Our school offering includes:
- Personalised learning
- Rigorous academics
- Unique educational approach in the arts, sports, and sciences, including collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF
- 25 years in the Houston community
- International curricula opening doors to universities in the US and around the globe
- Multiple pathways for high school students depending on their goals after high school
Find out more about the IB Programme and how this sets students apart.
Who is eligible to apply for the High School Scholarship?
We welcome applications from any student who will be in high school in the 25/26 school year (Year 10/equivalent to grade 9 through Year 13/equivalent to Grade 12) whether currently attending or not attending BIS Houston.
The student applicant should meet the following criteria:
- In high school in the 25/26 school year (Year 10/equivalent to grade 9 through Year 13/equivalent to Grade 12)
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, while being respectful of other views
- Determined to make a difference in the world
Students whose school fees are sponsored by a company may go through the application process but are only awarded the title High School Scholar. No monetary awards will be given.
Although English is the language of instruction in the classroom, applications are very much welcomed from candidates for whom English is a second language, although they must show that they are capable of writing and learning in English at the level needed to access BIS Houston's rigorous curriculum.
The closing date for applications is 28th February 2025.
Awards
Awards range from $5,000–$25,000 per year and are distributed based on how a student exemplifies the IB Learner Profile.
For recipients entering Years 10 or 11, awards are for one academic year and range from 5-10K per school year. If a student entering Year 10 receives the award, they will need to apply for the award in Year 11, demonstrating they fulfilled the requirements of being a scholarship recipient. Annual awards for students in Years 10 and 11 are between $5,000-$10,000.
For recipients entering Year 12, the award is for 2 academic years (Years 12 and 13) as long as the student maintains all requirements of the award. For recipients entering Year 13, the award is for 1 academic year. Annual awards for students in Years 12 and 13 are between $5,000-$25,000.
For students entering Years 12 and 13, The Hayley Byrne Memorial Scholarship is our highest award at $25,000 per year. Hayley Byrne was an inspirational teacher and leader at our school. She was passionate about the IB Programme, giving students opportunities to learn and develop in their academic studies, and growing as internationally minded young people. Hayley challenged and supported all students to be ambitious, to become critical thinkers, to stand up for justice and for those in need. She enabled students to graduate with confidence, determination, and the knowledge that they can make a positive difference in the world. This scholarship is dedicated in loving memory of Hayley Byrne.
How to Apply
Required Documents
- Video essay, no longer than 3 minutes. In the video essay, the candidate should introduce themself, their future ambitions, why they feel they would benefit from the scholarship, what they believe they will contribute to the school, and any extracurricular involvement.
- Application Form
- School reports for the last two years
- Any additional recognition the student wishes to share with the Scholarship Committee
Required Recommendations
- Digital recommendation form completed by an academic subject teacher.
- Digital recommendation form completed by a non-academic subject teacher, coach or community member.
STEP 1: All required documents and the video essay from the student must be submitted together at the same time to Jane Chastant, Director of Admissions and Marketing at jane.chastant@houston.nae.school. Recommendations must be submitted digitally by the deadline. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.
STEP 2: The Scholarship Committee will review all applications and invite final candidates for an interview with the Scholarship Committee.
Expectations of candidates who are awarded the scholarship:
- Maintain a high level of achievement including academic achievement throughout the award year(s) in order to retain the scholarship
- Be highly talented and academically ambitious
- Be keen to participate fully in the life of the school and beyond the classroom
- Be an exemplary role model for both peers and younger students
If a scholarship student fails to honour this undertaking, the BIS Houston reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship award.
