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Hungary Country Coordinator

Ms. Andrea Pordan

apordan@assistscholars.org

+36 20 365 8263

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Important Dates & Deadlines

Application Deadline:

December 1

Interviews:

January in Budapest (dates tbd)

Application Fee

$35 USD

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

$9500 US

Fee reductions are available for Hungarian families who qualify.

Lindfors Scholarship Program Fee

$37000 US

ASSIST Fees and Benefits

Need-Based Fee Reductions

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International Scholarships for Hungarian Students

ASSIST connects exceptional students from Hungary with top private high schools in North America through competitive, international, one-year scholarships. Our Hungary-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's global team also offers comprehensive cultural preparation and support throughout the student's exchange year.

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

Upcoming Events

Please join Hungary Program Coordinator Ms. Andrea Pordan for an information session where you can learn much more about our program and have your questions answered.

Virtual Information Sessions

Details to come.

In-Person Events

Details to come.

Application Process for 2026/27 Scholarships

We are primarily seeking students for placement in U.S. Grade 11. We also have a limited number of opportunities for exceptionally strong applicants interested in Grades 10, 12 or postgraduate positions.

The application for the 2026-27 school year is open. Follow the steps below to apply:

1. Complete the online application and submit a copy of your academic transcript via the ASSIST application portal by December 1. A $35 U.S. application fee is required to submit your application.
2. Scholarship Finalists must submit three teacher recommendations, informal photos, and a short statement from a parent or guardian in the same application portal as soon as possible, but no later than December 21.
3. Scholarship Finalists will be required, if they are not native English speakers, to take the Duolingo English Test and will be invited to interview.

ASSIST Application Portal

English Language Testing

Scholarship Finalists will be invited to complete a Duolingo English Test.

Ms. Andrea Pordan will send you a prepaid test coupon code.

Once you have your code, please visit https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select:

Try taking a practice test prior to taking the actual test by selecting "Practice Free"
Return to https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select Purchase a Test
Select Test Option 1 for a single test
Enter your email address, country and postal code
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.
Enter Coupon Code

Duolingo Tips for Your Test Experience

Interviews and Decisions

Scholarship Finalists will be invited to an interview. Interviews for Hungary 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.

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

We wish you luck and hope to meet you. If you have any questions, contact Program Coordinator, Ms. Andrea Pordan at apordan@assistscholars.org.

ASSIST Scholarships

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 6,300 accomplished alumni.

ASSIST Sanderson Scholarships

ASSIST Lindfors Scholarships

Scholarships from Our Partners, Available Through ASSIST

The Davis Scholarship Program

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.

The Kemper Scholar Program (Phillips Academy Andover)

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.

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.

Candidate eligibility requirements include:

Must be a European citizen
Not typically older than 18
Must be eligible to participate as a 12th grade or post-graduate student of Phillips Academy
Must be qualified to obtain a Phillips Academy diploma after successful completion of the academic year
Must NOT have previously studied in an English-speaking country for a semester or more

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.

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

Estimated Expenses for Hungary 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: $9500 U.S. (need-based financial help for fees is available)

- Lindfors Scholarship: $37000 U.S. (includes school tuition)

Additional Expenses:

For both scholarships, families are responsible for:

- Travel and insurance

- Visa application

- Member school fees

PROGRAM FEES AND BENEFITS

NEED-BASED FEE REDUCTIONS

Need-based Program Fee Reductions for Sanderson Scholarships

ASSIST strives to meet demonstrated financial need and to make this transformative experience accessible to every deserving ASSIST Scholar, regardless of their financial circumstances.

NEED-BASED FEE REDUCTIONS

Empowering Hungarian Students Since 1990

Our work in Hungary began in 1990 Since then, many talented students have distinguished themselves at American private high schools, benefiting from the opportunities provided through our program.

To date, over 6,300 scholars from over 80 countries have completed this transformative exchange year in North America and joined our global alumni network.