The European School Scholarship
Goals
The European School is committed to supporting talented students, helping them succeed in a rigorous academic environment in the IB Diploma Programme and American High School and preparing them for their education at leading universities. We are determined to make sure that their families’ financial standing does not prevent academically gifted students from achieving their full academic and career potential. The European School Scholarship aims to fully fund up to six students who meet the scholarship criteria and successfully pass all stages of the selection.
Eligibility and Deadlines
- Who can apply – students (Georgian citizens) who attended other private/public schools in grades 1-10 and are transferring to the European school to study in grades 11-12.
- When to apply – the scholarship application is open from April 15 till May 31. Applicants should submit their applications as they are finishing their studies in grade 10.
Academic Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants should demonstrate academic excellence by providing their transcripts from previous schools (transcripts from grades 9-10).
We are aware that students transferring to the European School may come from different education backgrounds. See the requirements for different academic curricula listed below.
- Applicants from the American curriculum:
Applicants must have at least 3.9 (unweighted) grade point average (GPA)
- Applicants from the IB Programmes:
Applicants must have all 7s (one 6 allowed)
- Applicants from the Georgian National Curriculum:
Applicants must have all 10s (one 9 allowed)
- Applicants from other Curricula:
They must provide their academic transcripts along with the grading scale for reference
Recommendation Letters
Applicants must provide two email addresses – that of a teacher and that of a mentor/coach/principal/counselor who can share insights into the student’s extracurricular life. We will contact the recommenders with instructions on how to submit the letters of recommendation.
Selection
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take standardized and language proficiency tests.
- Reasoning and math test
- English proficiency test – applicants will be tested on their reading, writing, and listening skills
- Writing tasks
Tests will be held at the European School.
Interview with University Counselor
Applicants who meet all the selection criteria and perform well on the standardized and English proficiency tests will be invited to an interview with the University Counselor. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to their academics, their engagement in their community, their leadership potential, and their readiness to embark on the university/college journey.
Final Decision
The scholarship committee consisting of members of academic and senior leadership team, Supervisory Board, and invited experts will make the final decision.
Winners will be contacted on June 20, 2022.
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We would like to share a few tips that you may find helpful before you start working on your application.
The application is divided into sections: Student Personal Information (provide your contact information, education, etc.), Documents (upload documents), Writings (provide answers to five short questions), Letters of Recommendation (provide your recommenders’ names and contact information) and Parents/Guardians (provide information about your parents/guardians).
Once you fill out the application form and hit the submit button, you cannot go back in to edit it. To avoid submitting an application that is incomplete, go through all the application questions first and prepare your answers carefully!
Most questions are straightforward, self-explanatory, and factual. However, for the Writing section, we recommend that you take more time to craft your answers. When evaluating your profile – your academic achievements, your recommendations, etc. – we will also consider your writing skills, creative mindset, your wit, and ability to convey relevant information about yourself.
If you have questions, please contact us at: scholarships@europeanschool.ge