Created in 2007, the income from this quasi-endowment will provide unrestricted support to the School’s operating budget while allowing for flexibility in the future.

Established in 1980 to provide unrestricted support to the School's operating budget and other needs.

Established in 2003 to provide need-based scholarships for deserving students. Named in honor of headmaster emeritus Dick Whitcomb who retired in 2002.

Through the generosity of a dedicated alumnus, St. Luke's School has established the Richard M. Whitcomb Scholarship Endowment Fund, a named scholarship to honor Headmaster Emeritus Dick Whitcomb. The Richard M. Whitcomb Endowment Fund, hereinafter called the Whitcomb Scholarship, will benefit students who embody the values of St. Luke's School and who will thrive in a school setting that prepares them for a "lifelong commitment to learning and social responsibility."

 

Selection and Awards

The Whitcomb Scholarship will enable one or more students with proven academic and co-curricular potential, strength of character and demonstrated financial need to attend St. Luke's School. Whitcomb Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their ability to make a major contribution to the School and who personify former Headmaster Dick Whitcomb's passion for academic curiosity, strength of character and co-curricular involvement.

 

The scholarship will cover the cost of the full St. Luke's experience for four years, including tuition, fees, transportation, books, social activities, etc. All recipients will receive financial assistance through graduation provided that they maintain good academic and social standing, participate actively in the school's co-curricular program, and continue to require financial aid.

 

The St. Luke's Admissions Office will identify qualified candidate(s) for the Whitcomb Scholarship Committee* and will be responsible for administering the selection process. Candidates will be chosen from the pool of students admitted to fifth or ninth grades.

 

Funding and Fund Management

The scholarship(s) will be funded by interest income generated from the Richard M. Whitcomb Scholarship Endowment Fund, which will be managed as a restricted endowment fund guided and monitored by the Finance Committee of the St. Luke's Board of Trustees. Additional details on the fund's investments are available upon request.

 

*The Whitcomb Scholarship Committee will be composed of the Director of Admissions, Head of School, former Headmaster and at least one member of the Board of Trustees.

 

Please make checks payable to St. Luke's School, with Whitcomb Fund noted in the memo space.

Established in 2002 to provide support to faculty and faculty-related initiatives such as professional development.

Established in 1995 in memory of Dick Pedrick, parent of four SLS students and dedicated board chair from 1989 until his death in 1995, "to perpetuate, as a living memory, all that Dick Pedrick stood for." The Richard J. Pedrick award is awarded annually to a graduating senior who exemplifies leadership, dedication, intelligence, athletic participation, good sportsmanship, and love for his/her fellow human beings.

Established in 1997 to provide need-based scholarships for minority students, grades 9-12.

Established in 2005 to fund projects determined by the Head of School.

Established in 2006 to fund a Chinese language instructor who will also be the coordinator of the St. Luke's School China Care Club, a student organization which will help further the mission of China Care.