Merit Scholarships

Apply for merit scholarships by April 12, 2024

CIS is committed to preparing students to succeed in college and beyond. As part of our commitment, we established the following merit scholarships to recognize new and returning middle and upper school students at CIS.

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A $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to one new student per grade in Grades 6-10.

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A $2,000 non-renewable scholarship awarded to returning CIS students entering a new division – one rising 6th grader and one rising 9th grader.

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A $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to returning CIS students entering the upper school. One or two scholarships can be awarded per grade, 9-12.

Criteria that will be considered for all scholarships awards include intellectual curiosity, exceptional academic achievement, commitment to local and global citizenship, and leadership in academic, physical or creative endeavors.

Renewable scholarships will be renewed each year a student remains enrolled at CIS in good standing (satisfactory academic and attendance; good citizenship as a member of the CIS community; embodiment of and support for the mission of CIS).

In order to be considered for a merit scholarship, applicants must do the following:

Returning students must submit the completed re-enrollment agreement and deposit for the 2024-25 school year by February 1, 2024. New applicants must apply for admission by March 13, 2024, and submit a completed enrollment agreement and deposit by the due date listed in the agreement.

Complete all fields in the application form and submit it electronically by April 12, 2024. Be sure to upload the essay document – PDF files are recommended.

Request and submit a letter of recommendation from a current or recent teacher, coach, or other adult who has worked with the student in a teacher/mentor role and can attest to the student’s qualification for the scholarship (intellectual curiosity, exceptional academic achievement, commitment to local and global citizenship, and leadership in academic, physical or creative endeavors). The teacher/mentor can write their own letter OR use our form.

Apply for a Merit-Scholarship (grades 6th – 12th)

The CIS Merit Scholarship Committee will review all completed submissions and notify students by May 2024 if they are awarded any scholarships. Students need not apply for a specific scholarship – the committee will determine for which scholarships the student is eligible. 

For questions regarding the CIS Merit Scholarship program, please contact the admissions office at admissions@cislions.org.

Entrance Exam Award

No application required

The Entrance Exam Award is a scholarship in the amount of $1,000, given to all new students who score in the 90th percentile or above in at least one section of the ISEE entrance exam taken on one of the two spring exam dates (March 16, 2024, and April 13, 2024) or via ISEE at Home prior to April 13, 2024.

This one-time award does not renew in successive years and is not available to students who take the exam on alternate dates. Applications are not necessary – the award will be given to all students who qualify.

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Global Perspectives Award

For International Applicants

The Global Perspectives Award was created in recognition of the contributions international students make to the culture of CIS. International applicants who meet the following criteria can apply for this scholarship.

  • Apply for admission no later than April 30, 2024;
  • Score a 90 or above on the TOEFL iBT exam;
  • Demonstrate leadership in academic, physical, or creative endeavors.

The student selected for this award will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to be credited toward tuition.