ADMISSION | SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships at Korean International School
Korean International School offers a wide range of scholarships to recruit and retain high-calibre students. These scholarships are offered to exceptional pupils for both academic achievement and talents related to sports and the arts, as well as student leadership.
Scholarship Summary
| Donor | Scholarship | Amount (HKD $) | Criteria & Purpose | Year Group | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Park Byung Won | Academic Scholarship ‘The Park Byung Won Scholarship’ (Also known as the MTS Scholarship) | 10,000 | Academic Results / Talent / Community Service | Year 7 to Year 10 Two KIS students per year group | NOVEMBER Application Period: September 10th to October 10th |
| Mr. Lee Nae Kun | University Scholarship ‘The Lee Nae Kun Scholarship’ | 20,000 (max) | Entrants to 4 HK Universities (HKU, HKUST, CU, HKPolyTech) | Year 13 Students studied at KIS for two years or more | NOVEMBER Application Period: September 10th to October 10th |
| Mr. Park, Hee Bong | Academic Scholarship ‘The Park Hee Bong Scholarship’ | 20,000 | Outstanding Academic Results (External Exams: TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, etc, and/or IGCSE Score) | Year 11 or Year 12 Students studied at KIS for one year or more | MAY Application Period: March 18th to April 18th |
| Ms. Harm, Young Sil | Talent Scholarship ‘The Harm Young Sil Scholarship‘ | Flexible | Art, Sports, Leadership Performance | Year 7 – Year 13 Students studied at KIS for one year or more | MAY Application Period: March 18th to April 18th |
Scholarship Breakdown
Academic Scholarships
The Park Byung Won Scholarship (Also known as the MTS Scholarship)
Donor: Mr. Park, Byung Won
The Park Byung Won Scholarship is awarded to the top two students who achieve the highest overall academic results for their year group from Years 7 through 11.
The Park Hee Bong Scholarship
Donor: Mr. Park, Hee Bong
The Park Hee Bong Scholarship is awarded to two students from either Year 11 or 12 who have studied at Korean International School for at least one academic year and achieved outstanding results on external examinations. These include GCSE, IGCSE and AS-level examinations.
Talent Scholarships
The Harm Young Sil Scholarship
Donor: Ms. Harm, Young Sil
The Harm Young Sil Scholarship is a talent-based scholarship which can be awarded to students who possess talents which are showcased at Korean International that are related to the arts, sports or student leadership. It is open to all year groups. One scholarship is awarded for each area of fine arts, performing arts, sports, and student leadership.
University Scholarships
The Lee Nae Kun Scholarship
Donor: Mr. Lee, Nae Kun
The Lee Nae Kun Scholarship is open to Year 13 graduates who studied at Korean International School for a minimum of two academic years and plan to study at either Hong Kong University (HKU), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), or Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
The awarded is based on the number of successful applicants.
Information Regarding Scholarships
Offer Process and Notification
All scholarships are awarded based on the decision of the scholarship committee, and the details of the committee’s deliberations are confidential and the decision is final. Students and their families will be advised in writing of the outcome of their applications.
Successful applicants will be advised in writing of the terms and conditions of the scholarship. At the time of accepting the offer they must accept the conditions of the scholarship and agree to provide relevant personal information to enable KIS to assess eligibility when necessary.
Award Disbursement
Year 13 graduates will receive a check for their awarded amount to be applied to their first-term fees at their university.
The MTS Scholarship and Park Hee Bong Scholarship are awarded at the end of the academic year and are applied to the first tuition payments for the following academic year. The Harm Young Sil Scholarship Is applied to the Term 2 tuition payments for the current academic year.
Expectations of Scholarship Recipients
It is compulsory for recipients to be active participants in the KIS community through the end of Year 13. Scholarship students are expected to follow the KIS code of conduct, as well as continue to demonstrate themselves as leaders within and outside the school. There are also academic standards expected of some scholarship students, which are outlined in the descriptions of each scholarship type above.
Scholarship Committee
The KIS Scholarship Committee consists of the Principal, the Head of Secondary, two deputy headteachers, the Head of Sixth Form and the accounts manager.
The Scholarship Committee is exploring additional scholarship opportunities for our students.