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.

STEP - Scholars, Training, Enrichment, and Preparation
The STEP Program is an eleven-month academic program that is part of The Wight Foundation Application Process. STEP prepares students for the academic rigors of boarding school while allowing The Wight Foundation to further assess the academic abilities of its applicants. STEP has three components beginning the summer prior to students entering eighth grade.

Scholars Program
The support we give our scholars throughout their four years of boarding school is the crux of our commitment to our young people. Our scholars are visited twice a year by a Wight Foundation staff member to ensure students are taking full advantage of their opportunities. When scholars are home, The Wight Foundation hosts several events throughout the year to encourage networking, personal development, and fun! These events include workshops, trips, dinners, retreats, and more.

College Advising Program
Scholars are provided an understanding of how the academic, social, and extracurricular aspects of their education affect their prospects for College Admission.

College Scholars Program
Our primary goal is to have our Scholars enter and graduate from college. Upon entering their first year, students are officially considered College Scholars.

Parent Support Group
The Wight Foundation’s Parent Support Group meets regularly and provides parents with assistance in their own transition, as their children go on to boarding school. The Parent Support Group also raises funds to support our scholars. They send care packages during the final exam period, hold fundraisers, and more.

Community Services

Education Private School Tutoring / Enrichment

Last Updated: 10/18/23