A variety of scholarships are available at Alverno, based on a combination of merit, service, and need. Alverno scholarships are funded by private corporations, foundations, and individuals who are friends of the school. The criteria for awarding scholarships is defined by the donors and selections are made by the Scholarship Selection Committee in coordination with the Admissions Office.
How is a scholarship different from financial aid? Financial aid is based on financial need. This must be demonstrated through the SSS (School and Student Service) Parents' Financial Statement. A scholarship is based on merit or a combination of merit and need. A merit scholarship is offered for academic merit alone. A merit/need scholarship is offered based on academic merit combined with financial need.
How do I apply for a merit/need-based scholarship? There are two parts to the merit/need-based scholarship application:
- The SSS form (for need-based scholarships and financial aid)
The quickest and easiest way is to apply online through www.nais.org. Have your credit card and latest tax return by your side. You can also request SSS forms from the Alverno Registrar’s Office (ext 236). To assure that we will have your information to consider, you must file the Parents' Financial Statement by January 17. See Financial aid FAQs for more information.
- The scholarship application, which can be downloaded here, or requested from Alverno.
Download scholarship application for incoming 9th or transfer students.
The scholarship application is very important, and questions should be answered with care. It is due with the 9th grade application. If your scholarship is renewable, you must reapply every year.
It is very important that we receive both parts of your scholarship application on time. If the Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee does not have your complete information when it meets, you cannot be considered for a scholarship.
How do I apply for a merit scholarship? Fill out the scholarship application (which can be downloaded above) and submit it with your application for admission.
What makes a good scholarship application? It should be completely filled out, neatly written, and well thought out. Applicants should give examples of leadership and service they have performed. Please be specific Remember, we don’t know you or what you have done. You need to tell us!
What is the criteria for getting a scholarship? Most of our scholarships come from foundations which have specific requirements. However, the selection criteria below fits them all.
- All As and Bs for the last three years of school
- High entrance test scores (incoming 9th)
- Outstanding recommendations, and excellent comments on report cards
- Thoughtful scholarship application
- Financial need demonstrated through SSS if scholarship is need-based)
- All parts of the scholarship application must have been submitted on time.
Incoming 9th grade applicants and transfer students should submit their scholarship application with their application for admission.
Are all scholarship renewable? If you receive a scholarship, your notification letter will say whether or not it is renewable.
Does Alverno have full scholarships? No. Our average scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $3,000
Scholarships for Current Alverno Students
- Grades (GPA of 3.0 or above)
- Participation in school life
- Scholarship application
- Completion of parent and student service hours by May 1 deadline.
- Timely filing of the SSS Parents’ Financial Statement (if scholarship is need-based)
Download Scholarship Application for Incoming Alverno Students
Download Scholarship Application for Current Alverno Students
When do I find out if I have won a scholarship? Scholarship awards for incoming freshmen will be announced at the time of admissions notification. Scholarships for current or transfer students will be notified as soon as the decision is made.
Questions? Please call Candace Siegle, Director of Admissions, at (626) 355-3463 x 235, or email her at csiegle@alverno-hs.org.
Alverno Scholarship, Grant, and Award Program 2007-2008
To be considered for a scholarship, tuition assistance grant, or award, a student must have achieved the following general requirements: a clear disciplinary record, a 3.0 or higher GPA, and excellent entrance test scores.. Specific requirements for individual scholarships, tuition assistance grants, and awards are listed below.
Alverno Spirit Tuition Assistance Grant
Established by the Alumnae Association through funds raised by the Alumnae Brick Program, this tuition assistance grant is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, but may not qualify for other scholarships based on GPA requirements. GPAs below 3.0 are eligible for consideration.
Alverno Book Scholarship
Sponsored by the Alverno Parents' Association (APA), this book scholarship is awarded to a student based on financial need and academic ability.
Anonymous
Established by an anonymous foundation, scholarships are awarded to deserving minority students on the basis of scholarship and financial need.
Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Scholarship
Sponsored by the Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation, this scholarship fund is used to retain students or attract students who could not otherwise financially afford to attend Alverno. Qualifications include outstanding character, leadership skills, academic ability and financial need.
William R. and Virginia Hayden Foundation Scholarship
Established by the William R. and Virginia Hayden Foundation, scholarships are awarded to deserving students on the basis of ethnic diversity and financial need.
Ron Hutson Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Hutson family and the Sierra Madre Rotary Club to honor the memory of Ron Hutson, this scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman based on merit and financial need. Preference is given to Sierra Madre residents and scholarship recipients are encouraged to join Interact Club, a service club sponsored by the Sierra Madre Rotary Club. The scholarship is eligible for renewal provided that academic standards and service requirements have been met.
Immaculate Heart Community Scholarship
This scholarship fund, sponsored by the Immaculate Heart Community, provides one-time scholarship awards to incoming freshmen based on academic achievement and promise.
Carol Laderer Memorial Scholarship
Created to honor the memory of a long-time member of the Alverno community, this scholarship is awarded based on merit, service, and leadership. This scholarship is not renewable.
Celeste Frey Smith Merit Scholarship
Established by Celeste Frey Smith, Ph.D., and supported by matching funds, scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic achievement and promise. Scholarships are eligible for renewal provided that academic standards have been met.
George H. Mayr Foundation Scholarship
Established by the George H. Mayr Foundation, scholarships are awarded to deserving, needy and worthy students. Mayr Scholars must be permanent residents of California.
Jack and Bunny Speyer Memorial Scholarship
The Jack and Bunny Speyer Memorial Scholarship was established by Mary Speyer Jensen '65 and her husband, Lee Jensen, in honor of her parents, Jack and Bunny Speyer. This scholarship supports students who demonstrate academic promise and/or financial need. Preference is given to students from St. Luke Elementary School in Temple City, Mary's alma mater
Glenda Ulfers Memorial Tuition Assistance Grant
Established to honor the memory of an Alverno benefactor, this tuition assistance is awarded to students, based on financial need, who may have a cumulative GPA below a 3.0, but who demonstrate academic promise and leadership skills.
