Admissions

Merit Scholarship

2027-2028 Merit Scholarship

Merit-Based Scholarships at Rosenblatt High School will be awarded to highly qualified rising high school freshmen on the basis of academic achievement, dedication to community participation, and demonstration of leadership and character.  Scholarships are automatically renewable annually to students who maintain their high academic and community standing. Please note that the scholarship may include partial or complete tuition expenses. The scholarship recipient’s family is responsible for any costs not covered by this scholarship.
Summary of Requirements
The candidate must submit the following items by the application deadline of December 18, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted:

Current DKJA Students
  • Final seventh grade report card.  DKJA will download your first semester eighth grade report card when it is available. (Submit these to collegecounseling@dkja.net)
  • SSAT Scores (score reporting code 2855) A minimum score of 2000 on the SSAT exam is required.
  • Academic Scholarship Questionnaire and Essay 
  • Current English and Math teacher recommendation forms are required. The admissions office will issue them to your current teacher once application is submitted.
New Students Only
  • Completed admissions Application to the Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School.
  • Recommendation forms will be available in your electronic checklist in Eagles Net once your application has been processed.
  • Final seventh grade report card and first semester eighth grade report card. (Upload these to the electronic checklist). 
  • SSAT Scores (score reporting code 2855) A minimum score of 2000 on the SSAT exam is required.
  • Academic Scholarship Questionnaire and Essay
Timeline:
December 6, 2026 SSAT offered at DKJA (current DKJA students only)
December 18, 2026 Deadline to submit application with all required documentation
January 2027 Interviews are conducted by the Academic Scholarship Committee
February 2027 Scholarship offers are announced

 
Merit Scholarship Recipient Annual Renewal Requirements
The scholarship will be renewed every academic year as long as the following requirements have been met:
  • Maintain a 3.7 grade point average or higher, unweighted, every semester.
  • Enrollment in the school’s highest-level courses throughout his/her time in High School.
    • In 9th grade, courses must include AP Human Geography and three honors-level courses.
    • In 10th grade, courses must include at least one AP course and three honors-level courses.
    • In 11th grade, courses must include 4 AP level courses.
    • In 12th grade, courses must include 4 AP level courses.
  • Participate in at least two extra-curricular opportunities offered by the school each year, which can include clubs, athletics, or other relevant activities 
    • Participation should involve activities both academic and non-academic in nature
    • The student will hold a leadership role in at least one extracurricular activity in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
  • Demonstrate a commitment to service of the school, to the community at large, and to upholding the school's values
  • Represent Donna Klein Jewish Academy, as requested by school leadership, at school and/or community functions
  • Merit Scholarship recipients are expected to work closely with our college counseling office to ensure that their applications reflect the level of coursework and extracurricular activities they have taken over their high school years. It is expected that all Merit Scholarship recipients will apply to highly competitive colleges and universities. 
For more information, contact collegecounseling@dkja.net.
Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Campus
9701 Donna Klein Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33428
t. 561-852-3300 f. 561-852-3327