Copenhagen International School Scholarships & Exhibitions

For the
International Baccalaureate Diploma, grades 11 & 12
and the
International Baccalaureate “Pre-IB” (MYP 5)

Copenhagen International School (CIS) offers a number of scholarships and exhibitions at the school each year for students, both international and Danish, who are joining the school to undertake and complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who are academically exceptional, well-rounded students.
• Exhibitions will be awarded to applicants who are academically excellent, well-rounded students.
• Students who have been awarded scholarships or exhibitions will be at an advantage when applying to universities and colleges.
• For scholarship applicants who require financial assistance in order to enter CIS for grades 11 to 12, the school is offering a maximum of 10 financial awards, with financial assistance to cover up to 85% of the tuition fees. Parents will be asked for documentation to support the application for financial assistance.
• A further three three-year financial scholarships are available to students entering grade 10 / Pre-IB. The financial assistance may cover up to 85% of the tuition fees. Parents will be asked for documentation to support the application for financial assistance.
• Honours scholarships and exhibitions are available to students who do not require financial assistance, but fulfil the other criteria. These do not offer any financial benefit.

Applicants are free to determine how they wish to present their application. However, the following information is mandatory:

• A personal statement as to why you are applying for a scholarship at CIS, indicating what you can bring to the school;
• Personal details including name, date of birth, parents' names, parents' employment, address, telephone number, email address, nationality. This requirement can be completed by filling in the Application Forms A & B which are available on the website, and attach these to the application;
• Copies of previous reports (end-of-year) and the CIS School Information Form;
• Names, addresses, titles and contact addresses/telephone/email of academic and other referees.

Applicants will be required for an interview, to make a presentation, and take a test in English and Maths. They should bring a portfolio of their best work to the interview and three letters of recommendation from teachers.

Applications, addressed to the Admissions Officer, must reach the school no later than February 18, 2009 for scholarships beginning in August 2009. The Scholarship Examinations and Interviews will be held on February 26 and 27, 2009.

More detail>>>http://www.cis-edu.dk/admissions/scholarships.htm