Scholarships and SAT/ACTs
College Scholarships for SWWHS Students
Ellie Becker Scholarship (2024)
Ellie Becker, a Foggy Bottom resident since 1963, was a longtime editor of the Foggy Bottom News and a devoted community activist. Ellie Becker volunteered regularly at the School Without Walls (SWW); she liked being around young people and championed the value and importance of education. Among her bequests were the majority of her extensive penguin collection, now prominently displayed in cases at SWW, and funding for college scholarships for SWW students.
Learn more about Ellie and eligibility requirements for the Ellie Becker Scholarship here.
Dr. Wallace Southerland III Scholarship
Dr. Wallace SOUTHERLAND III, Class of 1987, is Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Michigan Tech University.
Dr. Southerland funds an annual scholarship for SWWHS students! Contact Principal Isaac for details on this scholarship.
PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
For more information, visit www.collegeboard.com.
All School Without Walls High School students in grades 9–11 take the PSAT/NMSQT at no cost to the student. School Counselors present information to classes about the PSAT, its importance, and how to practice for the test.School Counselors review PSAT results with students and will explain how to interpret the report to students and parents. The point of contact for the PSAT is the grade-level counselor for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
Students have the opportunity to take the PSAT at school once a year, without paying a fee. Look out for PSAT dates on the school calendar.
SAT/SAT SUBJECT TESTS
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math—subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions.
Students have the opportunity to take the SAT at school once a year, without paying a fee. Look out for SAT dates on the school calendar.
For more information visit www.collegeboard.com.
ACT
The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science
For more information visit www.collegeboard.com.
Fee waivers are available for students who meet income guidelines. See your guidance counselor for more information about ACT fee waivers.