AISCT High School Scholarship South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – AISCT

The American International School of Cape Town (AISCT) is a private, not-for-profit co-educational institution. The AISCT was founded in 1997 and is located in Cape Town, in the heart of Constantia Hills with Table Mountain National Park towering in the background.

AISCT follows curriculum out of the USA and offers College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the high school, including the AP Capstone Program. The school year begins in August and ends in June each year, in line with the northern hemisphere calendar.
 

ABOUT THE AISCT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The AISCT is inviting students to apply for their High School Scholarship programme, for the 2024 academic year.

The AISCT High School Scholarship is for students entering Grade 9 or Grade 10 in 2024, who are interested in pursuing the prestigious Advanced Placement course of study and completing an American High School Diploma at the American International School of Cape Town.

The scholarship is aimed at academically talented South African students with limited financial means.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other High School Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE AISCT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & DURATION

The scholarship will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fee, admission fee, capital fee, Macbook, textbooks, AP fees, SAT fees and up to six university application fees.

The scholarship will NOT provide cover for the following expenses: school uniform, PE uniform, stationery, transportation costs, meals and accommodation.

Scholarships may cover the full duration of the student’s time at AISCT, on condition that they remain in good standing at the school. Scholarships may be revoked for poor academic performance or behavior.
 

MORE ABOUT THE AISCT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Scholars are selected based on 2 main criteria: merit and proven financial need.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the AISCT Scholarship.

Applicants will be required to complete the admissions assessment at the AISCT campus.

Applications will be screened by a scholarship committee and will be awarded to selected recipients by the end of April 2024.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AISCT SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have been born between 1 August 2005 and 31 July 2008
• You must have completed Grade 8
• You must be entering Grade 9 or Grade 10 in 2024
• You must reside in Cape Town or be able to live in Cape Town for the duration of the scholarship (with family or guardians)
• You must have proven financial need
• You must be from a previously disenfranchised population group discriminated against under the Apartheid regime
• You must be fluent in English (spoken and written)
• You must have high academic achievement in English language curriculum
• You must have strong leadership skills and commitment to service
• You must agree to abide by the school rules and policies as stated in the AISCT Parent-Student Handbook

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE AISCT SCHOLARSHIP

Download and complete the AISCT High School Scholarship Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the AISCT High School Scholarship.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• Photograph (head and shoulders)
• 4 years of academic records (report cards/ transcripts)
• Student Referral form by the current school
• Updated copy of immunization record (all AISCT students must have an up-to-date immunizations according to the Vaccine (EPI)Schedule for South Africa)
• Essay introducing yourself to the Scholarship Committee (it should reveal your personality, personal hobbies or aspirations, or any unusual experiences you may have had)
• Resumé that includes 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

 

Applications must be submitted via email to Mrs Helen Petersen (the Admissions Director) at: admissions@aisct.org
(Insert the words “AISCT Scholarship Application 2024” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE AISCT SCHOLARSHIP

30 October 2023.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the American International School of Cape Town (AISCT) directly:
Tel: 021 713 2220
Email: aisct@aisct.org / admissions@aisct.org
 

Please do NOT contact the AISCT if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in August 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.