As ISP Middle East celebrates 10 years of learning, growth and community impact across the region, schools across the UAE and Qatar are opening new opportunities for students through an expanded scholarship program for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.International Schools Partnership (ISP) Middle East has announced it will award 100 scholarships of up to 100% on annual tuition fees across 10 schools in the UAE and Qatar. Designed to recognize achievement, ambition and potential, the program supports both existing and new secondary students across the ISP Middle East community.The Hamilton International School’s Commitment to ExcellenceAt The Hamilton International School, the scholarship program reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, curious learners and providing pathways for students to thrive both academically and personally.At The Hamilton International School, our scholarship program reflects our commitment to igniting passion, purpose, and potential in every learner. As a diverse international community representing more than 90 nationalities, we celebrate students who embody our values of academic excellence, resilience, leadership, creativity, wellbeing, and global citizenship. We believe exceptional students not only achieve highly in the classroom, but also contribute meaningfully to school life through service, collaboration, performing arts, sport, innovation, and community engagement. Rooted in ISP’s Learning.First™ philosophy, our scholarship program is designed to recognize and nurture curious, confident young people who inspire others, embrace challenges, and positively shape the world around them. By providing opportunities for talented students to thrive within our inclusive and future-focused environment, the program strengthens our vibrant school community and empowers the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.Scholarship Categories Designed to Celebrate PotentialScholarships will be available for students in Grade 6 – Grade 11 with successful applicants joining a two year scholarship program designed to support their academic journey and personal development within a supportive and ambitious learning environment. The ISP Middle East scholarship program recognizes students across three categories:Academic ExcellenceInternational LearnerTomorrow’s LeadersThese categories have been designed to celebrate a broad range of strengths, from academic achievement and global mindedness to leadership potential, resilience and contribution to the wider school community.Kam Bhamra, Regional Managing Director, ISP Middle East, said: “These scholarships are a clear statement of our long term commitment to the region and to widening access to high quality learning. We are proud to invest in students with the potential to thrive, and to continue building schools where confidence grows. We are grateful for the trust that families and the wider community have placed in our schools.”Learning First: Building Confidence, Character and CapabilityAlongside expanding access to high quality education, ISP Middle East continues to focus on developing future ready learners through a holistic approach to learning and student development.Rory Galvin, Regional Director of Learning, ISP Middle East, added: “For more than a decade, ISP has built its presence in the Middle East around a simple belief: learning comes first. Academic success matters, but it must sit alongside the development of strong learning habits, character and the life competencies that enable young people to shape purposeful futures. The expansion of our scholarship program seeks to support student communities across the UAE and Qatar in achieving their academic goals.”Matt Bennett, the Head of Secondary at The Hamilton International School, adds: “At The Hamilton International School, excellence deserves recognition. All Hamilton scholars demonstrate character, commitment to school life and embody our core values.”How Scholarships Empower Student SuccessBeyond recognizing achievement, the scholarship program aims to empower students to pursue their ambitions with confidence while contributing positively to school life and the wider community. Students will benefit from access to exceptional teaching, global learning opportunities and an environment designed to help them grow both inside and outside the classroom.Alijah, a Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship winner from Academic Year 2024/2025, says: “Hamilton changed my life in ways I never thought it would. As I am a student of the IB Diploma, and as someone that wants to study in university abroad, it’s great to have a globally acclaimed curriculum that can help me get opportunities which I never really had before.”Participating ISP Middle East SchoolsScholarships are available across the following ISP Middle East schools in the UAE and Qatar:Dubai, UAE:The English College DubaiThe Aquila SchoolNibras International SchoolStar International School, Al TwarStar International School, MirdifSmart Vision SchoolAbu Dhabi, UAE:Aspen Heights British SchoolReach British SchoolDoha, Qatar:The Hamilton International SchoolDurham School for Girls, DohaHow Families Can Apply for Scholarships in The Hamilton International SchoolFamilies interested in applying can find further details on eligibility criteria, application timelines and school specific processes via https://hubs.li/Q04gcqkx0 As ISP Middle East enters its next decade in the region, the scholarship program reflects a continued commitment to creating opportunities for students to discover their strengths, achieve their goals and shape successful futures with confidence.Rooted in a culture of excellence, wellbeing and global citizenship, The Hamilton International School remains committed to providing transformative learning experiences that help students discover their strengths, achieve their goals and thrive in an ever-changing world.
