The Kathleen Piwko Merit Scholarship

The Kathleen Piwko Merit Scholarship Awards are offered to new applicants to The Woods Academy Middle School (Grades 5-8).

These awards are granted to applicants based on academic achievement, strength of character, and the potential to make a significant positive impact on the school community.

Students who are eligible for the Kathleen Piwko Merit Scholarship will demonstrate:

• High academic achievement,
• Strong performance on standardized tests,
• Strong character,
• Outstanding citizenship, and
• Involvement in meaningful activities outside the classroom.

All merit scholarships are awarded for the first year of a student's enrollment at The Woods Academy. The amount of an award ranges from $1,500 - $2,500 per recipient. 
 
The number and amount of awards vary annually depending on the composition of the applicant pool, available space within a grade, and available resources.
 
Recipients of the awards are welcome to apply for additional need-based Financial Aid as the Kathleen Piwko Merit Scholarship is independent of the need-based Financial Aid process.

Scholarship Application Process:

• Complete Middle School Online Admission Application and answer additional essay questions for the Kathleen Piwko Merit Scholarship Award applicants.
• Participate in On-Campus Interview and Student Visit Day.
• Provide complete School Transcripts.
• Provide two Teacher Recommendation Forms.
• Provide a Letter of Character Recommendation from a source outside of the classroom (parish, sports team, principal, etc.).

For more information and to obtain the official scholarship essay questions, please contact Director of Admissions Molly McNamara Hugo - mmcnamara@woodsacademy.org or 301-222-0776.

Only applicants who have completed all of the above scholarship application process steps by the February 15 application deadline will be considered for the scholarship.