Merit-based Scholarships

The Virginia Mathews Scholars Program commends ten students on their exemplary achievement in the areas of Academic Excellence and Leadership and Service. These scholarship awards are available only to incoming 9th grade students and are not based on financial need.

How to Apply:

Submit a completed Admissions Application meeting all priority deadlines for incoming 9th grade students.
Submit responses to scholarship essay question(s) by January 23, 2023. Application questions may be found as optional checklist items in the Admissions Portal.
Submit an additional recommendation, specific to each of the scholarships. Recommendation forms must be received by February 2, 2023 for full consideration. Please request your recommendation as soon as possible, in order to give your recommender adequate time to complete.

Recipients will be notified with their admissions decision on March 10. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or the application process, please contact Jen Bash, Director of Admissions at admissions@smapdx.org or 503.721.7725.

Application and recommendation materials available in October in the Admissions Portal.

Virginia Mathews Academic Scholarship
Virginia Mathews Service and Leadership Scholarship

Virginia Mathews Academic Scholarship

All students with exemplary academic performance and a commitment to lifelong learning are invited to apply. While test scores are not the only indicator of exemplary academic performance, we strongly encourage students scoring in the 90th percentile or higher on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) to apply. Six scholarships in the amount of $2,500 are non-renewable and will be applied toward freshman year tuition.

* Recommendation letter for this scholarship may be from any current teacher or a 7th grade teacher.

Virginia Mathews Service and Leadership Scholarship

All students who have displayed a commitment and dedication to service and leadership in their school, church or community are invited to apply. Six scholarships in the amount of $2,500 are non-renewable and will be applied toward freshman year tuition.

*Recommendation letter for this scholarship may be from a current teacher, coach, or supervisor who can speak about experience in service and leadership.