Scholarship Opportunity for Evanston Students at Roycemore School

Do you have a child in your life with unbridled potential and a keen love for learning? Have their past experiences with school not given them the resources and attention to help them flourish? A small school could be the answer. By providing more one on one interactions and community building in the classroom, students build important relationships and grow. New Eisner Scholar Sierra talks about her experience with a small school, “Roycemore has provided many new opportunities for me especially because of the smaller class sizes. I know this is said very often in favor of this school, but the teachers know you as an individual. It helps them understand you as a person and what you need, and your teachers can choose different focuses of the curriculum to better suit the class.” Roycemore values creating opportunities for every student to reach their full potential and have access to the education they deserve. Helping to make this possible are financial aid options for both current and applying students.

One of the school’s most comprehensive financial aid opportunities is the Robert Eisner Distinguished Scholar Program, a full tuition merit scholarship program which can be renewed for all subsequent years of a student’s time at Roycemore. The program was established in memory of world-renowned economist, Mr. Robert Eisner. Eisner was an important staple of the Evanston community and was a long-time benefactor of Roycemore School, and Roycemore honors his contributions by continuing his legacy. As an advisor to presidents, governments, and the educational community during the course of his long and distinguished career, Eisner exemplified the core values of the school.

Each year, at least one Eisner Scholarship is awarded to a rising 9th or 10th grade student based on a number of factors. The selection committee looks at academic achievement, social justice and civic engagement work, and leadership abilities to find students who will enrich the school environment. Scholarships are renewed each subsequent year, so long as the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average and contributes positively to the school. Eisner scholars can truly be any student, as Director of Admissions Amanda Avery tells us: “An Eisner scholar isn’t always the loudest, most outgoing student in the room. Oftentimes, Eisner Scholars have unique passions that they demonstrate to us that make them standout students. And no matter what, we see kind, determined, and intelligent students receive the scholarship every year.”

The Eisner Scholarship application process aims to provide a comprehensive view of a student's abilities by including teacher recommendations, standardized test results, school records, and a writing sample. Finalists are also asked to participate in an interview process, and this year will be no exception with virtual interviews taking place on an invitation basis. Head of Roycemore’s Upper School, Stefanie Rivera, talks about the benefits of having the Eisner Scholarship at Roycemore: “We are so grateful that we can make Roycemore an option for new students with this Scholarship, as well as provide leadership opportunities for our current students. Each year the selection committee comments that it is humbling to learn about these motivated and talented students and that it is an honor to acknowledge those who rise to the top and will go on to represent Roycemore.” If you are interested in applying for the Eisner Scholarship at Roycemore, please feel free to reach out with any questions. The Application Deadline will close on Monday, November 16th.

Find out more at www.roycemoreschool.org/eisner. Contact Director of Admissions, Amanda Avery, at aavery@roycemoreschool.org for questions.