The Potter Scholarship
Funding Amount
$120,000 over four years
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
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Geography
- Geographic Scope: All applicants (domestic and international)
Other requirements
- Key Criteria
- Outstanding character
- Extraordinary academic record
- Ability to strengthen all aspects of the Peddie community
Overview
Overview:
Named in honor of F. Edward Potter, 13th Head of School. The Potter Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding character combined with an extraordinary academic record.
Eligibility
- Geographic Scope: All applicants (domestic and international)
- Key Criteria:
- Outstanding character
- Extraordinary academic record
- Ability to strengthen all aspects of the Peddie community
Award Details
- Amount: Total merit grant of $120,000 over four years
- Annual Award: $30,000 annually while the student is enrolled at Peddie
Requirements
- SSAT or ISEE test scores required
- All application materials must be submitted by January 15
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit all necessary admission application materials through the standard Peddie admission application process
- Application Deadline: January 15
- No additional materials required - All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships
- Testing: Submit SSAT or ISEE test scores
- Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 10 acceptance date
Required Materials
- Standard Peddie admission application
- SSAT or ISEE test scores
- All supporting application documents
Key Notes
- No separate scholarship application needed
- Open to all new applicants
- Merit scholarships awarded regardless of financial need
What The Peddie School actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $49K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $24K–$25K
- By dollars: New Jersey 100%. Top recipient cities: Hightstown, NJ.
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