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Merit-Based Scholarship Programs

INTRODUCTION 

The Board of Governors of The ISF Academy has established a Merit-Based Scholarship Program to encourage our students to strive for excellence in their chosen passions, be it in academics, the arts, sports or other areas. This scholarship program provides for a fee remission of 50% of the annual tuition fee and, in the case of the Special Talent Scholarship, an annual allowance.

 The objectives of this program are:  

  • to encourage and motivate our students to strive for academic excellence and balanced development;
  • to acknowledge our students' achievements and efforts; and
  • to ensure students deserving of an excellent education are not constrained by financial considerations.

Students who qualify for Financial Aid may also apply for a Merit-Based Scholarship.

Students who are presently studying in the school as well as transfer students are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The Scholarship Selection Committee does not distinguish between existing and transfer students in its deliberation.

Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee the award of a scholarship. The award of the scholarship is at the sole discretion of the Board.  

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE and ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Our scholarships are open to all students who: 

  • have a good grade in conduct;
  • uphold the vision and mission of the school; and
  • meet the requirements for the scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded in the year prior to the applicable year, i.e. students in Grade 5 apply for a scholarship which they will receive while attending Grade 6 at The ISF Academy.  

The ISF Academy Academic Scholarship

 

Key Features

  • Up to four scholarships available per grade for Grade 6 to 12 students.
  • Awards the recipient with a 50% fee remission of the annual tuition each year for their remaining years as a student of The ISF Academy, subject to an annual review. There is no reduction in the Capital Levy and Composition Fee.

 Eligibility

  • Students with outstanding academic achievements in the past three years. Non-ISF Academy students are academically in the top 10% in their existing school. ISF Academy students are to refer to the guidelines in The ISF Academy Parent/Student Handbook.
  • To remain on the scholarship for subsequent years, students must:
    • continue to demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to learning; and
    • serve as a role model for the student body.

 

The ISF Academy Special Talent Scholarship

 Key Features

  • No more than one scholarship available per grade for Grade 6 to 12 students.
  • Awards the recipient with a 50% fee remission of the annual tuition each year for their remaining years as a student of The ISF Academy, subject to an annual review. There is no reduction in the Capital Levy and Composition Fee.
  • Awards the recipient with an annual $5,000 training and competition allowance.

 Eligibility

  • Demonstrate excellence in a sport, an art, or any other area varies from talent to talent and the Scholarship Selection Committee will take the characteristics of each talent into account when considering the application.
  • Students with good academic achievements in the past three years. Non-ISF Academy students are academically in the top 20% in their existing school. ISF Academy students are to refer to the guidelines in The ISF Academy Parent/Student Handbook.
  • To remain on the scholarship, students must:
    • continue to participate in relevant competitions / exhibitions / performances etc.;
    • continue to demonstrate good academic results and commitment to learning; and
    • serve as a role model for the student body.

 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) Scholarships

 Key Features

  • up to five two-year IB DP Scholarships are available for the 2012/13 academic year;
  • the scholarship provides the recipient with:

            >  100% fee remission of the annual tuition fee for the two-year IB DP in Grade 11 and 12; and

            >  waiver for the Capital Contribution Scheme in Grade 11 and 12;

  • students who are in Grade 10 (or equivalent year of study if not studying at The ISF Academy) may apply for the scholarships; and
  • The ISF Academy students who are on the Academic or Special Talent Scholarship may also choose to apply for the IB DP Scholarships. Should they be successful in their application for the IB DP Scholarships, they would have to give up their Academic or Special Talent Scholarship. 

Students who are presently studying in the school as well as transfer students are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The Scholarship Selection Committee does not distinguish between existing and transfer students in its deliberation. 

 Elligibility

  • demonstrated academic excellence in the Secondary Division;
  • enrolled for Grade 11 at The ISF Academy in 2012/13;
  • achieved prerequisite Academic Achievements in Grade 8, 9 and 10;  
  • academically in the top 5% in their current school.  ISF Academy students please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook;
  • proven qualities in leadership;
  • demonstrated commitment in community service;
  • proven qualities that reflect the ethos of the Academy’s Core Values, the Eight Virtues + One;
  • good grade in conduct;
  • capacity to serve as a role model for the school; and
  • commitment to the vision and mission of The ISF Academy.

 

The Amy Li Chong Yuet-Ming Scholarships for University Students

 Key Features

  • In any one year, up to three graduates of The ISF Academy will be awarded scholarships for the full course of university study.
  • Scholarships cover the cost of tuition for a full-time undergraduate degree which is typically three or four years. No more than one of the three scholarships each year may be awarded toward a five-year professional degree course.
  • Depending on the university, the recipient may also receive financial assistance for all or some of the following:
    • Board and lodging;
    • Annual economy class airfare between the university and Hong Kong; and
    • Books and equipment.
  • Conditional scholarships will be awarded based on University Predicted Grades (UPG), which excludes points from Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay. Conditional scholarships will be confirmed upon receipt of the final IB DP grades, or the grades after the Enquiry Upon Results Process if applicable, provided that the final IB DP grades are not significantly weaker than the UPG;
  • Awarded in 2011/12 for the 2012/13 academic year; and
  • Valid for any university in the world.

Eligibility

  • Grade 12 graduate of The ISF Academy;
  • Admitted for full time study at an accredited university with degree granting programs in the year of graduation from The ISF Academy;
  • Achieved a UPG at the time of application of at least 40 points out of a possible 42 points and a final score that is no more than 2 points less than the UPG;
  • Proven leadership qualities, be involved in non-curricular activities and community service as well as serve as a role model to others;
  • Demonstrate qualities and conduct that reflect the ethos of the Eight Virtues + One; and
  • High level of Putonghua-English bilingualism and bi-culturalism.

 

The Scholarship is reviewed annually in the light of academic progress and is normally extended for the duration of the undergraduate course undertaken by the applicant.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please obtain the Scholarship Application form from the Admissions Office.

Deadline for submission of forms for the academic year 2012/13 is Friday, January 13, 2012. Applicants will be notified whether their application has been successful before the end of March. Transfer students who miss the January deadline may contact the Admissions Office.

 

Click here for Merit-Based Scholarship Application Form

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