The Putney Open Door Fund is a non-profit foundation whose purpose is to provide support for individuals seeking educational summer experiences who could otherwise not afford them. Participation by diverse students improves group dynamics and opportunities for learning for all involved. The Fund’s Board of Directors is committed to making the immeasurable benefits of an experience like Putney available to all students, regardless of their economic status.


To learn more about contributing to the Putney Open Door Fund, please contact Lauren McDowell via email or phone at (802) 387-5000.

You may also make a tax-deductible contribution online by credit card or PayPal account:

The success of the Putney Open Door Fund depends on the generosity of its donors, most of whom are alumni or parents. One hundred percent of donations go directly to funding future scholarship students. Your support is greatly appreciated!

 The Putney Open Door Fund generally only considers students whose parents’ combined income is less than $40,000 and who have few assets. Full and partial scholarships are awarded each year. Please note that many applications for tuition assistance are received and allocation is competitive. Students wishing to apply for aid through the fund must submit the following by February 17th, 2010:
 

• Parents’/guardians’ most recent federal tax returns

• Narrative outlining parents’/guardians’ financial obligations and the amount of aid requested

• Completed 2010 Putney Application Form * (only hardcopy of Application Form is accepted)

•Two completed teacher references

• Completed Open Door Supplemental Application Form

• Note that the $700 deposit is waived for Open Door Fund applicants


Note: Required downloadable forms are available below

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Download the 2010 Putney/Excel Open Door Fund Application in PDF Format

Open Door Fund Board members:

John Ashley, Attorney, New York, NY
Jonathan Brand, Attorney and College President, Lincoln, NE
Meg Chute, Educator, Cambridge, MA
Linda Coleman, Interior Design Consultant, Chicago, IL
Breck Eisner, Filmmaker, Los Angeles, CA
Bruce Feiler, Author, Brooklyn, NY
David Gruppo, Attorney and Investment Banker, Larchmont, NY
Tom Hagemann, Attorney, Houston, TX
Anne Little, Attorney and Importer, Larchmont, NY
Corey Modeste, Financial Analyst, New York, NY
Vicki Waller, Educator, Los Angeles, CA