About MKA’s Community Scholars Program
The Community Scholars Program was founded in 1969 by Montclair Academy and has been the longest standing commitment in our financial aid program. It is unique because the award strongly considers both financial need and academic merit. The program can support seven scholars per year and is funded by endowment, annual giving, and the operating budget. The number of open scholarships in a given year is determined by the number of Community Scholars who graduated from MKA the previous year.
MKA’s Community Scholars have been some of the most accomplished and remarkable people to graduate from our school.
What is included in the Community Scholars Program?
MKA’s Community Scholars Program covers the full tuition and all additional costs including, but not limited to, books, lunch, transportation, and athletic equipment.
What are the qualifications for a Community Scholar?
In selecting Community Scholars, the school’s priority is to offer need based awards to students who represent a racial or ethnic minority and embrace the values upheld by the MKA community. Families must demonstrate a full financial need in order to be considered.
How to apply:
- Complete the MKA application by Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Download and complete the MKA Community Scholar Application and submit relevant supplemental materials by Friday, January 31, 2025
- Complete the financial aid application by Wednesday, February 12, 2025
All finalists will be contacted to schedule a separate Community Scholar Interview.
We welcome students entering grades 6-11 to apply for the Community Scholarship.