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Czech Republic Country Coordinator

Denisa Maková

makova@bakalafoundation.org

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Important Dates & Deadlines

Application Deadline:

December 1

Interviews:

January (dates tbd)

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

$9500 US

Fee reductions are available for Czech families who qualify.

The average Sanderson Scholarship Winner from the Czech Republic paid $7833 US for the 25-26 school year.

Lindfors Scholarship Program Fee

$37000 US

ASSIST Fees and Benefits

Need-Based Fee Reductions

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International Scholarships for Students

ASSIST connects exceptional students from Czech Republic with top private high schools in North America through competitive, international, one-year scholarships. Our Czech Republic-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 Czech Republic turn their scholarship year into a launchpad for university success, career advancement, and lifelong global leadership.

Upcoming Events

Please join Czech Republic Program Coordinator Denisa Maková for an information session where you can learn much more about our program and have your questions answered.

Info Session 1

Come in person or join online.

Date: Friday, October 10, 2025

Time: 15:00 - 17:00

Format: In-Person and Online

Location: Student Hub Bakala Foundation

Tržiště 13 (4. floor)

118 00 Praha 1

Price: Free

Please visit the Bakala Foundation website or email makova@bakalafoundation.org for more information regarding upcoming virtual information sessions about the ASSIST program.

Application Process for 2026/27 Scholarships

Together with our Czech partner, the Bakala Foundation, we invite students interested in study abroad US to apply. Students currently in Grades 9 or 10 are eligible to apply to ASSIST for placement in the 10th or 11th grade. There are also some opportunities available to students entering the 12th grade and as postgraduate students.

Scholarships are also offered to boarding schools in the UK through our colleagues of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC).

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

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

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. Shortly after, we will review all submissions and inform candidates who will advance to the next step.
Those asked to advance will be required to submit three teacher recommendations, informal photos, and a short statement from a parent or guardian in the same application portal. Additionally, if your first language is not English, you will be invited to take the Duolingo English Test. These materials are needed as soon as possible, but no later than December 21. We will use these materials to determine our Scholarship Finalists
Scholarship Finalists will be invited to an interview with members of the ASSIST U.S. team in January
Finalists will be notified of the outcome in February.

ASSIST Application Portal

To learn more, please contact our colleague at The Bakala Foundation, Ms. Denisa Maková, at makova@bakalafoundation.org or visit the Bakala Foundation website.

English Language Testing

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

Denisa Maková 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 Czech Republic 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, Denisa Maková at makova@bakalafoundation.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.

HMC Projects Scholarships in the U.K.

Our Czech partner, The Bakala Foundation, works with both ASSIST and HMC Projects, 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.

Estimated Expenses for Czech Republic 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 Students Since 2006

Our work in Czech Republic began in 2006. 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.

Our Trusted Partner

It is through the generosity of the Bakala Foundation and many other American donors that ASSIST Czech Republic 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.

Please visit the Bakala Foundation website for more news about this generous opportunity or read our page, Applying for a Program Fee Reduction, to learn more.