Outstanding students deserve exceptional opportunities, but that isn’t always the case. At ISK, we appreciate the extraordinary efforts of these learners, and that’s why we have a scholarship program dedicated to Kenyan youth.
For more information regarding scholarships at ISK, please email: [email protected]
An ISK Scholarship:
- Gives students an outstanding international education in a culturally diverse environment;
- Nurtures students’ creativity and passions;
- Gives scholarship students a sense of inclusion and belonging among students from around the world;
- Opens doors to the world’s best universities;
- Gives students confidence and independence in how they act, communicate, create, learn, and solve problems;
- Inspires and nurtures extraordinary learners to create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges;
- Allows students to become exceptional members of society and eventually give back to the community.
Scholarship Applications for the 2024-25 school year are now open!
Please read the below to learn more!
How It Works
The ISK Scholarship targets low to middle income Kenyan students who would otherwise be unable to afford our tuition and fees. We pay for 100% of their costs in High School, including the IB Diploma program, school fees, admission fees, and bus fees. As long as students maintain good academic performance and behavior, we will invest in their creative, personal and academic development.
Applications are screened by a scholarship committee and awarded to the recipients by April of each year. Financial need is assessed upon completion of a Finance Disclosure form including relevant supporting documentation.
The value of respect for each other and for Kenya is evident at ISK, as is a commitment to giving back to the community. Our scholarship program for Kenyan students, together with a broad and dedicated service-learning program which serves our local and national community, have shaped our school values since inception and continues today.
High School Scholarships for Kenyan citizens are based on merit and proven financial need. The Scholarship is catered to students entering Grade 9 or Grade 10.
Eligibility Requirements for the High School Scholarship
Selection for the scholarships is competitive and applications are based on the following criteria:
- Kenyan citizenship
- Proven financial need
- Fluency in English (oral & written)
- High academic achievement in English language curriculum
- Leadership and commitment to service
- Must be 14 years of age by July of the incoming school year
- Must have completed Standard 8, Year 9 or Form 1 and eligible to enter Grades 9 and 10 only at ISK
- High School graduates are not eligible to apply
- Ability to live in Nairobi with family or guardians for the whole duration of the scholarship
Help Us Secure A Student’s Future
An ISK Scholarship can change a student’s life. We need your help to allow students to realize their potential. We encourage everyone in our community to join us in giving students opportunities and making ISK the best it can be.
How to Apply
All five parts of the application must be completed and submitted with a copy of the birth certificate/passport by January 12, 2024. Please complete the forms as accurately as possible and return the completed application by mail (P.O Box 14103-00800, Nairobi) or via hand delivery to International School of Kenya (ISK).
Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the scholarship committee.
This Scholarship application form has been designed to give each applicant fair and equal consideration. Scholarships awarded by the International School of Kenya are based on student merit and financial need. All information given will be held in strict confidence and will be used by school officials only.
Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Click here to download the scholarship application form. The form should be submitted with a copy of the student birth certificate or passport.
Written Tasks
For each prompt, type your answers on a double-spaced letter quality, 12 point font.
Identify each task of the prompt to which you are responding. Include your name, school, and city/county on every page. Your work should be neat, grammatically correct, and demonstrate strong thought development and critical thinking.
TASK 1: Narrative Statement
- Essay format-1 page maximum.
- Prompt: Introduce yourself to the selection committee. This statement could reveal your personality, what intrigues you about the High School /International Baccalaureate Programme at ISK, personal hobbies or aspirations, or any unusual experiences you may have had.
TASK 2: Extracurricular Resume
- Resume format- 2 pages maximum.
- Prompt: List extracurricular activities, jobs held, special study projects, or activities in which you have been involved in the past two years in your school, community, or personal pursuits. Identify your role in each activity. List academic awards or special recognition you have received in the last three years of school and the nature and source of each. This should reflect your commitment to and involvement in your community.
School Reports/Transcript
Please ask your school to provide you with a copy of your academic records for the last three years (including most recent). This should list the classes you have taken and your final grades/scores for each class that you have completed for the last three years. Send this to us with the rest of your application.
Financial Information Form
Click here to download the Financial Information Form. Please provide supporting documentation for all financial information for example, bank statements, current P9 returns, mortgage documentation, etc.
Confidential School Report
Click here to download the Confidential School Report. This form must be completed by the HEAD of the school. This form is confidential and must be submitted in a sealed envelope or through email to [email protected].
Contacts
PO Box 14103 – 00800 | Nairobi, Kenya
Cell: +254 720 639 363 | Tel: +254 20 209 1308/9
High School: +254 733 639342 | Middle School: +254 733 639341 | Elementary School: +254 733 639340
KCPE 2023 Graduates Scholarship WhatsApp Group Forum
If you are looking to find scholarship opportunities for 2024 form one admission, this is the right WhatsApp forum for you.
Please join the forum where the following shall be our agenda of the day .
Group Agenda
- Sharing currently open scholarships at the moment for KCPE graduates
- Application tips and guidelines
- Discussing Challenges or any difficulties faced during applications and possible solutions
- Online submission tips
- Hand delivery job submissions tips
- Future info on shortlisting
- Interview tips and guidelines when shortlisted
- Interact with members who are also shortlisted incase shortlisting happens soon
- Any other relevant future updates regarding the scholarships
- Bonus – More instant job updates from fellow members
As a general and mutual role, we encourage every member of the group to remain active by contributing with relevant and authentic information , this will ensure the group remains relevant to topic and the discussion stays inline with the group agenda.
How to Join
Click on the link below and you shall be redirected to the joining link