Merit Scholarship

November 3, 2025 - Last Day to Apply  CLOSED
November 10, 2025 - Last Day to Complete CLOSED
December 5, 2025 - Finalist Notification and Interview Scheduling
December 8-10, 2025 - Finalist Interviews
December 18, 2025 - Decision Release Date

Once an admission decision has been communicated to a family, the merit scholarship will no longer be available. We encourage all interested candidates to submit their materials promptly to be considered for this opportunity.

To be considered in rolling decision, applicants must ensure that their merit scholarship application is complete with their admission and, if applicable, financial aid application. All applications are reviewed at the same time. Finalists will be notified on a rolling basis and scheduled for interviews. 

Once an admission decision has been communicated to a family, the merit scholarship will no longer be available. We encourage all interested candidates to submit their materials promptly to be considered for this opportunity.

New applicants for grades 9, 10 and 11 are eligible to apply. Limited to the most exemplary applicants, merit scholarships are awarded in amounts up to $10,000. Scholarships renew annually provided recipients maintain an outstanding academic and behavior record. Applicants may apply for both a merit scholarship and need-based financial aid. 

• You must have a current admission application on file before applying for a merit scholarship.
• Merit applications must be completed within the application pool you have selected (Early or Rolling). 

• Outstanding academic record across a range of subject areas 
• Strong character and citizenship 
• Demonstrated leadership 
• Evidence of contribution(s) to school or local community 

All Merit Scholarship applicants are required to submit the following:

1.  Write your essay and be prepared to upload it at the end of the Merit Scholarship Application Form.

Essay Topic:

• Oxbridge Academy’s vision is to graduate students who will meet the world boldly with initiative and kindness. Reflect upon a time when you demonstrated leadership, took initiative, or exhibited kindness. Explain how the experience changed you and what lesson(s) you learned. 

Essay Criteria:

• Your full name must be at the top of the document. 
• Include the word count at the bottom.
• Name your file: Last name, First name Merit (ex. Smith, John Merit).
• Save as PDF or Word document.
• Minimum of 400 words.

2. Be prepared to answer the following questions on the form:

• Tell us about your extracurricular involvement including details including years of participation, teams, organizations, clubs, etc.
• Tell us about your awards and accomplishments.
• How do you demonstrate leadership and strong character inside and outside of the classroom?
• How will you contribute to Oxbridge?
• Why do you feel you are deserving of this merit scholarship?

3. Complete and submit the Merit Scholarship Application Form.