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 2025. 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 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE:
- MBA IN ROME - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024
- LANDMARKS OF AMERICAN HISTORY - MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
- ACADEMIC-BASED GRANTS - MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
MBA in Rome and the American History trip are planned and led by MBA faculty. All costs associated with these trips are covered by the Wilson Grant. For individual Academic-Based programs, the Wilson Grant will cover the cost of tuition (full or partial) for the course or program. Additional travel costs will be considered, but not guaranteed.
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 or American History trip grant applications as those are MBA directed trips.)
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 or American 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 expenses for MBA Directed Trips 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 (two 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 3-13, 2025
For rising 9th graders
For rising 9th graders
This summer 16 MBA students will travel to Italy on a nine-day tour of Rome and the Bay of Naples area (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, 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 Friday, 12/6/24, to Ms. Ellery (sarah.ellery@montgomerybell.edu)
Landmarks of American History Trip
June 8-14, 2025
For rising 8th graders
In June 2025, 12 MBA students and two faculty members will explore the development of the United States. Ft. McHenry, the U.S. Capitol, Mount Vernon, several Smithsonian museums, Antietam and Gettysburg, and Old City Philadelphia will be among the sites experienced on the 6-day exploration, as well as other key landmarks, culinary culture, and museums along the way.
Application due on Monday, 1/13/25, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
For rising 8th graders
In June 2025, 12 MBA students and two faculty members will explore the development of the United States. Ft. McHenry, the U.S. Capitol, Mount Vernon, several Smithsonian museums, Antietam and Gettysburg, and Old City Philadelphia will be among the sites experienced on the 6-day exploration, as well as other key landmarks, culinary culture, and museums along the way.
Application due on Monday, 1/13/25, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
ACADEMIC-BASED GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Summer 2025
For rising 8th and 9th graders
The following programs (listed below) have been pre-approved. You may click on the link below for more information about each program. Please note that other programs of interest not listed here may be submitted to Mrs. Cobb for consideration and approval. If you find there are deadlines and/or limited spacing associated with an opportunity of interest, please mark that on your application and let Mrs. Rouse know.
Application due on Monday, 1/13/25, 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. You may click on the link below for more information about each program. Please note that other programs of interest not listed here may be submitted to Mrs. Cobb for consideration and approval. If you find there are deadlines and/or limited spacing associated with an opportunity of interest, please mark that on your application and let Mrs. Rouse know.
Application due on Monday, 1/13/25, to Mrs. Rouse
(laura.rouse@montgomerybell.edu)
Pre-Approved Programs
Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
