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The Village Scholarship
THE VILLAGE SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
The Village Scholarship (TVS) is a renewable scholarship designed for private elementary school students from underserved and underrepresented Black and Brown communities in low-income households. These students align with PSV’s core value of promoting racial equity in the private school experience. TVS aims to increase racial diversity in local private schools and address the financial aid gap. 2024 is the pilot year of the initiative, and additional learnings and program components will be applied and expanded starting in the 2025-2026 academic school year.
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ELIGIBILITY:
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Applicants must identify as Black or Latino/Hispanic
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Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have secured admission to a participating independent school
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Applicants must have financial need​
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Applicants must be well-versed in the PSV mission and if selected, commit to participating in PSV activities, programs, and events
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TVS TIMELINE (for the 2025-2026 school year):
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11/14/24: Virtual info session for school administrators
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11/19/24: Virtual info session for applicants
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12/01/24: Applications Open
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1/15/25: Application Closes
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Scholarship award notification: Amounts will be informed and verified after schools disseminate their acceptance letters and financial aid packages.​
AFFORDING PRIVATE SCHOOL
Recognizing the potential in each child and understanding the economic challenges many families face, PSV proudly launched the first-of-its-kind "The Village Scholarship" (TVS). This scholarship has been designed with our ethos at heart, emphasizing our commitment to ensuring that students from marginalized and underserved communities thrive in private school.
TVS will be a critical tool for supporting and resourcing families, and improving racial representation in California private schools.
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