Admissions

Community Scholars Program

Since its founding in 1957, Cathedral School for Boys has remained committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for its students by developing scholars, leaders, and young men of character who are self-aware, confident, and eager to make a difference in the world. The Community Scholars Program aims to provide a Cathedral School education for high-achieving students from underrepresented groups with financial needs.
 
Scholarships are awarded to students every year based on their academic potential, leadership capability, and demonstrated financial need.

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  • Community Scholars Program Benefits

    1. The scholarship covers all school expenses, including tuition, international travel, school uniforms, technology supplies, and athletic equipment.
    2. Community Scholars who are rising Grade 7 and rising Grade 8 students in the summer will have the opportunity to attend Summer Leadership Enrichment.
    3. Each student receives a faculty / staff mentor to assist with transitioning to the school community.

  • Community Scholars Program Ideal Applicant

    1. Committed to academic curiosity and performance, as demonstrated by report cards, test scores, and teacher recommendations.
    2. Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
    3. Engaged in extracurricular activities.

  • Community Scholars Program Criteria

    1. Enrolled in Grade 4 or Grade 5 during the year of application. (Note: Current Cathedral School students are not eligible to apply.)
    2. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as identified by Cathedral School’s financial assistance process.
    3. Be in good academic and behavioral standing with a B+ average or higher in all core academic classes.
    4. Strong recommendations from at least two current teachers / mentors / coaches.

  • How to Apply

    1. Ravenna is our application portal; applicants must create a Ravenna account (click here).
    2. Tour Cathedral School for Boys.
    3. Complete the application form, including the student questionnaire.
    4. Submit a family essay and/or video answering the following prompt: “How can a Cathedral School education positively impact your family, and in what ways do you plan to engage with the community?” (Submit as a supplemental document.)
    5. Submit two letters of recommendation from a mentor, teacher, coach and/or community leader, highlighting the applicant’s academic and leadership strengths and qualities.
    6. Submit current school transcripts.
    7. Complete the Clarity Financial application.
    8. Student visit.
    9. Family interview.
    Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

  • Questions?

    Thank you for your interest in the Cathedral School for Boys Community Scholars Program!
     
    If you have any questions about this program, please contact Kate Juergens, Director of Enrollment Management, at juergens@cathedralschool.net, or Aaron Mullen, Director of Inclusion, at mullen@cathedralschool.net.

Cathedral School for Boys

Located in San Francisco, California, Cathedral School for Boys is an independent elementary school for boys in Kindergarten – Grade 8. Our mission is to provide an excellent education through intellectual inquiry and rigor that is centered in the Episcopal tradition and is respectful of and welcoming to people of all religious traditions and beliefs.