\n6:30 pm, 20 October 2025 –\u00a0 Register<\/a>
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\n6:30 pm, 20 November 2025 –\u00a0 Register<\/a>\n
\n\t\t\tApplication Process for 2026\/27 Scholarships\t<\/h2>\n\t
We are primarily seeking students for placement in U.S. Grade 11<\/b>. We also have a limited number of opportunities for exceptionally strong applicants interested in Grade 12 or postgraduate<\/b> positions.<\/p>\n
The application for the 2026-27 school year is open. Follow the steps below to apply:<\/p>\n
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- Complete the online application <\/b>and submit a copy of your academic transcript <\/b>via the ASSIST application portal<\/a> by December 1<\/b>. A $35 U.S. application fee is required to submit your application. Shortly after, we will review all submissions and inform candidates who will advance to the next step.<\/li>\n
- Those asked to advance will be required to submit three teacher recommendations, informal photos, and a short statement from a parent or guardian <\/b>in the same application portal<\/a>. Additionally, if your first language is not English, you will be invited to take the Duolingo English Test. <\/b>These materials are needed as soon as possible, but no later than December 21.\u00a0 <\/b>We will use these materials to determine our Scholarship Finalists<\/b><\/li>\n
- Scholarship Finalists will be invited to an interview <\/b>with members of the ASSIST U.S. team in January<\/b><\/li>\n
- Finalists will be notified <\/b>of the outcome in February.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tASSIST Application Portal\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n
\n\t\t\tEnglish Language Testing\t<\/h2>\n\t
Scholarship Finalists will be invited to complete a Duolingo English Test.<\/p>\n
will send you a prepaid test coupon code.<\/p>\n
Once you have your code, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/englishtest.duolingo.com\/home<\/a>\u00a0and select:<\/p>\n
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- Try taking a practice test prior to taking the actual test by selecting “Practice Free”<\/li>\n
- Return to\u00a0https:\/\/englishtest.duolingo.com\/home<\/a>\u00a0and select Purchase a Test<\/li>\n
- Select Test Option 1 for a single test<\/li>\n
- Enter your email address, country and postal code<\/li>\n
- Select Apply Coupon Code in the box to the right of the credit card information. Do NOT enter your credit card information if you are using a prepaid coupon code from ASSIST.<\/li>\n
- Enter Coupon Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Duolingo Tips for Your Test Experience<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tInterviews and Decisions\t<\/h2>\n\t
Scholarship Finalists will be invited to an interview. Interviews for candidates will be held in January. 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
The Admission Committee makes scholarship decisions in January and February and will inform every applicant of the outcome.<\/p>\n
We wish you luck and hope to meet you. If you have any questions, contact Program Coordinator, at .<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tASSIST Scholarships\t<\/h2>\n\t
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 6,300 accomplished alumni.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tASSIST Sanderson Scholarships<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\t\t\t\t\tASSIST Lindfors Scholarships<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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
\n\t\t\tScholarships from Our Partners, Available Through ASSIST\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Davis Scholarship Program<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
The Davis Scholarship Program is unique in that it allows students to study for two or three years at one of the six boarding schools that are part of the Davis International Scholars Program. Davis Scholars graduate with an American high school diploma and may go on to study at a college or university in the U.S. or the U.K.<\/p>\n
Davis Scholars receive:<\/p>\n
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- $25,000 from The Davis Scholars Program towards tuition annually for their boarding school years. Depending on a family’s financial need, the school will provide a scholarship for the remainder of tuition, room and board.<\/li>\n
- $25,000 towards tuition annually for four years of undergraduate work, if accepted to one of the UWC partner universities and colleges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Candidates from countries that are historically underrepresented at US boarding schools are welcome to apply. These include but are not limited to Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Somaliland, Turkey or Southern African countries.<\/p>\n
Read specifics on this partner program available through the ASSIST application.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Kemper Scholar Program (Phillips Academy Andover)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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
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Students are awarded financial assistance sufficient to meet 100% of a family’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
Candidate eligibility requirements include:<\/p>\n
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- Must be a European citizen<\/li>\n
- Not typically older than 18<\/li>\n
- Must be eligible to participate as a 12th grade or post-graduate student of Phillips Academy<\/li>\n
- Must be qualified to obtain a Phillips Academy diploma after successful completion of the academic year<\/li>\n
- Must NOT have previously studied in an English-speaking country for a semester or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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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’s college counselors.<\/p>\n
Read specifics on this partner program available through the ASSIST application.<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tHMC Projects Scholarships in the U.K.\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\tOur Bulgarian partner, The Bulgarian Reading Association<\/b><\/a>, works with both ASSIST and HMC Projects<\/b>, a UK organization that offers scholarships to private boarding schools. This unique alignment means students can apply for both our program and the HMC scholarship.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tEstimated Expenses for Students and Families\t<\/h2>\n\t
Expected Family Contribution for School Tuition:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Sanderson Scholarship: 0%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Lindfors Scholarship: 50% or less of full tuition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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ASSIST Program Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Sanderson Scholarship: $15000 (need-based financial help available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Lindfors Scholarship: $37000 U.S. (includes school tuition)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Additional Expenses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
For both scholarships, families are responsible for:<\/p>\n
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- Travel and insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Visa application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Member school fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPROGRAM FEES AND BENEFITS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNEED-BASED FEE REDUCTIONS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n
\n\t\t\tNeed-based Program Fee Reductions for Sanderson Scholarships\t<\/h2>\n\t\t
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\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNEED-BASED FEE REDUCTIONS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n
\n\t\t\tEmpowering Students Since 1993\t<\/h2>\n\t
Our work in began in 1993. Since then, many talented students have distinguished themselves at American private high schools, benefiting from the opportunities provided through our program.<\/p>\n
To date, over 6,300 scholars from over 62 countries have completed this transformative exchange year in North America and joined our global alumni network.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\tOur Trusted Partner\t<\/h2>\n\t
It is through the generosity of the The Ranch Spur Charitable Trust and many other American donors that ASSIST Bulgaria is made possible. Their support enables outstanding international students to access this life-changing opportunity, foster cultural exchange and help build a diverse community of future global leaders. We recognize and deeply appreciate their generosity in empowering the next generation through the transformative work of ASSIST. <\/p>\n
- Member school fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPROGRAM FEES AND BENEFITS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNEED-BASED FEE REDUCTIONS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n
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- Visa application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Travel and insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Lindfors Scholarship: $37000 U.S. (includes school tuition)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Sanderson Scholarship: $15000 (need-based financial help available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Lindfors Scholarship: 50% or less of full tuition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Sanderson Scholarship: 0%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Those asked to advance will be required to submit three teacher recommendations, informal photos, and a short statement from a parent or guardian <\/b>in the same application portal<\/a>. Additionally, if your first language is not English, you will be invited to take the Duolingo English Test. <\/b>These materials are needed as soon as possible, but no later than December 21.\u00a0 <\/b>We will use these materials to determine our Scholarship Finalists<\/b><\/li>\n
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