The Taylor Emmons Scholarship

Honoring a Legacy. Transforming a Future. One Student at a Time.

In honor of Taylor Emmons ’09, The Out-of-Door Academy—together with the Emmons family—established The Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund to celebrate Taylor’s selfless spirit, compassion for others, and deep love for his alma mater. This fund ensures that Taylor’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

Each year, the scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving student who seeks the transformative experience of a college-preparatory education but lacks the means to attend. The scholarship supports socio-economically diverse students and is awarded to an incoming 9th grader who demonstrates exceptional character, as well as strong academic, artistic, and athletic commitment.

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship covers up to the full cost of tuition for four years at The Out-of-Door Academy. Families are responsible for comprehensive fees. To be considered, applicants must complete the school’s Admissions Application and be accepted for enrollment.

If you are interested in applying for the Taylor Emmons Scholarship, please contact the Admissions Office at (941) 554-5955 or [email protected].

Who may qualify for the scholarship?

Rising ninth grade students not currently enrolled at The Out-of-Door Academy who meet the following criteria:

  • Accept the challenges and responsibilities of attending a school where students strive to achieve their highest academic goals and build character through a balanced program of academics, the arts, and athletics.
  • Exemplify Taylor Emmons' qualities of gratitude, kindness, good humor, and appreciation for others.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need as determined by The Out-of-Door Academy financial assistance process.
What are the application procedures?
  1. Submit the Out-of-Door Admissions Application. The standard application fee does not apply to qualified applicants of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship. To receive an application fee waiver code, please contact the Director of Middle & Upper School Admissions, Dana Calo.
  2. Complete the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Application.
  3. Complete the remaining portions of the Admissions application process.
  4. Complete The Out-of-Door Academy Financial Assistance Process.
What are the scholarship notification dates?

The scholarship will be awarded once the review committee has made a decision. All scholarship applicants will be notified.

Is the family required to submit a new financial assistance application each year?

It is a requirement to submit a new financial assistance application each year.

Is financial assistance available for students who apply but do not receive the scholarship?

Yes, financial assistance may be available to students who are accepted for admission but do not receive the Taylor Emmons Scholarship. In years past, our Financial Assistance Office has been able to make attending Out-of-Door possible for many scholarship applicants.

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