All Saints' Episcopal School ~ Head's Scholar

Independent Episcopal schools believe in educating the whole child: mind, body and spirit within the Anglican tradition of worship. They are deeply committed to preparing every one of their students with the essential knowledge and skills they need to thrive in future educational endeavors, to succeed in college and beyond, and to be positive influences in their communities.

All Saints’ Episcopal School subscribes to this belief and incorporates these values into its educational program. As a complement to the daily intellectual journey with our many talented students, we are pleased to offer an award program which recognizes stellar academic talent, exemplary character traits and commitment of service to others.

The All Saints’ Episcopal School Head’s Scholar Award Program was created in spring 2005 with a sincere desire to celebrate academic achievement at its highest level. The Program is open to rising sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade students who meet specific academic, character and community service criteria. Applications are accepted in the spring for the upcoming school year.

Program expanded to now include rising 9th grade students.

Head's Scholar Application

Eligibility

• Entering Grade 7, 8 or 9
• Minimum 95 overall average in current school or 92 if current All Saints’ student
• Top percentile on standardized tests
1. Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
2. Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
3. Duke Talent Search (PSAT or SAT)
• Top marks related to effort and discipline
• Minimum of three high character references from individuals not related to the student; one must be from current classroom teacher
• Community Service activities
• Involvement in one’s religious community
• Extracurricular or co-curricular activities

Grant Award

• 75% tuition renewable annually through Grade 12 Award based on Annual Tuition
• Eligibility for annual renewal of Head’s Scholar Award while enrolled at All Saints’ Episcopal School:
1. Students must maintain a minimum 92 overall grade average
2. Top marks related to effort and discipline
3. Exemplary character and behavior
4. Students must be enrolled in Honors level, AP and/or Classics Diploma track classes

Head's Scholar Award Selection Process

1. If new to All Saints’ Episcopal School, complete the School’s Application for Admission and the required Admission test prior to the Head’s Scholar Application deadline.
2. If new to All Saints’ Episcopal School, schedule a required classroom visit with peers. Call the Admission Office to schedule the visit prior to the Head’s Scholar Application deadline. (If currently enrolled at All Saints’, please skip steps 1 & 2.)
3. Complete the Head’s Scholar Award Application and return with a current transcript and any standardized tests which have been completed.
4. Provide a minimum of three character references, mailed under separate cover to the Admission Office, one of which must be from a current classroom teacher.
5. Finalist candidates are chosen each year based on a combination of grades, standardized testing and character.
6. All Saints’ will schedule a personal interview with finalist candidates and parents conducted by Head of School, Director of Admission and Division Head. During the interview time, the candidate should be prepared to complete the following:
    a. Essay
    b. Evaluative test (separate from the Admission test)
7. The Head’s Scholar Committee will review all completed Applications.
    a. The Committee recommends candidates to Head of School.
    b. Headmaster selects Head’s Scholars on an annual basis.