Competitive Essay Scholarship Contest
Scholarship Essay Contest
Scholarships and financial aid awarded to qualified students
Students across South Puget Sound entering ninth grade have the opportunity to attend Charles Wright Academy through a competitive scholarship essay contest.
*Current CWA students may apply by emailing their essay to admissions@charleswright.org.
Eligible students with winning essays will be awarded scholarships and financial aid awards ranging from $1,000 to full tuition for all four years until graduation.
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Scholarship Day
Students across South Puget Sound entering ninth grade now have a new opportunity to attend Charles Wright Academy through a competitive scholarship essay contest! We invite all incoming ninth-grade students and their families to attend on Saturday, January 20 from 1-3 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, followed by a Q & A, tours, and time to meet faculty.
How to Apply: Current CWA Students
Current students should send their completed essays in PDF format to admission@charleswright.org.
How to Apply: New-to-CWA Students
New-to-CWA students and those interested in attending CWA must complete an application for admission alongside their essay contest submission.
Application for Admission
Complete the online application and submit the $40 application fee. Once the online application and fee are submitted, you will launch access to your online portal. You will see a checklist with more information about how to complete the following steps:
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Family and Student Questionnaire
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School records request and teacher references
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Essay contest submission
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Admission Assessment and Interview
We will administer admission assessments by appointment.
