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Colombia Country Coordinator

Christine D'Angelo

christinedangelo@assistscholars.org

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Important Dates & Deadlines

November 1: Partner-school registration deadline

December 1: Submit your ASSIST application form

Application Fee

$35 US

Cost of Program

Families of ASSIST Scholars do not pay full tuition. Instead, they pay a program fee to ASSIST, with the fee amount determined by the scholarship awarded.

Sanderson Scholarship Program Fee

$15000 US

Lindfors Scholarship Program Fee

$37500 US

ASSIST Fees and Benefits

Need-Based Fee Reductions

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International Scholarships for Colombian Students

ASSIST connects exceptional students from Colombia with top private high schools in America through competitive, international, one-year scholarships.

Together with our Colombian partners, Gimnasio La Montaña and Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros, ASSIST staff guides Colombian families through the application and interview process, and later will guide Scholarship Winners as they are expertly placed at a member school. ASSIST's global team also offers comprehensive cultural preparation and support throughout the student's exchange year.

ASSIST Scholars from Colombia can turn their scholarship year into a launchpad for university success, career advancement, and lifelong global leadership.

Scholarship eligibility depends on the student’s current school:

Students from anywhere in Colombia may apply for an ASSIST Lindfors Scholarship and may also be considered for the Davis International Scholars Program, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Students who attend our partner schools, Gimnasio La Montaña and Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros may also apply for an ASSIST Sanderson Scholarship.

All candidates apply through the ASSIST application. ASSIST guides selected students and their families through the application, interview, placement, and preparation process. Scholars also receive support throughout their time in the United States.

ASSIST Scholarships

ASSIST Sanderson Scholarships

ASSIST Lindfors Scholarships

Scholarship from Our Partner, Available Through ASSIST

Open to eligible students throughout Colombia.

The Davis Scholarship Program

ASSIST is proud to partner with The Davis Scholarship Program. Applicants can apply though ASSIST and be considered for ASSIST, Davis and Kemper scholarships - all through one ASSIST application.

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.

Davis Scholars receive:

$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.
$25,000 towards tuition annually for four years of undergraduate work, if accepted to one of the UWC partner universities and colleges

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.

Read specifics on this partner program available through the ASSIST application.

Application Process for 2027/28 Scholarships

Students from Gimnasio La Montaña or Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros

By your school’s deadline, register your interest in ASSIST and complete the required steps. You will then be notified by your school if you may proceed with the ASSIST application.
Complete the online application and submit your academic transcript through the ASSIST application portal by December 1. A $35 U.S. application fee is required.
Submit the remaining required materials, including three teacher recommendations, informal photos, a personal introduction video, a short statement from a parent or guardian, and a Duolingo Test of English by December 15.
Qualified candidates may be considered for the Sanderson Scholarship, Lindfors Scholarship, and Davis International Scholars Program.

Students from Other Schools in Colombia

Complete the online application and submit your academic transcript through the ASSIST application portal by December 1. A $35 U.S. application fee is required.
Submit the remaining required materials, including three teacher recommendations, informal photos, and a short statement from a parent or guardian, by December 15.
Qualified candidates may be considered for the Lindfors Scholarship and Davis International Scholars Program. The Sanderson Scholarship is currently available only through ASSIST’s two partner schools in Colombia.

Scholarship finalists will be invited to an interview. Applicants who are not native English speakers will also be required to take the Duolingo English Test. For those asked to take the Duolingo test, it is due by December 15. Taking practice tests is advisable.

ASSIST APPLICATION PORTAL

Interviews and English Language Testing

Scholarship Finalists will be invited to an interview and asked to complete a Duolingo English Test.

The Duolingo English Test costs $70 USD and must be completed by December 15.

Interviews for Colombian candidates will be held virtually in January. 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.

The Admission Committee makes scholarship decisions in February and will inform every applicant of the outcome.

We wish you luck and hope to meet you.

Every ASSIST Scholar receives a scholarship for their year abroad. 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.

Estimated Expenses for Colombian Students and Families

Expected Family Contribution for School Tuition:

Sanderson Scholarship: 0%
Lindfors Scholarship: 50% or less of full tuition

ASSIST Program Fee

Sanderson Scholarship: $15000 U.S.
Lindfors Scholarship: $37500 U.S. (includes school tuition)

Additional Expenses:

For both scholarships, families are responsible for:

Travel and insurance
Visa application
Member school fees

PROGRAM FEES & BENEFITS

Empowering Students Since 1969

Our work in Colombia has newly begun. Our first Scholars from Colombia completed their ASSIST experience in 2026. To date, over 6500 scholars from over 60 countries have completed this transformative exchange year in North America and joined our global alumni network.