Making a World of Difference
The Wight Foundation provides opportunities for talented students from the Greater Newark, New Jersey vicinity to achieve academic success and personal development in a college preparatory boarding school environment, with the intent to nurture future leaders who socially impact their local communities.
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Preliminary Application — January 30, 2026
Submit the first portion of your application by this date to begin the review process.
Final Application — February 13, 2026
All remaining materials must be submitted by this deadline for full consideration.
A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
What It Means to Be a Wight Foundation Scholar
“A Wight Foundation scholar is someone who's prepared to handle the world, while remaining a pillar in your home, your schools, and the world.”
- Leslie Sackey, ST. Paul’s School Class of 2022
