Nichols School is proud to offer a broad range of Named Scholarships made possible by the generosity of alumni, families, and friends of the school. These scholarships are a testament to the powerful, lasting impact a Nichols education has on our community as dozens of individuals and foundations have chosen to fund opportunities for future students.
Each Named Scholarship supports our need-based financial aid program, helping make Nichols accessible to exceptional students from a wide range of backgrounds. While some scholarships are awarded annually, others are endowed and distributed based on availability.
Currently, Nichols maintains more than 50 Named Scholarship Funds. Scholarships marked “Active for 2025–26” are available to be awarded this year.
Who Is Eligible?
Named Scholarships are awarded to students who qualify for need-based financial aid. Many scholarships include additional criteria such as:
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Leadership potential
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Academic promise
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Character and community engagement
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Interest in the arts, athletics, or specific areas of study
Please Note: Families do not need to submit a separate application for each scholarship. Eligible students will be considered automatically through the admissions and financial aid process.
How to Be Considered
Students must:
Some scholarships are renewable. Others rotate annually depending on donor intent and funding availability. If selected, your student will hold the scholarship each year.
† Denotes annual gifts versus endowed funds.