Scholarships

CIS offers limited financial aid to full tuition scholarships

Cebu International School (CIS) is the only internationally accredited school in the Visayas/Mindanao region, as well as the only school in the Philippines to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The mission of CIS is to create a collaborative, challenging, and nurturing school environment that involves community members, in order to provide a contemporary international education, which develops students’ unique potential to contribute to a better world.

Eligibility

The CIS Scholarship is intended for Filipino students applying for Grades 9-11 with outstanding achievement and potential in any one of the following areas: academics, the arts, athletics, and service to community.

All scholarship candidates will have to meet standard CIS admissions requirements as well as pass the requirements of the CIS Scholarship Committee.

Preference for scholarships will be given to students who are not only academically qualified and demonstrate the ability to meet the rigors of the program, but also to those who demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the wider life of the school, such as through sports, arts, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have Filipino Citizenship
• Must have completed Grade 8, 9, or 10 in a local Filipino (public or private) school
• Demonstrate high academic achievement (candidates must submit copies of recent report cards and/or Form 137) with no grades below 85 in all subject areas
• Show proof of involvement in after-school activities, eg. school publications, student council, sports, etc. (please provide corresponding papers/certifications).
• Demonstrate financial need to qualify for the CIS scholarship (complete the given table below)
• Meet all regular CIS entrance requirements
• Have an excellent command of oral and written English
• Must not have attended CIS in the past
• Possess high personal standards and be in good health

More on the CIS Scholarship Qualification Document here.

Scholarship Application Timeline: