence (an equivalent of up to $12,000 annually).

This is not a need-based scholarship.

The scholarship is an institutional gift that recognizes students’ achievement and potential; the Scholarship Committee is highly selective.

To apply, a student must be:
  • Entering grade K-12
  • Inquisitive and motivated, and maintaining at least a 3.65 GPA (or equivalent)
  • An academic achiever
  • Someone who fills his or her free time with the arts, volunteering, clubs, teams, and service
  • A new applicant for Oak Hill that meets the admission requirements

Recipients will be able to keep their scholarship for the duration of their education at Oak Hill so long as they maintain at least a 3.65 GPA; participate actively and positively in the school community; serve as a role model to peers; seek leadership roles in the student body; uphold commendable behavior on campus and in the Lane County community.

Scholarship Application Checklist

  1. Complete the regular Oak Hill School application 
  2. Submit the Financial Aid application online, if appropriate (the merit scholarship is not a need-based award, so if your family would not be able to cover the cost of an Oak Hill education without a scholarship, we recommend you apply)
  3. Complete and the Merit Scholarship Application
  4. Submit 2 pieces of work that demonstrate to the Scholarship Committee why you should receive this selective academic award. Use any academic medium to submit something you have created (essay, video, leadership projects, math equation, etc.) that will demonstrate your scholarship and help you to stand out.
  5. Have two (2) educators who can describe to your candidacy for this academic scholarship complete and submit a letter of recommendation in a sealed and signed envelope to Oak Hill School attn: Merit Scholarship Selection Committee
Mission
Oak Hill is an independent school providing a rigorous college preparatory education for motivated students, challenging each student to develop his or her intellectual and creative abilities.  Oak Hill’s culture inspires students to contribute responsibly to the community, develop good character, and embrace a love of learning.