The Cirne National Scholarships are merit-based and include full tuition for the duration of the recipients’ studies in the boarding school program at Trinity College School (TCS). Each fall, the School welcomes applications for one scholarship for the next academic year.
Eligibility
The applicant must fulfill all of the following to be considered for this award:
- Be a new boarding student applying for entry into Grade 9
- Have Canadian citizenship and is currently living in Canada
Criteria
The scholarship recipient will be hand-selected by the TCS Awards Committee based on the following criteria: academic distinction, co-curricular dedication, strong leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit and solid citizenship.
Deadline
Friday, January 26, 2025
Requirements for Application
- Complete the regular application process for Trinity College School by Friday, January 17, 2025.
- Write and submit an essay, demonstrating your leadership skills and potential.
Based on the application and essay a short list of 3-5 candidates will be selected for a second interview with the TCS Awards Committee and an additional character reference will be required.
This scholarship is given at the discretion of the TCS Awards Committee. The selection of a recipient is not based solely on academic achievement but also focuses on the candidate’s perceived ability to contribute to the School community. The scholarship recipient’s performance will be evaluated each year at the time of their second report card (February) and if all expectations are being met, the scholarship will be renewed for the following year.
About Lewis K. Cirne
The funds for the Cirne National Scholarships were provided by Trinity College School alumnus, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Lewis Cirne ’89. During his time at TCS, Mr. Cirne benefitted from the School’s bursary program and went on to excel in academics, music, athletics and student leadership. Having earned a A.B. in Computer Science from Dartmouth College, today, he is founder and CEO of technology company, New Relic.
Mr. Cirne’s donation was made in conjunction with the Beloved In Christ Foundation, an organization he founded with his wife, Kirsten Cirne. The majority of his donation is designated to the School’s financial assistance program with the balance providing the lead gift to the Learning Commons project (which resulted in the creation of Cirne Hall and Cirne Commons). To date, this gift represents the most generous donation in the history of Trinity College School, and is one of the largest gifts ever made to a Canadian independent school.
