AIS Distinguished Scholar Award

Students applying for academic scholarships:

• Must demonstrate strong academic performance 
• Embody the values of Achievement, Respect and Opportunity
• Be motivated and engaged in school life
• Meet the requirements for Year 9-12 entry at the Australian International School in Singapore

1. Complete the Registration Form to receive the Scholarship Application Form.
2. Complete the Scholarship Application Form, which includes a personal statement in English outlining your achievements in relation to the criteria, your contribution to AIS values, and any unique talents. (Full details are provided in the application form.)
3. Submit a school application (not required for current students), including the last 2 years of academic reports, a teacher reference, and other required documents as outlined in the AIS school application requirements.
4. Provide 2–3 high-quality work samples to support your application, demonstrating academic excellence (e.g., school essays, projects, art, or music portfolios).

Stage 1:

• A committee formed by the school will review the application and supporting documents to determine if the candidate is eligible to proceed to Stage 2.
• Applications will be reviewed against criteria including academic achievement (as demonstrated in reports), the personal essay, supporting statements, and work samples.

Stage 2:

• Students will attend a 20-minute interview with the academic panel.
• They may also submit a portfolio of academic achievements for consideration.

Scholarship decisions will take into account the entire application process, evaluating the overall quality of the candidate’s submission – including their personal attributes, academic achievements, contributions to the school community, interview performance, demonstrated talent and potential impact on the AIS community. 

1. Scholarship awards cover up to 50% of course fees. In exceptional cases, awards exceeding 50% may be granted based on financial need and merit, subject to means testing.
2. Scholarships apply only to course fees and do not cover additional costs such as examination fees, uniforms, extracurricular activities, or residential trips. 
3. Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or awards. 
4. Scholarships are awarded at the sole discretion of the School Committee, and all decisions are final.
5. If a student fails to meet the expectations outlined in this policy, AIS reserves the right to reduce or withdraw the scholarship at any time.
6. Scholarships are awarded annually and are subject to renewal.
7. The scholarship is awarded to the named recipient only and is non-transferable. It may not be assigned, transferred, or exchanged for cash or any other benefit. 
8. If there are no candidates of sufficient merit in a given year, scholarships may not be awarded.
9. Scholarships are contingent upon obtaining a valid pass to meet government requirements for attending AIS, such as a Dependent Pass (DP), Student Pass (STP) or Ministry of Education (MoE) approval, where applicable. 
10. Scholarships will be applied to course fees in the 2026 academic year, unless otherwise indicated.
11. For external students, scholarships are contingent upon meeting AIS admissions criteria.