Scholarships

1. The awards are open to students of Filipino citizenship who have completed their 7th grade of school and who will be thirteen years of age by September 01, 2025.
2. The candidate must have demonstrated high academic achievement (no grade lower than 85% or its equivalent in any subject). Candidates must submit a copy of their report cards, school records/transcript from Grade 1 to current grade level with completed application forms.
3. The candidate must demonstrate financial need. (Please see Financial Requirement Letter.)
4. The candidate must meet all regular ISM entrance requirements.
5. The candidate must have an excellent command of oral and written English.
6. The candidate must possess high personal standards and be in good health.
7. Only one sibling per family shall be considered for the scholarship program.
8. Dual citizens are not eligible for the scholarship program.

*Please note that school year 2025-2026 at International School Manila begins in August 2025.

After reviewing applications, successful candidates will be requested to attend an assessment day. Parents and candidates will be welcomed in the Amelita Martinez Ramos (AMR) Hall of International School Manila before candidates are ushered to the Library for assessments and team building activities. Student candidates will be required to complete a series of tests in reading, writing and mathematics, and take part in collaborative activities for the selection committee to get a better understanding of each student’s strengths and challenges. The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at approximately 3:00 p.m. We will begin with a meeting for parents and students at 8:00 a.m. so plan to arrive by 8:00 a.m. for attendance checking. Morning snacks and lunch will be provided for the candidates.

Based on the overall application and the results of the assessment day a group of candidates will be selected to continue in the search process. This will include a scheduled "home-visit," along with a panel interview of individual candidates.

Based on all of the information and the final interview, a decision will be made on which students will be awarded the ISM scholarships. 

1. The awardees must indicate acceptance within one week after notification of the scholarship grant.
2. The parents or guardian of the awardees shall provide for all other needs of the student outside of those stipulated in the scholarship grant including lunches, school uniforms, and other related school activities and trips.
3. The awardees shall complete the High School course at the International School Manila unless the award is terminated earlier due to poor academic performance or behavior problems.
4. The awardees shall observe all rules and regulations of the International School Manila.
5. To maintain their awards, the awardees shall maintain a level of scholastic achievement set by the Philippine Scholarship Committee.
6. A yearly evaluation will be made by the Philippine Scholarship Committee on each awardee to determine if he or she is still qualified to continue in the scholarship program for the following year and/or the financial need of the family.

NOTE: The students must be fully committed to attend International School Manila for a period of five years (Grades 8 – 12).

The competitive examination shall include:

1. English Assessment
2. Math Assessment

Date and place of examination:

• Saturday, February 1, 2025
• 8:00AM to 3:00PM
• IS Manila Campus

For those selected to be interviewed, the candidates shall be appraised on the following:

1. Spoken English
2. Personality
3. Interests
4. Attitude
5. Financial need
6. INTERVIEW DAY (March 24-26, 2025)

1. Application Checklist
2. Application Form
3. Financial Requirement
4. Principal's Appraisal
5. Certificate of Good Health

*Report Cards/Transcripts (Applicants must submit a copy of their report cards, school records/transcript from Grade 1 to current grade level with completed application forms.)