The Julie Peters Distinguished Scholar Award

Rising sixth and ninth-grade applicants, who are new to Canterbury and whose families show financial need, will be considered for The Julie Peters Distinguished Scholar Award.
Julie Peters is an integral piece of Canterbury School’s history. Ms. Peters made a tremendous impact on the lives of our students, dedicating more than 40 years to Canterbury, both in the classroom and leading our Admission Office. Deeply committed to providing opportunities for young people of promise, Julie Peters changed lives. The Julie Peters Distinguished Scholar Award ensures that her legacy will continue to play a role in Canterbury’s future in and through high-achieving students of exceptional character.

AWARD DETAILS

Academic Excellence
Recipients of The Julie Peters Distinguished Scholar Award demonstrate outstanding academic achievement by combining a superior GPA throughout a challenging elementary and middle school curriculum with highly competitive standardized test scores on the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).

Award
Recipients of this award will receive a one-half tuition scholarship to Canterbury School the year of their acceptance and for every year the student attends Canterbury. Yearly renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon the maintenance of the high standards for which it was awarded. Such standards include a superior grade point average, involvement in the school community, and a record of good citizenship. Families who have qualified as need-based families may supplement The Julie Peters Distinguished Scholar Award by requesting additional financial assistance through the financial aid committee.

Assessment
Students must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) as part of the application process. Those who perform well on this exam, and who have submitted the required school records and documents prior to the exam, will be invited to participate in an interview with members of the Canterbury School Admission Committee. 

FACTS Application
The Julie Peters Distinguished Scholar Award is a need-based scholarship. Eligibility for this financial award is contingent upon the submission of a completed FACTS application by the January 15 deadline. FACTS applications will be reviewed by the financial committee to determine financial need. 
 
Canterbury School does not use financial need as a consideration in assessing a student's eligibility for admission. The admission and financial aid processes are separate and distinct. No decisions regarding financial aid are made until the student is accepted and space is available in the desired grade level.
 
Notification
Recipients of The Julie Peters Distinguished Scholar Award will be notified by February 28, 2024.
Julie Peters Distinguished Scholars are CREATIVE THINKERS and PROBLEM SOLVERS who embrace and adapt to new challenges. They show DEDICATED participation in a variety of programs that may include the arts, athletics, community service, clubs, and student government. Julie Peters Distinguished Scholars are RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS who represent Canterbury School’s commitment to fostering INTEGRITY and to promoting HONOR and TRUST within our community.

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