Wilson Grants
Wilson Grants for Junior School Students
Wilson Grants for Junior School Students
MBA is pleased to offer Wilson Grants for Junior School students for the summer of 2023. The purpose of these grants is to reward excellence and to offer students the opportunity to pursue, explore, and strengthen personal interests in a variety of academic fields and artistic interests.
DEADLINES FOR SUMMER 2023 SELECTION ARE:
- MBA IN ROME - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022
- AMERICAN HISTORY - MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023
- LOCAL HISTORY - MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023
- ACADEMIC-BASED GRANTS - MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023
The Wilson Grant covers the cost of tuition (full or partial) for the course or program. Students are expected to research their program of interest before completing the application process. We encourage students to submit thoughtful work when submitting the application, particularly with regard to the essay portion. Please note that the application for non-MBA sponsored grants *must* include a proposed budget of expenses in order to be considered. This includes identifying all direct participation costs, pertinent travel costs, and attendance dates as indicated on the application. (This does not apply to the MBA in Rome, American History, or Local History trip grant applications as those are MBA directed trips.)
If funds are available, the award may also include a stipend for travel to and from programs out of the area. Travel costs, if approved, will be reimbursed directly to families by the school. All other scholarship expenses are paid directly by Montgomery Bell Academy.
We respectfully ask that students apply for no more than two grants and suggest that they spend time creating thoughtful, quality applications.
Listed below are two types of programs: MBA Directed Trips (three options) and Academic-based grants.
Students may also propose participation in a program or research project of their choosing (i.e., not on the pre-approved list), but must receive approval of that proposal from the Director of Junior School prior to submitting their applications. Please seek approval for it as soon as possible by providing information about the program directly to Mrs. Cobb.
MBA DIRECTED TRIPS
MBA in Rome
June 2023 - specific week coming soon
For rising 9th graders
For rising 9th graders
This summer approximately 16 MBA students and faculty will travel to Italy on a nine-day tour of Rome, Tivoli, and the Bay of Naples area (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Sperlonga, and Mt. Vesuvius). Recipients of this JS Wilson Grant will receive full funding for the cost of the tour and all travel expenses.
Application due on Thursday, 12/1/22, to Ms. Ellery (sarah.ellery@montgomerybell.edu)
Landmarks of American History Trip
June 11-17, 2023
For rising 8th graders
This summer approximately 12 MBA students and a few faculty members will explore the development of American History. Jamestown, Williamsburg, Ft. McHenry, and Gettysburg will be among the sites experienced on the 6-day exploration, as well as key landmarks and museums in Washington, DC, including the Capitol and key Smithsonian galleries, including the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Application due on Monday, 1/9/23, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
For rising 8th graders
This summer approximately 12 MBA students and a few faculty members will explore the development of American History. Jamestown, Williamsburg, Ft. McHenry, and Gettysburg will be among the sites experienced on the 6-day exploration, as well as key landmarks and museums in Washington, DC, including the Capitol and key Smithsonian galleries, including the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Application due on Monday, 1/9/23, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
Local Landmarks History Tour
June 5-9, 2023
For rising 8th graders
For rising 8th graders
Understanding Our Past Through a Local Lens: Landmarks of US History Wilson Program 2023. This will be an engaging, fun, & full week of immersion in local history. We will generally go chronologically, with more of an overview on Tuesday and certain themes developed over the course of the week. Sites visited will likely
include: TN State Museum and State Library and Archives, Mound Bottom and the Narrows, National Museum of African-American Music, various Civil War sites, and various Civil Rights sites.
include: TN State Museum and State Library and Archives, Mound Bottom and the Narrows, National Museum of African-American Music, various Civil War sites, and various Civil Rights sites.
Application due on Monday, 1/9/23, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
ACADEMIC-BASED GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Summer 2023
For rising 8th and 9th graders
The following programs (listed below) have been pre-approved. Please note that other programs of interest not listed here may be submitted to Mrs. Cobb for consideration and approval. You may click on the link below for more information about each program.
Application due on Monday, 1/9/23, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
Pre-Approved Programs
For rising 8th and 9th graders
The following programs (listed below) have been pre-approved. Please note that other programs of interest not listed here may be submitted to Mrs. Cobb for consideration and approval. You may click on the link below for more information about each program.
Application due on Monday, 1/9/23, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
Pre-Approved Programs
Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
