fierce work ethic
relentless pursuit of learning
creative approach to challenges
a commitment to their communities
New students applying for grades 5–11 for the 2023–2024 school year are eligible for scholarship awards.
Award types include renewable and one-time awards. Award levels are at the discretion of the Rising Hawk Scholarship committee.
Rising Hawk Scholarships may take the form of one-time or recurring financial awards. Recipients will be notified of the award type and amount.
Yes. When you apply to MCDS, you can also apply for Financial Assistance through Clarity. Note that it is strongly encouraged to use the same deadline for both: apply by February 15, 2023 receive notification of award by March 1, 2023; apply by March 15 receive notification of award by April 1, 2023. MCDS Financial Aid is awarded on a single-year basis, so families apply each year.
Complete the application for admission (available online here)and pay the application fee.
Submit all required materials for admission (see requirements here).
Submit the Rising Hawk Scholarship Supplement, which includes an essay question and list of extracurricular activities.
While there is no one ideal applicant, motivated students that exhibit the characteristics of an MCDS Rising Hawk Scholar—fierce work ethic, relentless pursuit of learning, creative approach to challenges, commitment to their communities—are strongly encouraged to apply. The Scholarship Committee will review applicants’ academic history, involvement in activities, essay, and recommendations to assess the above criteria.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. MCDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school administered programs.
Rising Hawk scholars benefit from:
