Scholarships & Bursaries

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The IWS Academy Scholarship Framework

Scholarships at IWS are not promotional incentives. They are formal distinctions awarded to students who embody either exceptional achievement or meaningful contribution.

All scholarships apply exclusively to the IWS Academy pathway. They are designed to recognise commitment to active participation within our academic community.

Awards are granted by the IWS Admissions Committee following structured review.

All awards are merit-based fee reductions of up to 50% for eligible students.

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Two Pillars of Recognition

Our scholarship programme is organised under two defined pillars.

Pillar A:

Global Resilience & Inclusion

This pillar recognises students whose circumstances or contributions reflect the “heart” of the school community.

Categories include:

Refugee & Displacement Support

Special Educational Needs (SEN) with strong academic potential

Children of Public Service professionals (Healthcare, Education, First Responders)

Means-tested Financial Equity Bursaries

Sibling Loyalty awards

These awards ensure that capable students are supported with dignity while maintaining academic standards.

Pillar B:

Excellence & Talent

This pillar recognises students who represent the academic and cultural “peak” of the Academy.

Categories include:

Academic Excellence (Top 5% performance or equivalent international grading)

STEM & Innovation distinction

Talent & Performance (Sports, Arts, Music)

Recipients under this pillar are expected to contribute actively to the intellectual and cultural life of the Academy.

Award Structure

Scholarships are awarded at defined levels, based on portfolio strength and committee evaluation.

"Up to" Discount

Ideal Student Profile

Academic

40%

Straight-A students, high IQ scores.

Talent (Arts/Sports)

30%

Club captains, competition winners.

Refugee / Humanitarian

50%

Displaced children seeking a fresh start.

Special Needs (SEN)

25%

Hard-working students with specific learning profiles.

Public Service

20%

Children of healthcare/education workers.

Siblings

20%

Brothers and sisters of existing students.

Awards apply strictly to annual tuition fees within the Academy module.

They do not cover:

External examination board fees

Physical textbooks or specialised equipment

Optional school trips or extracurricular activities

Scholarships are non-cumulative. Where a student qualifies under multiple categories, only the single highest applicable award is granted.

Scholarship Policy & Terms

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1. Non-Cumulative Clause

Scholarships and grants are non-cumulative. If a student qualifies for multiple awards (e.g., a Sibling Discount and an Academic Excellence Award), they will be granted the single highest percentage for which they are eligible.

2. Tuition-Only Application

All awards apply strictly to annual tuition fees. Scholarships do not cover:

External examination board fees (IGCSE/A-Level exams).
Physical textbooks or specialized hardware/software.
Optional school trips, extra-curricular clubs, or social events.

3. The Ambassador Role & Contributi

Recipients are designated as IWS Student Ambassadors. This is a mandatory condition of the award. Expectations include:

Participation in at least two Virtual Open Days per academic year.
Providing a student testimonial (video or written) for promotional use.
Providing a student testimonial (video or written) for promotional use.
Note: Exemptions may be made for students in the Refugee/Displacement category to protect their privacy/safety.

4. Strict Confidentiality

All scholarship offers are strictly confidential agreements between the family and IWS. Disclosure or comparison of award amounts with other families or on social media is a breach of contract and may result in the immediate rescinding of the award.

5. Annual Academic Performance Review

Scholarships are not "locked in" for the duration of the stage; they are subject to annual review.

The Rule: Academic scholars must maintain a specific GPA (e.g., 3.5 or Grade B/7 average) to renew their award for the following year.
The Logic: This ensures that scholars remain motivated and continue to lead by example in the classroom.

6. Engagement & Attendance Threshold

To retain a scholarship, students must maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90% in live Academy sessions.

The Logic: Since the scholarship is exclusive to the Academy, it is wasted on a student who does not participate in the live community.

7. "Clawback" Clause (Early Withdrawal)

If a student withdraws from the school mid-year without a valid medical or emergency reason, the scholarship is voided.

The Rule: The family may be liable to pay the full, non-discounted tuition for the terms already completed if the student leaves before the end of the academic year.

8. Conduct & Behavioral Standards

A scholarship is a privilege, not a right. IWS reserves the right to withdraw any award immediately if a student is involved in:

Academic Dishonesty (Plagiarism or cheating).
Cyber-bullying or behavior that brings the school's reputation into disrepute.

9. Payment Punctuality

The scholarship remains valid only if the remaining balance of the tuition is paid on time according to the agreed payment plan (Standard or Accelerated). Constant late payments will result in the loss of the scholarship for the remainder of the year.

10. Re-Application Requirement

Upon moving from one Key Stage to another (e.g., finishing Lower Secondary and moving to IGCSE), students must re-apply for their scholarship. Previous awards do not guarantee future awards at a higher level.

Applying For A Scholarship

Families wishing to be considered for an Academy scholarship must submit:

Academic records from the previous two years

A student personal statement or short video

A supporting reference

Category-specific documentation where applicable

Families wishing to be considered for an Academy scholarship must submit:

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