Paying for school abroad is a real challenge for international students. Here are six scholarships open to high schoolers from around the world that help cover the cost. Deadlines and amounts change, so confirm the current details with each program.
1. The Beacon Scholarship
- For secondary school students aged 13-18 in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia, focused on leadership development.
- Deadline: varies; check the site.
2. Windermere School Junior International Scholarship
- A 50% reduction on tuition and boarding for students entering Years 6 to 9.
- Located in the UK.
- Deadline: not specified; check the site.
3. Peponi School 13+ Scholarships
- A 10% to 30% reduction in tuition, across all-rounder, academic, and specialty awards.
- Located in Kenya.
- Deadline: not specified; check the site.
4. Westbourne School
- An independent, co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 2-16 in Penarth, near Cardiff in Wales.
- Awards a limited number of academic scholarships each year to students who excel in their studies.
Check out Rishab Jain’s video on winning the Coca-Cola Scholarship and $20,000 here.
5. Keystone Entrance Scholarship
- Keystone International Schools (Ontario, Canada) offer entrance scholarships to students with strong prior academics, granted on arrival.
- You need an overall average of 85% across your two previous school years.
- Available to full-time students in grades 9, 10, and 11.
6. Brandon Goodman Scholarship
The Brandon Goodman Scholarship awards $300, with no strict requirements. Students with at least a 2.0 GPA who write a 250-word essay on their academic goals and community contributions are eligible. It’s open to high school and university students studying abroad.
These six are a starting point. Look into each one in detail, watch the deadlines, and prepare your applications carefully. There are plenty of organizations eager to support international students, so it’s worth the search. Good luck.
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