This endowed scholarship, named in honor of one of the founder’s of Harford Day School, is for a mission-appropriate student whose presence in the school will increase the diversity of the student population, whether on a racial, ethnic, socio-economic or any other meaningful basis. This need-based scholarship is awarded to a new student entering Grade 6 with demonstrated financial need as established through the responsive tuition application process.

Established in 2015, in recognition of the growing Latino community in Harford County, The Ventaja Scholarship seeks to provide the opportunity of a Harford Day School education to a deserving student of Latino heritage with demonstrated financial need as established through the responsive tuition application process.

This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Frederick Mannion, an alumnus of Harford Day School. The Mannion Scholarship is awarded every three years (next in 2020-2021) to an incoming 6th grade student new to Harford Day School with a record of strong academic achievement, excellent school citizenship, and a desire to contribute to Harford Day both inside and outside of the classroom. The award is 50% of the annual tuition for Grades 6-8. Financial need is not a criterion for this award.

Applicants admitted to Kindergarten from Goddard School Bel Air, Goddard School Forest Hill, and Grade 1 from Monarch Montessori will receive a one-time scholarship of $2,000. Financial need is not a criterion for this award.

A limited number of new applicants displaying extraordinary academic promise and the best traits of personal character will be recognized with a one-time scholarship (amount varies). All applications received by January 10, 2020 will be considered for these awards. Finalists will be invited for an interview and awards will be announced with the admission decision in February.

A limited number of new applicants displaying extraordinary academic promise, leadership potential, and the best traits of personal character will be recognized with a one-time scholarship (amount varies). All applications received by January 10, 2020 will be considered for this award. Finalists will be invited to complete an essay and an in-person interview. Awards will be announced with the admission decision in February.