WHY DOES BCIS OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?
To inspire and nurture exceptional talents for students who embody and exemplify the BCIS mission and vision
To invest in the personal, creative and intellectual development of extraordinary students
To promote excellence in BCIS Secondary School
To encourage each student to give back to their community and actively support the BCIS Alumni Network
BCIS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE EXTRAORDINARY GRADE 9-12 STUDENTS WHO:
Demonstrate exceptional performance in one or more areas
Use curiosity to explore, develop and express a range of ideas that challenge their own understandings, beliefs and emotions
Seek challenges, overcome difficulties and persevere while learning from failure
Demonstrate critical thinking through ethical problem solving to find creative solutions to complex issues
Model compassion by respecting the perspectives of, and caring for, others, and leading positive change for individuals and the community, locally and/or globally
FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF BCIS SCHOLARSHIP ARE AVAILABLE:
For all students attending or not attending BCIS:
BCIS Future Leaders Scholarship – for exceptional students entering Grades 9/10/11 who demonstrate academic excellence, strong leadership and collaboration skills, or exceptional performance and outstanding potential in a specific field.
BCIS APEX Innovators Scholarship – for exceptional students entering Grades 9/10/11/12 who demonstrate innovative thinking and entrepreneurial drive.
BCIS Academic Scholarship – for exceptional students entering Grades 9/10/11/12 who demonstrate consistently high academic achievement across ALL subject areas.
For students currently attending BCIS ONLY:
Founder’s Scholarship – for exceptional students entering Grades 11 and 12 who truly embody the BCIS mission.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR A BCIS SCHOLARSHIP?
Students of all nationalities (Chinese and international)
NOTE: BCIS Scholarship recipients are required to:
Complete High School at BCIS
Study any of the programs offered at BCIS in Grades 11 - 12
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applying for a BCIS Future Leaders Scholarship
BCIS awards 100% and 50% Future Leaders Scholarships to extraordinary students who demonstrate:
Outstanding academic achievements
Strong English proficiency
Proactive with leadership and collaboration skills
Exceptional personal interests and skills
Demonstrate exceptional performance and outstanding potential in a specific field or way of thinking (e.g. sport writing, the arts, mathematics, science, creativity, filmmaking, etc)
Students applying for a BCIS Future Leaders Scholarship are required to:
Write a 600 – 800 word essay (essay title provided at time of application)
Provide the names and email addresses of two teachers who can complete a recommendation form for you. The teachers must be people who have worked closely with you in the scholarship area that you are applying and must be able to complete the form in English. We will email the recommendation form directly to the teachers. The recommendation form will include:
Evidence of your outstanding leadership and collaboration
A character recommendation
Contributions to the community
Submit supporting portfolio of evidence (e.g. previous school records, external examination results, awards, certificates, letters of commendation, testimonials, examples of work, photos, videos etc.)
Complete an interview with the BCIS Scholarship Committee, including a faculty member with expertise in the area of excellence specified by the student (for shortlisted candidates).
BCIS Future Leaders Scholarships are renewed annually until the student graduates from BCIS, subject to an annual review of student progress based on the following criteria:
Excellent end of year academic achievement report
Evidence of ongoing leadership and collaboration
Outstanding service to the community
Exemplary behavior towards teachers, peers, and other members of the BCIS community
Excellent attendance record
2. Applying for a BCIS APEX Innovators Scholarship
BCIS awards 100% and 50% APEX Innovators Scholarships to extraordinary students who demonstrate:
Innovative Thinking and Entrepreneurial Drive
Technology Literacy
Global Vision and Service Commitment
Students applying for a BCIS APEX Innovators Scholarship are required to:
Write a 600 - 800 word essay (essay title provided at time of application)
Provide the names and email addresses of two teachers who can complete a recommendation form for you. The teachers must be people who have worked closely with you in the scholarship area that you are applying and must be able to complete the form in English. We will email the recommendation form directly to the teachers. The recommendation form will include:
Evidence of your innovative thinking, entrepreneurial drive and technology literacy
Contributions to the community
A character recommendation
Submit supporting documentary evidence (e.g. previous school records, external examination results, awards, certificates, testimonials, published work etc.)
Complete an interview with the BCIS Scholarship Committee (for shortlisted candidates)
BCIS APEX Innovators Scholarships are renewed annually until the student graduates from BCIS, subject to an annual review of student progress based on the following criteria:
Excellent end of year academic achievement report
Evidence of ongoing innovative thinking, entrepreneurial drive and technology literacy
Outstanding global vision and service to the community
Exemplary behavior towards teachers, peers, and other members of the BCIS community
Excellent attendance record
3. Applying for a BCIS Academic Scholarship
BCIS awards 100% and 50% Academic Scholarships to extraordinary students who:
Demonstrate consistently high academic achievement across ALL subject areas
Exemplify and embody the BCIS mission and vision
Students applying for a BCIS Academic Scholarship are required to:
Write a 600 - 800 word essay (essay title provided at time of application)
Provide the names and email addresses of two teachers who can complete a recommendation form for you. The teachers must be people who have worked closely with you in the scholarship area that you are applying and must be able to complete the form in English. We will email the recommendation form directly to the teachers. The recommendation form will include:
Areas of academic excellence and achievements
A character recommendation
Contributions to the community
Submit supporting documentary evidence (e.g. external examination results, awards, certificates, testimonials, published work etc.)
Complete an interview with the BCIS Scholarship Committee (for shortlisted candidates)
BCIS Academic Scholarships are renewed annually until the student graduates from BCIS, subject to an annual review of student progress based on the following criteria:
Excellent end of year academic achievement report
The award of Honors or High Honors for each semester
Outstanding service to the community
Exemplary behavior towards teachers, peers, and other members of the BCIS community
Excellent attendance record
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIMELINE
BCIS Scholarship applications open on 1 February
BCIS Scholarship applications close on 21 June (External Applicants)
Scholarship interviews occur during March, April, and May (May for external applicants)
Applicants will be notified in writing before 31 May by BCIS Admissions
Note: additional external scholarships applications may be considered until 1 August for new families moving to Beijing
SUBMIT YOUR BCIS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Students CURRENTLY ATTENDING BCIS – submit your scholarship applications as directed by BCIS Secondary School Principal
Students NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING BCIS – complete the BCIS online admissions process and submit your scholarship application to BCIS Admissions (bcis.openapply.cn)
QUESTIONS?
Please contact BCIS Admissions or the BCIS Secondary School Principal if you have any questions.
BCIS Tel: (86)010 8771 7171
BCIS Admissions Office – Email:admissions@bcis.cn
BCIS Secondary School Principal – Email:Natalie.Harvey@bcis.cn