At the GDI we
understand that a positive summer institute experience can be a financial burden
on many families especially in our current economic climate. Because of that we
want to do everything we can to help students afford attendance. Below is a list
of financial aid and scholarships available to prospective GDI students.
Please note that
the deadline for financial aid is April 15th.
1 - Merit Based
Scholarship: Awarded because of a students previous
success and achievement in academic debate. To qualify for these scholarships a student must submit the
following along with application for admission:
a) A completed
merit
based scholarship form
b) At least 1 letter
of recommendation from a coach or former lab leader.
2 - Need Based
Scholarship: Awarded based on a students demonstrated
financial need. To qualify for these scholarships a student must submit
the following along with application for admission:
a) A completed
need
based financial scholarship form
b) a letter
from the students parent or legal guardians explaining the circumstances surrounding the request
for need based aid. Suggested but not
required: Documentation of
financial hardship (tax returns, medical expenses, letter from parents
explaining circumstances, etc.)
c) At least 1 letter
of recommendation from a coach.
3 - Alumni Awards:
Returning GDI alum are automatically receive awards based on the program you
enrolled in. The alumni scholarship are as follows:
Scholars Program -
$200
Varsity Program (4
Week) - $150
Debate Track Program -
$100
Two Week Programs -
$50
This award will be reflected on your invoice. No
additional materials are needed to receive this award.
4 - Gonzaga High School
Participant Award Any student who competed at the 2010 Gonzaga High
School Tournament will receive a $25 discount for each week of the program you
are enrolled in.
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- Group Discounts - We offer a 5% discount off the total
cost of a students program if their school sends 5 or more students
to GDI. This discount is applied to a students account once 5
students from a single school have applied and submitted their
deposit.
NOTE:
Scholarship applications MUST accompany the students application for
admission and deposit. You will be notified
of any financial aid award in your orientation materials. Please note that
we do not award "full rides". Our need and merit based scholarships range from
100-500 depending on the circumstances of your request as well as the length of
your program.
DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a scholarship application is
April 15th.
