Academic Merit Scholarships at International School of Stavanger

The
International School of Stavanger is pleased to offer academic merit
scholarships for High School (VGS) applicants and students starting in August
2018.

The
aim of the School is to enable students to become self-determining, respectful,
responsible, contributing global citizens who will succeed in continuing
educational programmes and beyond.

The
International School of Stavanger, previously known as the Stavanger American
School (SAMS), is a private school primarily made up of British, American,
European and Norwegian students located in Stavanger, Norway, which offers a
full education from pre-school through high school (upper secondary school).At
the International School Of Stavanger there are about 600 students.

Students
may receive some EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, however, it
is expected that candidates have strong English skills.

Scholarship Description:

Application deadline: January 18, 2018
Course Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing IB Diploma Programme.
Study Subject:
Scholarships are awarded in the fields offered by the university.
Scholarship
Award: Scholarships will cover the followings:

The
Linda and Len Duevel Scholarship will pay the 100% full tuition. It will
provide all the usual resources/materials required for the various courses
and bus transport for the students to and from school using the school’s
established bus routes. It will not pay for external examination fees,
school lunches or overseas travel.
The
Golden Anniversary Scholarship will cover 50% of tuition (based on
category 1 tuition fees), all the usual resources/materials required for
the various courses and school transport using the school buses. It will
not pay for external examination fees, school lunches or overseas travel.

Number of Scholarships: Not given
Scholarship can
be taken in Norway

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Students from Norway are
eligible to apply.
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet following criteria:

Students
selected for the Linda and Len Duevel scholarship will be offered a
foundation course in Grade 10 (VG1), preparing them for becoming part of
the school’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme when they
enter Grade 11. As appropriate, students may receive some EAL (English as
an Additional Language) support, however, it is expected that candidates
have strong English skills.
Students
selected for the Golden Anniversary scholarship will be entering the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Grade 11 (VG 2).
Students
who complete the IB Diploma at ISS will also earn an ISS High School
Diploma. Earning an IB Diploma also grants Norwegian ‘Studiekompetanse.’
ISS graduates attend universities all over the globe, including Norway.

English Language Requirements: Students may receive some
EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, however, it is expected that
candidates have strong English skills.

Application Procedure:

Please
make sure you can be available for a visit and possible interview at some point
during the week of 19-23 February (08.30-16.00). Interviews cannot be scheduled
at any other time. All applicants must attend in person to be considered for a
scholarship. We look forward to getting to know the applicants, and the
applicants getting to know ISS.