Sewickley Academy is able to launch a new scholarship program funded in part through a generous gift from Academy parents and dedicated community members David and Dawn Jardini.

The David and Dawn Jardini Family Foundation has committed in excess of $240,000 in scholarships for four students while enrolled in grades nine through 12 at the Academy.

“Sewickley Academy is a world-class educational institution with a strong commitment to academic excellence. Core to delivering on that promise is creating opportunities for new students to access all that our Academy has to offer,” said Dr. Ashley Birtwell, Head of School. “Thanks to the Jardini family’s generous donation, exceptional students will not only enjoy the countless benefits of a Sewickley Academy education but also deepen their international engagement and gain greater exposure to new and different cultures while participating in our nationally renowned Global Studies Certificate program.”

Sewickley Academy will begin reviewing scholarship applications immediately for the 2022-23 academic year for new and existing students entering grade 9.

“We are proud to support Sewickley Academy’s dedication to international understanding and diversity through this new scholarship program,” said David Jardini, trustee of the Jardini Family Foundation and member of the Sewickley Academy board of trustees. “We hope to share a commitment to global citizenship and educational excellence with deserving students and take this already magnificent certificate program to a higher level of achievement.”

The new Global Scholars Program includes benefits such as:

• 50% tuition funding for six total students based on merit across four years of study (grades nine through 12) – four sponsored by the Jardini Family Foundation and two through the support of Sewickley Academy funds;

• Enrollment in the Academy’s Global Studies Certificate program – successful completion includes receipt of the Global Studies Certificate upon graduation;

• Availability to current Sewickley Academy students as well as those newly accepted for enrollment, and

• Required enrollment in the new scholars’ program that combines local and global engagement, intercultural training, academic excellence, community service, and real-world professional experience, all designed to prepare fellows with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in a rapidly-changing, increasingly complex world.

“It’s incredible to see such encouragement and support for our students, especially those interested in gaining a global understanding through their education,” said Ken Goleski, Assistant Head of School at Sewickley Academy. “The Global Studies Certificate is a rigorous program where students will benefit from an extensive study in languages and culture, as well as a commitment to understanding issues impacting today’s world and affecting change. Students who may have a passion to make a difference, but perhaps are unsure how to access the resources to do so, can now impact our world in inspiring ways. The Sewickley Academy Global Scholars Program will further enhance this monumental opportunity.”

Interested applicants should contact Dave Fortna, Director of Enrollment Management, at Sewickley Academy, at dfortna@sewickley.org for details.

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