IB Diploma Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

Academic performance will be the primary determinant for awarding IB scholarships, with community involvement and co-curricular performance also taken into account. Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Excellent academic results across a range of subjects; a consolidated score of 6 all subjects in Year 11 (MYP5) or scored B/A/A* in all subjects in IGCSE or equivalent scores from any other curriculum (applicable to external candidates).
• A minimum score of 3 for ATLs across all subjects (or excellent teacher recommendations to support the ATL skills for external students).
• Meeting minimum MAP test score requirements in Reading and Mathematics. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to take standardised aptitude tests.
• Contributions to school life through sport, artistic endeavour, community service, school spirit and leadership.
• Being in excellent standing in the Chatsworth community.
• The highest academic achiever in Year 11 in Chatsworth will be awarded a full scholarship for the IB DP1, subject to meeting the requirements. 
• Scholarship holders are expected to achieve 36 points in the first and second semester examinations in Year 12 (IBDP1) to be eligible for the continuation of the scholarship in the second year of the IB Diploma Programme (38 for the full scholarship award).

For Internal Students

• Being in excellent standing in the Chatsworth community in Singapore
• The highest academic achiever in Year 11 in Chatsworth will be awarded a full scholarship for the IB DP1, subject to meeting the criteria listed above
• Scholarship holders are expected to achieve 36 points in the first and second semester examinations in Year 12 (IBDP1) to be eligible for the continuation of the scholarship in the second year of the IB Diploma Programme (38 for the full scholarship award).

For External Students

• The scholarship is open to Year 11 (Grade 10) students outside Chatsworth by application
• Scholarship holders are expected to achieve 38 points in the first and second semester examinations in Year 12 (IBDP1) to be eligible for the continuation of the scholarship in the second year of the IB Diploma Programme.

Application Procedures

For Internal Students

• Candidates are required to submit a formal Letter of Application, no more than page, expressing why they deserve the scholarship based on the stated criteria.
• Candidates can also submit any supporting documents together with the Letter of
  Application (Year 10 Semester 2, and Year 11 report cards; contributions to school life, and service/interests outside of school). There is no need for teacher recommendations.
• Submit relevant documents and the letter of application by completing an online form (please contact Secondary office for the link)
• All applications should be received by the deadline of Wednesday 31 January, 2024.

For External Students

• Enquiries regarding scholarship information and application will be through our Admissions department, email: admissions.bt@chatsworth.com.sg
• To apply, please submit the following documents:
  • Completed Scholarship Application Form.
  •  A one-page essay by the student expressing why he/she believes that he/she deserves a Chatsworth IB Diploma Scholarship with Chatsworth Singapore.
  • Two letters of recommendation from the student’s current teachers or administrators.
  • An official transcript for the student’s past two years of study.

Terms and Conditions

• Students outside Chatsworth may apply for the IB scholarship while they are in Year 11 (Grade 10).
• The IB scholarship cannot be held concurrently with any other award or scholarship without the prior written approval of Chatsworth.
• Full scholarship holders are expected to achieve 38 points, and partial scholarship holders are expected to achieve 36 points in Semester 2 examinations in Year 12 (IBDP 1) to be eligible for the continuation of the scholarship in the second year of the IB Diploma Programme in Singapore.
• Year 12 scholarship holders who wish to continue the scholarship in Year 13 are required to indicate their intention to continue with the scholarship when submitting their Continuation Form.
• For scholarship holders who have completed Year 12 but are not eligible for the continuation of the scholarship for Year 13, no repayment of Year 12 school fees is required, but the laptop must be returned.
• Should the scholarship holder leave Chatsworth before successful completion of the programme, the full school fees must be repaid to the school and the laptop returned.
• Decisions made by the Scholarship Committee are final. The school is unable to entertain specific questions with regards to the rationale of decisions made.
• The Board of Management reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions of the Scholarship without prior notice.