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The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) and The Island School have partnered to offer a year-long opportunity for Bahamian students to experience a work and study experience focused on and immersed in conservation efforts with the local environment. This gap year programme is endorsed by The Bahamas Ministry of Education. Eligible students are Bahamian citizens and recent high school graduates between the ages of 15-18 who are interested in learning more about the environment, conservation, and sustainable systems.

The Island School is honored to partner with Patrol Base Abbate (PBA) to offer the Veteran Scholarship in order to provide greater opportunities for students of military service families. PBA and The Island School’s missions are aligned with the goal of launching the next generation of leaders who understand the importance of service to community and have the confidence and grit to lead on through the many challenges and opportunities ahead. Eligible students have a parent/guardian who is in/active for any service outfit. Please note, families do not need to be directly affiliated with PBA in order to apply for this scholarship.

Horizons at Greens Farms Academy pairs underserved students in the Bridgeport area with academic mentors to support their growth in academic, social, and emotional skills. As part of their opportunites for enrichment experiencs, we are excited to work together to offer a scholarship to eligible Hoizons students.

The Metro Politan Council (METCO) and The Island School’s missions are aligned with the goal of launching the next generation of leaders by providing an environement that fosters personal and interpersonal growth, and development for young adults. In order to apply to this scholarship, you must be currently enrolled in the METCO program serving the Greater Boston School Districts.

We ask that a guardian who is financially responsible for the applicant complete the PFS. On the application, you will be able to include a description of your relationship to the student.

Our ability to determine a level of demonstrated need is through assessing US tax returns. If you are an international student applying for tuition assistance, please reach out to our admissions team at admissions@islandschool.org, for a modified application that is specific to your needs.

Our Bahamas Environmental Stewardship Scholarship (BESS) in partnership with Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF), is available to Bahamian citizens. This opportunity is a great fit for recent high school graduates who are looking to gain a year-long opportunity to explore sustainable systems, conservation, and environmental leadership in The Bahamas. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please visit the BREEF website or email breef@breef.org. If you are a current high school student residing in The Bahamas and interested in a single-Semester or Summer Term, please reach out to our admissions team at admissions@islandschool.org, for a modified application that is specific to your needs.

Need-blind admissions process means that your acceptance to The Island School Semester or Summer Term is not determined or impacted by your need for tuition assistance. The process of admission is completed prior to the review of your PFS.

Our tuition assistance packages are tuition-based only, meaning they only go towards room and board. Additional expenses include travel, school clothing, and gear. Incidental costs can include any outside medical treatment, and personal spending money. We suggest planning for $1,000 – $1,500 in additional costs. If you would like to discuss options on how past students and families have worked through these additional expenses, please email admissions@islandschool.org.

We encourage you to reach out to your financial advisor or tax planner if you are planning to pull from a 529 Educational Savings plan. There are many implications that vary from state to state. As a reminder, The Island School is an international organization governed under The Bahamas, which may impact the ability to withdraw from a 529 Educational Savings Plan.

If you have already submitted a PFS for another school, you can add “The Island School: Semester” (code 200273) or “The Island School: Summer” (code 200274), under the list of schools selected to receive your information. You will need to submit the required tax documents listed above.

Yes, SSS meets the most rigorous standards for security. The only people at The Island School with access to your application is the Tuition Assistance Committee.