Admissions
Scholarships & Financial Aid
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CPS currently offers several full and partial scholarships, all of which have been awarded — with the exception of the Merino Family Scholarship. This scholarship, established in February 2025, will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are now accepting candidates for the Merino Family Scholarship; please see the details below. As additional scholarships become available, we will update this section accordingly.
BACKGROUND
The Commonwealth - Parkville School (CPS) Scholarship Program aims to attract new students in grades 7-9 who have talents and abilities in academics, the arts, sports and/or citizenship. The Program, founded in 1996 by the CPS Board of Directors, was established along with the CPS Golf Scholarship Tournament. The net proceeds of the tournament were earmarked to aid qualified and motivated students. These students' talents would contribute to the overall diversity and expertise of the student body.
In 2003, CPS created a Permanent Endowment Scholarship Fund. The gifts to the Endowment Fund were invested long-term with the Fund’s principal restricted and not to be expended into perpetuity. The steady growth of the Fund over the years has allowed awarding several full scholarships stemming from income earned from interest. The proceeds from these two sources, along with other resources derived from corporate solicitations, special fundraising initiatives, and individual contributions, are used to support the CPS Scholarship Fund.
The Commonwealth - Parkville School (CPS) Scholarship Program aims to attract new students in grades 7-9 who have talents and abilities in academics, the arts, sports and/or citizenship. The Program, founded in 1996 by the CPS Board of Directors, was established along with the CPS Golf Scholarship Tournament. The net proceeds of the tournament were earmarked to aid qualified and motivated students. These students' talents would contribute to the overall diversity and expertise of the student body.
In 2003, CPS created a Permanent Endowment Scholarship Fund. The gifts to the Endowment Fund were invested long-term with the Fund’s principal restricted and not to be expended into perpetuity. The steady growth of the Fund over the years has allowed awarding several full scholarships stemming from income earned from interest. The proceeds from these two sources, along with other resources derived from corporate solicitations, special fundraising initiatives, and individual contributions, are used to support the CPS Scholarship Fund.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
While CPS strives to provide support to as many students as possible, the number of scholarships awarded may be limited. Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements to apply. The total amount granted for the scholarship will extend throughout the student’s career at CPS, divided equally among the years the student is scheduled to attend. A scholarship recipient must continue to meet the conditions under which the scholarship was granted, including academic, leadership, and financial requirements.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Demonstrate a clear record of previous academic and disciplinary excellence and hold and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrate special abilities and/or talents in academics, the arts, sports, and/or citizenship.
- Meet all CPS admission requirements for new applicants
- Evidence a need for financial assistance
- Be applying to grades 7, 8 or 9
- Be college bound
APPLICATION PROCESS
CPS offers qualified Middle and High school prospective students the opportunity to enhance their lives while sharing their special abilities and/or talents in academics, the arts, sports and or/citizenship with the CPS school community. Prospective candidates must meet all eligibility requirements and complete the application components outlined below.
CPS offers qualified Middle and High school prospective students the opportunity to enhance their lives while sharing their special abilities and/or talents in academics, the arts, sports and or/citizenship with the CPS school community. Prospective candidates must meet all eligibility requirements and complete the application components outlined below.
Student Component: Student must complete Application Form including short essay questions and undergo an interview.
Parent Component: Parents must respond to several short questions, submit the SSS financial information to determine financial aid including W-2 forms and current tax returns for both parents/guardians.
Educator Component: Educator Component: Teachers and Directors will fill out and submit the requested information, including recommendation forms, transcripts, and standardized test results.
Educator Component: Educator Component: Teachers and Directors will fill out and submit the requested information, including recommendation forms, transcripts, and standardized test results.
Recommendation Letters Required:
- At least one teacher corresponding to the talent area evidenced by the applicant.
- Letter from the school Director demonstrating exemplary social behavior and community involvement.
AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications will be carefully evaluated based on the outlined criteria by the CPS Scholarship Program Committee, and its decision is final. The Committee is comprised of the Director of Enrollment Management, the Head of School, Director of Middle & High School, and a department representative of the talent area under which the student is applying.
NOMINATIONS FOR THE CPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- Faculty from all subject areas and departments and extra-curricular activities, including sport coaches, administration and staff may identify new students who could be candidates for the CPS Scholarship Program.
- Parents may submit the names of potential candidates.
- Children of CPS employees do not qualify for the Scholarship Program.
CPS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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Parkville Campus
GRADES PPK-6
PARKVILLE ALABAMA ST. | GUAYNABO, PR 00969
TEL: (787) 720-3992 | FAX: (787) 272-8150
MAILING ADDRESS:
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Commonwealth Campus
GRADES 7-12
URB. ROOSEVELT 100 CASTILLO ST. | SAN JUAN, PR 00918
TEL: (787) 765-4411 | FAX: (787) 764-3809
PARKVILLE ALABAMA ST.
GUAYNABO, PR 00969
TEL: (787) 720-3992 • FAX: (787) 272-8150
GUAYNABO, PR 00969
TEL: (787) 720-3992 • FAX: (787) 272-8150
ROOSEVELT 100 CASTILLO ST.
SAN JUAN, PR 00918
TEL: (787) 765-4411 • FAX: (787) 764 3809
SAN JUAN, PR 00918
TEL: (787) 765-4411 • FAX: (787) 764 3809
Commonwealth-Parkville School | A Private College Preparatory school located in two separate campuses Elementary School (Grades PPK-6) in Guaynabo and Middle and High School (Grades 7-12) in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
