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Anderson Scholarship

Are you looking for an exceptional education opportunity for your child? Ridley College is excited to announce the Anderson Scholarship, a prestigious one-year scholarship for talented American students (like your child).

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Scholarship Details

  • Eligibility: Open to incoming Grade 9 boarding students who are new to Ridley and are American citizens residing in the United States of America.
  • Coverage: Full tuition and boarding for one academic year.
  • Duration: One year, with the possibility of receiving need-based bursaries for subsequent years.

Benefits of the Anderson Scholarship

  • Full Financial Support: Covers all tuition and boarding costs for one academic year.
  • Academic Excellence: Join the International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools community that values high academic standards and personal growth.
  • Diverse Opportunities: Find your fit through our more than 75 co-curricular opportunities in the arts, athletics, leadership and more.
  • Global Community: Be part of a diverse global student body and our network of over 8,000 alumni across 100 countries.

Why Ridley College?

Ridley is renowned for its commitment to positive education and the development of the whole child. We want our students to "feel good and do good," and our educators intentionally teach the habits of mind, body and spirit so that students are primed for learning and success — now and long after graduation. 

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University Counselling

We provide students and their parents with a comprehensive, personalized guidance programme beginning in Grade 8. Our team delivers a world-class guidance and university counselling service, ensuring each student finds their perfect match after graduation. Recently, our students have matriculated to several prestigious US schools, including:

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • Dartmouth College
  • Duke University
  • Emory University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • New York University
  • Northwestern University
  • Princeton University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Yale University

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Boarding at Ridley

Our ten boarding Houses inspire students to lead flourishing lives within a diverse and vibrant community. Every Ridleian, both day and boarding students, belongs to one of our boarding Houses. This structure creates a unique cohesion, fosters deeper friendships and establishes lifelong connections. 

Students are supported by a Head of House and Assistant Head of House who live in residences attached to each boarding House, and a team of residence dons and faculty advisors.

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Selection Process

Prospective applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Apply for entry into Grade 9 as a boarding student.
  • Demonstrate academic excellence with an 80% or higher GPA over the past two years.
  • Showcase arts, athletics, leadership or volunteerism talents, and a global mindset.
  • Visit Ridley's campus in St. Catharines for a tour, event or interview before February 14th, 2025.

The Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Committee will choose the recipient, with the final decision announced by March 1st, 2025. The Director of Enrollment Management and Admissions will notify the successful candidate by phone.


How to Apply

American students applying for Grade 9 entry at Ridley College are asked to submit:

  • An online application
  • A 500-word essay
  • Year-end academic reports for the past two years, as well as all progress reports for the current school year
  • An Academic Recommendation Form 
  • A Character Recommendation Form

The deadline to apply to be considered for this scholarship, including all of the documentation listed above, is February 14th, 2025.

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Visit Us

We know there is nothing like seeing the campus in person; this is why applicants for the Anderson Scholarship must visit Ridley as part of their application.

Our beautiful 90-acre campus has called the Niagara Region home for 135 years. We offer many opportunities to visit us, including on-campus events, tours or your interview as part of your application. 

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Join Us at Ridley College

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to provide your child with a world-class education. Apply for the Anderson Scholarship today and become part of the Ridley College family!

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For more information, contact our admissions office at [email protected], by calling 905-684-1889 ext 2207 or 1-866-603-1889 (toll-free in North America).