A robust scholarship programme at GIIS has made it possible for many students to be on an equal footing with those who are more privileged, and achieve their dream of studying in a digital savvy school, thereby preparing them proactively for University and life onwards.
The scholarship isn’t just a sum of money. The entire offering assists in building the confidence of students and can act as a springboard for their future university applications ─ not just because it has financially assisted the scholar, but because it shows the ability and potential of the student who was awarded with it.
Scholarship in school offer more than monetary benefits. The moment a student is awarded a scholarship it is usually a life-changing catalyst for his or her future success, both academically and in future-career.
Here are the key ways in which scholarships add value for :
- Prominence Amongst Peers
If a student receives a merit-based scholarship, it’s a sure-fire sign that he or she has achieved highly in contrast to the peers or has gone ‘the extra mile’ in academic or extracurricular performance. Scholars receive recognition from the cohort which boasts their morale and make them stretch their limits to achieve higher goals in life.
At the same time, the scholar exemplifies excellence and perseverance and becomes a benchmark for other aspiring students.
- Edge in University Admissions
Getting into the top universities is often a challenging task. Not only do students need excellent grades, but they also need to show that they have been driven to achieve above-and-beyond both inside and outside of the classroom ─ these are the criteria for which universities look. If your child has a merit-based scholarship, it confirms to university recruiters that this particular candidate has already been recognised by another educational institute and will make an excellent addition.
- Financial Backing
Education should be a right for all. Every parent dreams of providing good education to their children, however, not all can afford it. Many deserving students have to have to compromise on the quality of education due to lack of resources.
Scholarships, for those who come from moderate and lower-income families, can be used to fund university and private education fees. For those who come from higher-income families, scholarship award is an additional funding to enhance their educational experience by going for even higher-quality education.
- Scholarships Add Sparkle to the Resume
If a student distinguishes themselves in contrast to their peers and achieves a scholarship, his or her resume will also shine among hundreds of rival applications in the job market. More often than not, if a student has already been recognised for his achievements by another institution, a recruiter or hiring manager will likely give more prominence to the candidate. The prior success of the scholar acts as a confirmation of his or her ability.
The Scholarship Programme at GIIS
At the Global Indian International School (GIIS), we believe that all students should be given the best opportunity to succeed, and so we offer scholarships to students from Grade 1 to 12. The categories vary from academia to sports to merit-cum-means and scientific temperament.
Here are the key scholarships offered by GIIS Singapore:
GIIS Resilience 2020 scholarship has been introduced to support expatriate families economically affected by the present COVID-19 situation and recognise meritorious students who deserve an equal opportunity through financial assistance.
This is a visionary scholarship, launched on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The scheme provides financial assistance to deserving students from moderate income families to help them in their educational journey.
The scholarship recognises outstanding talents of students in the stream of science and innovation by providing a concession in course fees.
The scholarship is given to students excelling in the field of extra-curricular activities pertaining to sports, visual and performing arts and other areas that are beyond academics.
As it stands, scholarship students from our school have successfully traversed the globe to reach reputable universities round the world and they are continuing their educational journey and heading towards their maximum potential.
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