The Full-Tuition Impact Scholarship
The Full-Tuition Impact Scholarship
Moravian Academy is proud to renew the Impact Scholarship, a prestigious opportunity that will award up to two full tuition scholarships to incoming Upper School students at the Merle-Smith Campus (grades 9–12). Valued at approximately $40,000 per year, this highly competitive scholarship is designed to attract high-achieving students with strong academic performance, leadership potential, and a desire to make a meaningful impact within their school community.
Moravian Academy is proud to renew the Impact Scholarship, a prestigious opportunity that will award up to two full tuition scholarships to incoming Upper School students at the Merle-Smith Campus (grades 9–12). Valued at approximately $40,000 per year, this highly competitive scholarship is designed to attract high-achieving students with strong academic performance, leadership potential, and a desire to make a meaningful impact within their school community.
At a time when families are navigating an increasingly competitive and costly college landscape, the Impact Scholarship reflects Moravian Academy’s commitment to expanding access to a rigorous, forward-thinking education—one that develops the critical thinking, leadership, and real-world skills essential for success in college and beyond.
Up to 2 incoming students will be awarded a full tuition of $40,000 per year.
Application Deadline: January 29, 2027
“We know that today’s students are eager to engage with the big issues shaping their future. The Impact Scholarship allows us to welcome students who are ready to lead, collaborate and contribute to a community that values curiosity, innovation and thoughtful leadership.”
— Adrianne Finley Odell,
Head of School
Head of School
The Evaluation and Selection Process
The Impact Scholarship is intended to support incoming students who will make an impact in ways that advance Moravian Academy—whether through the arts, athletics, or our new Center for Civic Leadership & Innovation, a forward-thinking program focused on preparing students to navigate complex global challenges while developing leadership and critical thinking skills.
Impact Scholarship candidates are evaluated through Moravian Academy’s standard admissions materials, which provide a comprehensive view of each student’s academic ability, character, and readiness to thrive in our community. Students selected for the scholarship may also demonstrate excellence and impact through athletics or the arts.
Impact Scholarship candidates are evaluated through Moravian Academy’s standard admissions materials, which provide a comprehensive view of each student’s academic ability, character, and readiness to thrive in our community. Students selected for the scholarship may also demonstrate excellence and impact through athletics or the arts.
The Selection Committee reviews letters of recommendation, an application essay written by the candidate included within the admissions application, and academic transcripts as part of this process.
Additionally, as part of the selection process, families will participate in an interview with the selection committee to learn more about each student’s readiness, independence, and potential for positive impact, while also exploring the partnership between the family and the school.
Why Moravian Academy?
The Merle-Smith Campus Experience
At Moravian Academy’s Merle-Smith Campus, students experience an Upper School designed to feel intentionally college-like—a place where independence, intellectual curiosity, and personal growth are cultivated every day.
A Program Designed for Independence
Our Upper School encourages students to develop strong self-awareness, ambition, and independence. Signature academic experiences emphasize advanced research, critical thinking, and meaningful cultural and personal exploration, helping students engage deeply with ideas while discovering their own passions and strengths.
Our Upper School encourages students to develop strong self-awareness, ambition, and independence. Signature academic experiences emphasize advanced research, critical thinking, and meaningful cultural and personal exploration, helping students engage deeply with ideas while discovering their own passions and strengths.
A Campus That Inspires Learning
The Merle-Smith Campus blends the best qualities of Moravian Academy’s earlier years—beautiful green space and historically significant architecture—with a purposeful Upper School environment. The result is a setting that mirrors aspects of a college campus and supports a rigorous, college-preparatory program.
The Merle-Smith Campus blends the best qualities of Moravian Academy’s earlier years—beautiful green space and historically significant architecture—with a purposeful Upper School environment. The result is a setting that mirrors aspects of a college campus and supports a rigorous, college-preparatory program.
Outcomes That Prepare Students for the Future
By senior year, students take ownership of their college admissions journey, working closely with expert counselors while leading their own search for the right fit. Moravian Academy graduates consistently gain admission to top colleges and universities across the United States and around the world and leave exceptionally prepared for the academic and personal challenges ahead.
By senior year, students take ownership of their college admissions journey, working closely with expert counselors while leading their own search for the right fit. Moravian Academy graduates consistently gain admission to top colleges and universities across the United States and around the world and leave exceptionally prepared for the academic and personal challenges ahead.
