Named in honor of Alumnus Tobias Dengel '89 and his wife Lynn, the Dengel scholarship is a merit-based scholarship available to new upper school students to WCDS (grades 9-10). Tobias Dengel is a visionary leader in AI, and founded WillowTree, a design-and-build mobile-app producer. The ideal candidate will exemplify Mr. Dengel's passion for innovation. The Dengel Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship renewable for each year the recipient remains in good standing with the school.
Applications due by February 1. Decisions will be made and candidates notified by Feb 15.
Dengel Scholarship Requirements:
- Submit a one-page essay discussing how your unique ideas, creativity, and problem-solving skills align with the school’s mission– which fosters innovation, curiosity, and a commitment to character development– and shape your contributions to school involvements (activities, sports, fine arts, clubs) and any volunteer or community activities. (Attach essay below or submit to Admissions Office)
- Provide two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and one other from someone in the community who knows your ability to innovate and think critically, such as a mentor, coach, community leader, or employer). These should be attached to the application. (Attach recommendation letters below or submit to Admissions Office)
- In addition, the applicant will be expected to spend a day at WCDS and interview with the scholarship committee.