Giving

The Graded Scholar Program

The Graded Scholar Program provides life-changing, full-tuition scholarships and supplementary support to gifted, Brazilian students living in under-resourced communities. By leveling the playing field, we unleash the possibilities for driven, tenacious scholarship recipients.  

Throughout Graded's history, diversity and philanthropy have been hallmarks of the institution. In addition to offering transformational educational opportunities, the Graded Scholar Program enhances socio-economic diversity within our school community. In 2014, with the support of the Lemann Foundation, Graded's scholarship initiatives were consolidated into the Graded Scholar Program. Graded Scholars enroll as full-time Graded students starting in grade 7.

Meet Graded Scholar Program Alumni

Guido Sant'Anna ‘23

Guido Sant'Anna e Silva was awarded first place in the 2022 Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition, one of the world's most prestigious. Open to violinists age 30 and under who are embarking upon their international careers, the competition helps catapult winners into the global spotlight. Guido is currently applying to conservatories in the US, Austria, and the UK.

Damaris Palmer ‘02

University of California, Santa Cruz
MFA, Social Documentation
Mount Holyoke College
BA, Anthropology and Educational Psychology
Senior Producer, Collectively, Inc. 

“The Graded Scholar Program changed generations. Being at Graded allowed me to have a better job where consequently I could help my immediate and extended family more and show my kids what's possible.”

Leonardo Oliveira ‘14

Skidmore College
BA, Computer Science
Software Developer, Stack Five 

“When I moved outside of Brazil, it was very easy for me to adapt to the American way of life. Interacting with different people from different cultures and countries was made much easier for me because of my Graded experience.”

Alexandre Nascimento ‘20

Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Studying Public Administration
Executive Director, BRADUCA  

“I’m now studying Public Administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas, and it’s basically my way to give back to my whole country. I want the quality of education that was given to me to be accessible for more children."

Luiza Vorckel ‘20 

Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa
Studying Law
Intern, NAVI

“Graded showed me that if I really want something, and if I have a vision, I can make it happen. That’s something that I carry with me every day of my life.”

How to Support a Graded Scholar

ENDOW A SCHOLAR FOREVER

R$4,665,000

What is an endowment? An endowment is a gift in perpetuity. The money donated (the principal) is invested, protected, and generates interest. A portion of the interest earned is directed to the initiative. The fund continues to grow forever.

Current Endowment Total: R$22,318,333 as of May 5, 2023 

 

ADOPT-A-SCHOLAR 

Option One: One-time payment of R$1,143,000
Option Two: Make an annual payment (adjusted each year for inflation)
Commit to sponsoring a scholar on an annual basis from grades 7 - 12. Payment options may be discussed with the Development Office.

 

SUPPORT ONE SCHOLAR'S ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FOR ONE YEAR

R$24,000/YEAR

 

ADD ONE SCHOLAR'S TUITION TO YOUR MONTHLY BILL

R$13,606/MONTH

 

SPONSOR ONE HITOSHI CASTRO OUTREACH STUDENT FOR ONE YEAR

R$6,000/YEAR
 

Your gift will impact a child, their family, and, ultimately, their community. For more information on how you can make a difference in a student's life, please contact Chief Development Officer Tracy Harrison at tracy.harrison@graded.br.

Graded Scholar Program Selection Process