Bangalore based Canadian International School (CIS) has recently announced its scholarship programme for high achieving students for the 2019 batch. Under this programme, two 100 percent and eight 75 percent scholarships are being offered to all new applicants for Grade 9 for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Grade 11 for International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The last date for submitting the application form is January 20, 2019.
Candidates having minimum 80 percent in previous grade or equivalent for the IB programme can apply for the IB scholarship. For the IGCSE scholarship, candidates must have a minimum 85 percent in previous grade or equivalent. The applicants for the scholarship programme are also required to meet other set of criteria including evidence of academic excellence, leadership qualities, significant artistic or athletic achievement, civic involvement/volunteerism and engagement in school activities. The shortlisted candidates will also have to take written tests in English, Mathematics and one Science subject of the applicant’s choice. This will be followed by a subsequent interview with the CIS scholarship committee. The final selection will be made based on the written tests and interview where 80 percent weightage will be given to the tests and 20 percent to the interview.
Commenting on the scholarship programme, Shweta Sastri, managing director, Canadian International School says, “In a bid to provide an opportunity to the strongest minds in the country and assist them in getting access to quality education and international level of learning standards, CIS is offering this scholarship. CIS’ mission is to help the deserving students realise their educational goals by providing annual scholarships that acknowledge academic excellence and consider financial need too.”
For more details, contact 9902929403 or email [email protected].
As India’s first Apple Distinguished School, Bangalore based Canadian International School delivers a very high standard of education with an array of subject choices and activities tailored to students’ interests, aligned with a very high level of care in a warm, friendly and non-threatening environment.
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