Keystone Scholarship Program
At Keystone, we are committed to helping students thrive. The scholarship program exists for middle school and high school students. Applications can be submitted online prior to enrollment in courses. Keystone awards one middle school scholarship and up to three online scholarships for high school students per school year. Learn more about the middle school scholarship application and high school scholarship application requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients will receive the services and support available to full-time students, including Student Success Advisor support, engagement monitoring, college counseling, and instructional support from certified teachers. Students will also be assigned a mentor that can provide additional support, encouragement and connections with resources.
Middle School Scholarship Application
Keystone awards one middle school scholarship for tuition-free, full-time enrollment* per school year to new or returning middle school students. The recipient must demonstrate both high academic potential and family financial need. Students must complete the middle school scholarship application and submit all requested materials prior to enrollment.
Who Can Apply?
Middle school students who are entering their 6th, 7th, or 8th grade year with an average letter grade of B and meet the scholarship's economic needs guidelines.
High School Scholarship Application
Keystone awards up to three high school scholarship for tuition-free, full-time enrollment* per school year to new or returning high school students in 9th or 10th grade. The recipient must demonstrate both high academic potential and family financial need. Students must complete the high school scholarship application and submit all requested materials prior to enrollment.
Who Can Apply?
High school students entering their 9th or 10th grade year with a grade point average of 3.0 (letter grade of B) and meet the scholarship's economic needs guidelines.
Selection Process
Upon receipt of middle school scholarship applications and high school scholarship applications, submissions will be evaluated. Scholarships are merit-based and applications will be evaluated on three student essays, grade point average, two letters of recommendation, Parent Information Form, financial needs, and student introduction.
The scholarship committee will rate all required components on the applications and before final selection, candidates will be interviewed by phone or video conference.
Scholarship recipients can expect to be notified within 1 month of their completed application submission. Students receiving a scholarship and their parent/guardian must complete a form agreeing to the terms of the program.
After final scholarship acceptances are completed and agreement forms are signed, applicants who were not selected will receive email notifications.
Scholarship Renewal
The goal of the Keystone Scholarship Program is to renew scholarships for all years of high school for the awarded students. Annual scholarship renewal decisions are made based on the student’s engagement and academic progress and will be determined on a yearly basis. To be eligible for renewal, students must meet the following criteria:
Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA(HS) or average letter grade of B(MS) for each scholarship year
Maintain course pacing requirements, completing courses on time without extensions
Meet student activity requirements as identified in the Student Activity Policy
Participate in all mentoring meetings and activities unless excused by the mentor
For questions about the scholarship renewal process, please email KSAcademics@thekeystoneschool.net.
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*Full-time enrollment per school year equates to 5 full credit courses
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