Woodward School is Awarding Scholarships to Children of Essential Workers

QUINCY, Mass., May 14, 2020 (Newswire.com) - The Woodward School today announced Essential Worker Scholarships, new scholarships aimed at giving back to the community which it serves. The Essential Worker Scholarships are being offered to girls who are not currently enrolled at the school, entering grades 6-12, and offers a new way for students to become part of the program.

Woodward has been a leader in Girls’ education since 1894. Although we have been in quarantine, Woodward has been at the forefront in providing its program virtually, making a seamless transition to providing first-class, online learning for our students since March 13, 2020, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

“We are delighted to offer the Essential Worker Scholarships to daughters, granddaughters, nieces of Essential Workers who are doing so much in these trying times,” says Renee DuChainey-Farkes, Head of School at The Woodward School. “At this time, we know it has been hard for Essential Workers and their families. We want to help. There is no better time than now for us to reach out to more families with daughters and make a difference!”

At Woodward, each student will:

·         Discover Her Best Self

·         Develop Close and Meaningful Relationships​

·         Build Confidence and Self-Assurance

·         Experience Teachers as Mentors

·         Enjoy Small Class Sizes

·         Experience Rewarding Academics

These scholarships are being offered to children of Essential Workers who are not currently enrolled at Woodward. The student must complete a virtual interview and essay to be eligible for this scholarship. To apply for the scholarship contact Linda Harding, Director of Enrollment, at admissions@thewoodwardschool.org.

The Essential Workers Scholarship will be available starting May 13, 2020. For more information on the Essential Worker Scholarship, visit www.thewoodwardschool.org.

For more about The Woodward School, join a Virtual Open Houses held on Wednesday mornings, 8:30 to 9:30 am (EST).  

About The Woodward School: The Woodward School has been the best place for girls to learn and lead since 1894 offering a college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12. Woodward’s mission is to honor and cultivate each student’s academic and personal potential and encourage each of our students to make a lifelong commitment to using their gifts and talents for the benefit of others. With a low student-teacher ratio, we prepare each girl uniquely well for college and for life. Our faculty are innovative and tech smart resulting in great success with the transition from classroom to home learning this Spring.

Source: The Woodward School