Scholarship Programs
Each year, an impressive group of incoming Third and Fourth Form (ninth and tenth grade) students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their community are chosen for Canterbury’s merit scholarship programs.
Canterbury offers several scholarship programs, each with its own set of selective criteria. Recipients will be notified of the Scholarship Committee's decision at the same time as their admission decision (March 10).
Grandview Scholars
The Grandview Scholars Program combines merit and financial need to support students from underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and a desire to contribute to the school community. This prestigious scholarship covers the full demonstrated financial need for the duration of the student’s time at Canterbury, provided they maintain strong academic standing and continue to contribute positively to the school’s community.
How to Apply:
All applicants to the Third and Fourth Forms (ninth and tenth grades) are automatically considered for the Grandview Scholars Program based on their admission and financial aid applications.
By January 15
Complete both the online admission and financial aid applications, including all required supporting documents.
Nicolas J. DiTullo Scholarship
The Nicolas J. DiTullo Scholarship awards $5,000 each to two incoming Third Form (ninth grade) students annually. It is renewable each year the recipient remains enrolled at Canterbury. Eligible candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance and a commitment to extracurricular involvement. Applicants must be students of:
- St. Gregory the Great School — Danbury, CT
- St. Mary School — Bethel, CT
- St. Rose of Lima School — Newtown, CT
How to Apply:
All applicants from the above-mentioned schools are automatically considered.
By January 15
Complete the online admission application, including all required supporting documents.
Families applying for both need-based financial aid and a scholarship must also submit the online financial aid application by January 15.
Pallium Scholarship
The Pallium Scholarship is a merit-based program for students from Catholic schools across the United States, recognizing academic excellence and exemplary personal qualities. One $10,000 scholarship is awarded each year, renewable through graduation, with two additional $5,000 scholarships for finalists. Students entering the Third or Fourth Forms (ninth or tenth grades) are eligible. Families may also apply for need-based financial aid alongside the scholarship application.
How to Apply:
By January 15
Complete the online admission application, including all required supporting documents. Applicants for the Pallium Scholarship must also provide a written essay to the Admission Committee articulating their qualifications for the scholarship.
Families applying for both need-based financial aid and a scholarship must also submit the online financial aid application by January 15.
Town Scholarship
The Town Scholarship is awarded annually to new day students entering the Third or Fourth Forms (ninth or tenth grades) from New Milford or Sherman, Connecticut. Applicants must demonstrate a superior academic record and outstanding personal qualities through extracurricular activities and character references. Several partial scholarships are awarded each year, renewable through graduation, provided the student maintains a cumulative honors average.
How to Apply:
By January 15
Complete the online admission application, including all required supporting documents.
Applicants for the Town Scholarship must also provide a written essay to the Admission Committee responding to the following prompt: “How would you take advantage of our Canterbury experience?” In your essay, please discuss any academic, service, or extra-curricular interest that you wish to develop.
Families applying for both need-based financial aid and a scholarship must also submit the online financial aid application by January 15.
Questions?
For further information about our scholarship programs or our selection process, please contact:
Erin Deshaies ’86, P ‘13, ‘14, Director of Admission Operations & Financial Aid
Phone: 860-210-3833 | Email: edeshaies@cbury.org