An Education for Life
Milton Hershey School is a pre-K through 12th grade private school in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where students live and learn on a beautiful, state-of-the-art campus with all costs covered. At MHS, our students have countless opportunities to find purpose in their passions and reach for success.
At MHS, education is more than lessons in a classroom. It’s learning to lead. To listen. To work together. To face challenges with confidence. There are the lessons that shape who our students become—in college, in careers, and in the lives they dream of living.
Because at MHS, what you learn lasts far beyond the classroom.
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Eligibility Criteria
In keeping with the school’s Deed of Trust, Milton Hershey School nurtures and educates children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives. To be considered for enrollment, a child must meet the following five criteria:
- Come from a low-income family
- Be 4-15 years old at the time of enrollment
- Have the ability to learn at MHS
- Be free from serious behavioral problems likely to disrupt the classroom or student home life at MHS
- Overall, have the ability to participate in and benefit from the MHS program
A World of Support with All Costs Covered
For more than 115 years, MHS has surrounded every child with a world of support with all costs covered. From housing and meals to health and dental care, MHS provides the essentials so students can focus on learning, growing, and developing career skills.
MHS also supports its soon-to-be graduates as they prepare for their postsecondary education or career. Each student has the opportunity to accrue a school-funded Continuing Education Scholarship (CES) totaling up to $115,000—and equating to a full ride for many.
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For young minds to develop without limits, they need adequate resources. Children thrive when they are pursuing their own interests. We provide something for everyone.
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