{"id":56105,"date":"2024-03-26T15:14:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T15:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistscholars.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=location&#038;p=56105"},"modified":"2026-10-01T12:10:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:10:43","slug":"austria","status":"publish","type":"location","link":"https:\/\/www.assistscholars.org\/en\/location\/austria\/","title":{"rendered":"Austria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h2>International Scholarships for  Students<\/h2>\n<p>ASSIST connects exceptional students from  with top private high schools in America through competitive, international, one-year scholarships. Our -based Program Coordinator guides  families through the application and interview process, and later serves as a valuable guide as they are expertly placed at a member school. ASSIST&#8217;s global team also offers comprehensive cultural preparation and support throughout the student&#8217;s exchange year.<\/p>\n<p>ASSIST Scholars from  turn their scholarship year into a launchpad for university success, career advancement, and lifelong global leadership.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tUpcoming Events\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Please join Austrian Program Coordinator Christine Klingler for an information session where you can learn much more about our program and have your questions answered.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tVirtual Information Sessions\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Information sessions for Austrian families interested in learning more about ASSIST will be held on Zoom on these dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oct 6, 2026 7:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Oct 20, 2026 7:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Nov 3, 2026 7:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/qys3uzVCRnyeDLzwx59L6Q\" role=\"button\">\n  Register for a Session\n<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tASSIST at Fairs\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Come see us on <strong>October 17, 2026<\/strong> at the fair, <strong>Go Global Now<\/strong>. Learn more about the event here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goglobalnow.info\/\" data-outlook-id=\"4359d589-4c18-40bc-b116-74d76b68d003\">GO GLOBAL NOW! &#8211; Auslandsaufenthalte f\u00fcr 13-18 J\u00e4hrige<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h2>Application Process for 2027\/28 Scholarships<\/h2>\n<p>We are primarily seeking students for placement in <b>U.S. Grades 10 and 11<\/b>. We also have a limited number of opportunities for exceptionally strong applicants interested in <b>Grade 12 or postgraduate<\/b> positions.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps below to apply:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the online <strong>application<\/strong> via the <a href=\"https:\/\/assistscholars.fsenrollment.com\/users\/sign_in\">ASSIST application portal.<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Additionally submit these required application materials: an <strong>academic transcript<\/strong>, <strong>three teacher recommendations, informal photos, a short personal introduction video, and a brief statement from a parent or guardian <\/strong>in the same <a href=\"https:\/\/assistscholars.fsenrollment.com\/users\/sign_in\">application portal<\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>All of this is due no later than <b>December 1.\u00a0<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li>A $35 U.S. application fee is required to submit your application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>If your first language is not English, you will be invited to take the <b>Duolingo English Test<\/b>. This is due no later than <b>December 15.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li>We will review these materials and invite selected candidates to a <strong>December\u00a0interview<\/strong> with members of the ASSIST U.S. team.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Those who interview will be <b>notified <\/b>of the outcome in <b>January.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/assistscholars.fsenrollment.com\/users\/sign_in\" target=\"_self\">ASSIST Application Portal<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tInterviews and English Language Testing\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Those asked to advance will be invited to an interview and required to complete a Duolingo English Test.<\/p>\n<p>The Duolingo English Test costs $70 USD and should be completed by December 1.<\/p>\n<p>Interviews for Austrian candidates will be held in December. A team from the U.S. will interview students in small groups. The interview is fairly informal and is a chance for us to get to know applicants better and help find the right school for each.<\/p>\n<p>The Admission Committee makes scholarship decisions in January and will inform every applicant of the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>We wish you luck and hope to meet you. If you have any questions, contact Austrian Program Coordinator, Christine Klingler, at <a href=\"mailto:christine@assistscholars.org\">christine@assistscholars.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tASSIST Scholarships\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>Every ASSIST Scholar receives a scholarship for their year abroad.<\/strong> This scholarship grants each student access to a leading private American high school. In addition, students become lifelong members of ASSIST, forming worldwide connections and joining an extraordinary network of over 6500 accomplished alumni.<\/p>\n\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" type=\"button\">ASSIST Sanderson Scholarships<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Collapse<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>Awards full tuition and room and board at a private North American boarding school or full tuition at a private day school and housing with an American volunteer host family.<\/p>\n<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-1\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">ASSIST Lindfors Scholarships<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>Awards partial tuition and room and board at a private North American boarding school or partial tuition at a private day school and housing with an American volunteer host family. For Lindfors Scholars, member schools fund at least 50% of its tuition, the remaining school tuition and ASSIST program fee is included in The Lindfors Scholarship program fee.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tScholarships from Our Partners, Available Through ASSIST\t<\/h2>\n\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" type=\"button\">The Kemper Scholar Program (Phillips Academy Andover)<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Collapse<\/i><\/button><\/a><p>ASSIST is proud to partner with The Kemper Scholar Program at Phillips Academy Andover. Applicants can apply though ASSIST and be considered for ASSIST and Kemper scholarships &#8211; all through one ASSIST application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Students who are awarded the Kemper Scholarship earn the opportunity to study for one year at Phillips Academy Andover, a boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts, as a 12th grade or post-graduate student. Students typically attend Phillips Academy the year after completing high school in their home country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Students are awarded financial assistance sufficient to meet 100% of a family&#8217;s full financial need to study for one year at Phillips Academy Andover. Applicants will be required to complete a financial aid application.<\/p>\n<p>Candidate eligibility requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be a European citizen<\/li>\n<li>Not typically older than 18<\/li>\n<li>Must be eligible to participate as a 12th grade or post-graduate student of Phillips Academy<\/li>\n<li>Must be qualified to obtain a Phillips Academy diploma after successful completion of the academic year<\/li>\n<li>Must NOT have previously studied in an English-speaking country for a semester or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of their year at Phillips Academy Andover, students must return to their home country for at least one year. For this reason, Kemper Scholars are not able to work with Phillips Academy Andover&#8217;s college counselors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assistscholars.org\/assist_kemper-scholars-program-at-phillips-academy-andover-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/assistscholars.org\/assets\/pdfs\/9d45a338-f33f-4a94-a357-44fffc110ecb-website%2520pdf%2520of%2520kemper.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707768448622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1uqy1bpGqbqNCC74vqM_m3\">Read specifics on this partner program available through the ASSIST application.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tEstimated Expenses for  Students and Families\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>Expected Family Contribution for School Tuition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Sanderson Scholarship: 0%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Lindfors Scholarship: 50% or less of full tuition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ASSIST Program Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Sanderson Scholarship: $19500 (need-based financial help available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Lindfors Scholarship: $37500 U.S. (includes school tuition)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Expenses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For both scholarships, families are responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel and insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Visa application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Member school fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"\/scholarship\/affording-assist\/\" target=\"_self\">PROGRAM FEES AND BENEFITS<\/a><a href=\"\/program-fee-reductions\/\" target=\"_self\">NEED-BASED FEE REDUCTIONS<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tNeed-based Program Fee Reductions for Sanderson Scholarships\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<h3>ASSIST strives to meet demonstrated financial need and to make this transformative experience accessible to every deserving ASSIST Scholar, regardless of their financial circumstances.<\/h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"\/program-fee-reductions\/\" target=\"_self\">NEED-BASED FEE REDUCTIONS<\/a>\t\n\t<h2>Empowering Austrian Students Since 2006<\/h2>\n<p>Our work in\u00a0 Austria began in 2006. 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