Scholarships

Thornton-Donovan School Scholarships

Scholarships for High-Achieving New Students!  Scholarships available to new students applying to Thornton-Donovan School for entry in September.

Scholarships for academic excellence in specific subjects as well as targeting specific skills or interests are available for students entering the Lower (1-5), Middle (6-8) and High (9-11) Schools. Scholarships.

Each student can apply for ONLY one scholarship and must submit a letter of reference from an adult (not related) from the community or from their current school. Students will have to come to Thornton-Donovan School (date determined with the Director of admissions) to perform the task in a controlled environment.

Scholarships will be finally determined by the Headmaster and will be announced within a week following the application. Like applications, scholarships are granted on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis.


Scholarships of $7,500 ($2,500 dollar tuition reduction for 3 school years).

Students Entering 1-4 

Young Explorer Scholarships (2 scholarship available)

For students in Grades 1-4 who exhibit curiosity in experiencing the world beyond the classroom.

  • Write a short composition as described below.

    • 1-2: "My Favorite Place" (at least 6 sentences)

    • 3-4: "When I Travelled…" (3 paragraphs)

    • Be interviewed by the Director of Admissions and/or Director of the Lower School


Scholarships of $10,000 ($2,500 dollar tuition reduction for 4 school years).

Students Entering Grades 4-5

Reading & Writing Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Read a chapter book and write a short composition as described below.

    • 4-5: "When I Travelled…" (at least 4 paragraphs)

    • Be interviewed by the Director of the Lower School and/or Director of Admissions

Little Euclid Math Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in mathematics with 90% or more.


Scholarships of $12,000 ($4,000 dollar tuition reduction for 3 school years).

Students Entering Grades 5 or 6

Aspiration Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2 scholarships available)

  • Must provide proof of GPA.

Students Entering Grades 6-8

The Young Bard English Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Write a short composition (300 words) on a subject assigned the day of the exam.


Young Pythagoras Math Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in mathematics with 90% or more.

Social Studies scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in social studies with 90% or more.

Science scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in science with 90% or more.

Scholarship for Excellence in Art or Music (2 scholarships available)

  • Submit two works of art for evaluation or perform in front of an art teacher (dance/music/singing)

  • Be interviewed by the Headmaster, or a Music or Art teacher.

Computer Technology scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in computer science with 90% or more.


Scholarships of $24,000 ($6,000 dollar tuition reduction for 4 school years)

Students Entering Grade 8 

Aspiration Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2 scholarships available)

Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 in Grade 7 class at current school.

  • Must provide proof of GPA.

Students Entering Grade 9-11

Scholarship for Excellence in Art or Music (2 scholarships available)

  • Submit two works of art for evaluation or perform in front of an art teacher (dance/music/singing)

  • Be interviewed by the Headmaster, or a Music or Art teacher.

Aspiration Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2 scholarships available)

Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 in Grade 8 class at current school.

  • Must provide proof of GPA.

World Language Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

For students with an interest in world languages, cultural exchange, and travel.

  • Submit a 500 words essay on the following topic: "Peace in a Multicultural World".

  • Be interviewed by a World Languages teacher.

The Bard English Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Write a 500 words essay on a subject assigned the day of the exam.


Pythagoras Math Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in mathematics with 90% or more.

Social Studies scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in social studies with 95% or more.

Science scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in science with 90% or more.

Computer Technology scholarship (2 scholarships available)

  • Pass a placement test in computer science with 90% or more.


For more and details please call (914) 365-1942 to speak with Dr. Benoit Van Lesberghe or e-mail the Director of Admissions at admissions@td.edu.