Palma Scholars Program Application

Applicants to the Palma Scholars Program must formally designate their interest in the program when completing the online application. Please note that only students applying to grade 9 are considered. No current or former Catlin Gabel students are eligible to apply. To learn more about the Palma Scholars Program please visit our program overview page.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on both demonstrated achievement and potential in the program’s four key pillars: academics, athletics, leadership, and service.

Finalist Process

Approximately a dozen applicants are selected as finalists and are asked to return to campus for a full day of activities with current Palma Scholars, the Palma Scholars Program Director, and Catlin Gabel faculty and staff.

key dates for 2027-28 palma scholar Applicants
December 17, 2025: Last day to receive 50% off of the $75 application fee (Early Eagle Discount). Waived for re-applicants
January 14, 2027: Palma Scholars Program application deadline
January 15, 2027: Palma Scholars Program financial assistance application deadline
January 29, 2027: Palma Scholars Program finalists notified
February 11, 2027: Palma Scholars Program finalists day
February 19, 2027: Palma Scholars Program and financial assistance decisions delivered
March 4, 2027: Palma Scholars Program enrollment deadline

Application Checklist

All items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Get To Know Us

Create an admission portal account*

Register for events

  • Upper School Admission Overview (virtual), October 22, 12-12:45 p.m.
  • Upper School Open House, October 25, 1-4 p.m.
  • Catlin Gabel Alumni Panel (virtual), November 12, 6-7 p.m.
  • Palma Scholars Program Informational Dinner, November 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Upper School STEM-sational Information Session, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Financial Assistance Overview (virtual), January 7, 6-7 p.m.
  • Upper School Information Session, January 12, 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Parent Coffee & Conversation (various dates, see event listings)

Explore campus through a private guided tour on a regular school day

Application Process

 Pay $75 Application Fee*

Submit Online Forms*

  • Family Information Forms
  • Applicant Profile
  • Questions for Parents/Guardians
  • Questions for Students
  • Student Video
  • Palma Scholars Addendum

Upload Student Writing Sample*

Send Teacher Evaluation Forms to Current Teachers (after November 1)*

Send Coach Evaluation Form to the coach of each sport you play at a competitive (non-recreational) level*

Submit School Records*

 Register for a Shadow Day*

  • Please complete the Hobbies and Shadow Day Form* found under the First Steps section in the admission portal prior to registering
 

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Have Questions?

Contact Mary Braun
Director of Upper School Enrollment
us-apply@catlin.edu
(503) 297-1894 ext.5052

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Fee Waiver

To request a need-based application fee waiver, please complete the fee waiver request form.

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