Scholarships
Scholarships

A scholarship programme designed to recognise talent, ambition, and potential.

Greatness doesn’t happen by chance. It starts with curiosity. It’s nurtured through opportunity, and it grows into confidence.

As International Schools Partnership (ISP) Middle East proudly marks 10 years of supporting students and families across the region, we remain committed to celebrating students with the drive to aim higher, grow, and make the most of every learning moment.

At ISP, we don’t just offer scholarships. We open doors to extraordinary futures. With the support, challenge, and connection of our wider ISP community, scholars are empowered to stretch themselves academically, develop as people, and step forward with confidence.

 

Scholars will receive:

  • Personalised mentorship to support academic progress, wellbeing, and personal growth
  • Access to unique ISP Learning Opportunities, cultural experiences, and collaboration with students across our network
  • Up to 100% tuition support, awarded based on merit and individual circumstances*

 

Please read the scholarship criteria below before submitting the application form.

 

*Subject to KHDA approvals.

Explore our scholarship categories

ISP Academic Excellence

Eligibility: Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 applicants

The Academic excellence scholarship is designed for students who consistently demonstrate outstanding academic performance, a genuine passion for learning and the determination to set new standards of excellence across a broad range of subjects.

Criteria:

  • Demonstrates academic excellence evidenced through a range of assessments both internal and standardized
  • A report card that highlights outstanding attitude to learning and academic outcomes across a wide range of subjects
  • A written statement from the pupil highlighting academic achievements so far and future aspirations

ISP Academic Excellence

ISP International Learner

Eligibility: Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 applicants

Students who actively engage with diverse communities and lead with empathy, can apply for the International Learner scholarship.

Criteria:

  • Year 10: Evidence of positive action taken within the school community.
  • Year 12: Evidence of positive action taken within their local / global community
  • Participates in a range of ECAs as well as school events
  • Role model to their peers in terms of behaviour and attitude to learning (and evidenced in termly reports)
  • Special consideration will be given to those who are considered outstanding in a particular skill or field or sport
  • 60-second video and written summary - one side A4 max  from the pupil highlighting how they meet the above criteria.
ISP International Learner

ISP Tomorrow's Leaders

Eligibility: Year 12 applicants

The Tomorrow's Leaders scholarship is designed for students in year 12 who possess a clear sense of ambition, purpose and a drive to shape the future as young innovators, changemakers and visionaries.

Criteria:

  • Students are expected to achieve at least five GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) at Grade 6 or above, demonstrating strong academic performance.
  • Applicants must submit a video outlining the ability to lead and develop innovative initiatives
  • Certification in qualifications highlighting lifelong skills (e.g. life saving qualifications, public speaking, robotics, coding etc)
ISP Tomorrow's Leaders

Your scholarship journey

01
Eligibility

Discover the scholarship that matches your aspirations and qualifications.

02
Application

Complete the scholarship application form and share your story - why do you deserve to be an ISP Scholar?

03
Assessment

Meet with our Senior Leadership Team for a personalised assessment.

04
Shortlist

If you make it through, you will be invited for a final round with the Principal.

05
Offer

Congratulations! You have earned your place as an ISP Scholar.

Mandatory requirements

Scholarship enquiry form

Our scholars

Discover what our sholarship-awardees have to say about their experiences as winners.

Jenica Year 10

Aquila has shown me that excellence is not just about achievement, it’s about using what we’ve gained to make a difference.

Being a pupil in Aquila has shaped me into a more confident leader, speaker and changemaker.

Jenica Year 10

Student

Kumushoy  Year 12

Finding support, growth and belonging at Aquila

At the Aquila School, there is not one moment I have spent unsupported. Whether it be my friends or my teachers, the school community is so welcoming and inclusive for all.

Kumushoy Year 12

Student

Manya Year 12

Aquila feels like home - safe, supportive and inspiring

As a student of the Aquila school my heart cannot fully express the gratitude I feel for for being a part of this warm community, where I am freely able to express myself and feel supported in everything I choose to pursue, with full guidance from every member of staff. I am truly unable to use words to describe how welcome and at home I feel in Aquila where I am always happy, safe and learning.

Manya Year 12

Student

Olga  Year 12

At Aquila, guidance turns dreams into reality

At the Aquila School, the community allows you to express yourself and find talents within yourself, you never knew you had before, allowing you to build your character and strive for more. Due to the guidance and constant support from teachers, classmates and friends, you will be able to achieve your dreams and even more!

Olga Year 12

Student

Jenica Year 10

Student

Kumushoy  Year 12

Student

Manya Year 12

Student

Olga  Year 12

Student

Jenica Year 10

Student

Kumushoy  Year 12

Student

Manya Year 12

Student

Olga  Year 12

Student

Accreditations

AQA
ASDAN
British School in the Middle East
The Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO)
Cambridge
DoFE
Education Excellence Awards
IB
Indipendent Schools Examinations Board
LAMDA
Oxford AQA
Pearson
The national college (mental health and wellbeing)