About The Scholarship

THE VILLAGE SCHOLARSHIP

 

Values

• Equity: Strive for fairness and impartiality in the selection process, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants.

• Integrity: Uphold ethical standards in managing the scholarship program, maintaining transparency and accountability in all endeavors.

• Community: Foster a sense of belonging and communal support, nurturing an environment where scholarship recipients feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

 

Eligibility 

• Applicants must identify as a part of an underserved and underrepresented community

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have secured admission to a participating independent school

• Applicants must have financial need

• Applicants must be well-versed in the PSV mission and if selected, commit to participating in PSV activities, programs, and events

 

Application Requirements 

• Completed online application 

• Supporting documents 

• Participate in an interview process

• Submit proof of current financial aid offer

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Application Timeline ​

• Applications open December 1, 2024 and close January 15, 2025

• Scholarship award notification: Amounts will be informed and verified after schools disseminate their acceptance letters and financial aid packages.

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TVS Timeline for the 2025-2026 School Year​

• 11/14/24: Virtual info session for school administrators

• 11/19/24: Virtual info session for applicants 

• 12/01/24: Applications open 

• 1/15/25: Application closes

• Late January/Early February: Scholarship Review and Interview process

• Late February/Early March: Scholarship award notification

• Due to the varied timelines and requirements among schools, including differing response times and financial aid deadlines, we have established an estimated timeline to ensure a thorough and equitable review process. In late January to early February, we’ll begin the Scholarship Review and Interview phase.

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Selection Process

• PSV retained a third-party agency, AWA Consults, for the design, evaluation and awarding process to ensure privacy, objectivity and transparency when reviewing candidates. We have also partnered with Researcher, Writer and Wealth Activist Chloe B. McKenzie to ensure an equitable process.  Applicants shall be selected according to a combination of financial need, completed application and alignment with PSV’s values. 

 

Award Details  

• In its pilot year TVS will provide 4 partial scholarships for up to $10,000. Future scholarship award amounts will be determined by learnings from the pilot, and informed by a review of financial aid packages across the private school landscape.

• The full amount of the award will be disbursed directly to the school at the discretion of the family.