Admission

Merit Scholarships

St. Andrew's Merit Scholarship Program offers two prestigious scholarships, the Malone Scholarship and Julia Chadwick Arches to Excellence Scholarship, for academically exceptional students with financial need who are entering grades 7-12.
The Malone Scholarship was created consistent with the aspirations of The Malone Family Foundation whose principal initial objective is to improve access to quality education. Future St. Andrew's students and applicants for admission are encouraged to apply. Nevertheless, current St. Andrew's students are not prohibited from applying for a Malone Scholarship. The Julia Chadwick Arches to Excellence Scholarship was created with similar criteria and a consistent application process as the Malone Scholarship; the Chadwick scholarships are also open to admission applicants and current students in rising grades 7-12. The application process for the Merit program is rigorous, and recipients shine both at St. Andrew's and in their pursuits after commencement.
 
The Merit Scholarship Program not only makes it possible for these students to attend St. Andrew's, but also gives those students the preparation they need to succeed in college and in life. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee comprised of admission staff, administrators, and teachers and all applicant information will be shared with the selection committee confidentially.

How to Apply for a 2024-25 Merit Scholarship

List of 3 items.

  • Academic Qualifications

    1. Admission Applicants: Submit the completed Application for Admission to St. Andrew's accompanied by the $50 application fee. Please also complete this brief Merit Interest Form.
    2. Applicants for admission and merit should seek to also have submitted the following items from the admission process prior to February 1, 2024:
      • Completed applicant and parent questionnaire
      • Copy of the student's most recent report card
      • Two teacher recommendations (one English and one math)
      • Campus visit and interview with the Head of Middle or Upper School or admission committees
      • Admission Testing
      • Financial Aid Application
    3. Admission Applicants: Schedule admission testing in the form of the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) created by the ERB. Please designate St. Andrew's as a score recipient when you register. Our school code is 251424.
    4. Current St. Andrew's Students: The Admission Office will work with the Middle and Upper School offices to verify that all St. Andrew's merit applicants are in the top 5% in their class and with the financial aid office to ensure financial need. 
  • Financial Qualifications

    Once a student has completed the admission process, you must complete a confidential financial aid application through FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment. FACTS analyzes the information and suggests the amount your family can reasonably afford. 
     
    For families with interest in financial aid, please visit our Affording St. Andrew's webpage.
  • Testing

    ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam)

    February 1, 2024 is the last available date to take the ISEE or provide an ACT score report. 

    Current St. Andrew's students do not need to take the ISEE as standardized testing is already included in the student's permanent file.
 

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  • Photo of Crissie Walker

    Crissie Walker 

    Senior Director of Admission
    (601) 987-9312
  • Photo of Jessi Crawford

    Jessi Crawford 

    Director of Admission for Foundations and Early Childhood
    (601) 987-9323
  • Photo of Rebecca Meaders

    Becca Meaders 

    Director of Student Billing and Financial Aid
    (601) 853-6041
  • Photo of Tara Sullivan

    Tara Sullivan 

    Associate Director of Admission
    (601) 853-6042
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