ISKL Pathways Scholarships

As part of our commitment to achieving ISKL’s Vision and Mission, ISKL Pathways scholarships are granted to deserving and inspirational students who believe, as we do, that the purpose of a school is to prepare students for life itself.

We believe in the importance of helping students to shape their own paths, supporting them in discovering their passions, developing their competencies, and having an ethical impact on the world.

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We are searching for deserving and inspirational recipients who will join our school community and contribute to achieving our shared goals of creating a better world. The ISKL Pathways Scholarship is a four-year High School program (Grades 9 - 12) that covers full tuition and external exam fees*.

We are offering the ISKL Pathways Scholarship to two Malaysian students who have completed their Form 3 school assessment during 2025-2026. The scholarship is merit and need-based and is equivalent to a four-year study of the High School Program, so from Grade 9 to Grade 12.

Scholarship Timeline and Key Dates

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Application Requirements

Must be a Malaysian Citizen
Have experience initiating/volunteering for a cause the candidate cares about and believes is fundamental to societal progress/previous commitment to community service.
The candidate must demonstrate academic excellence. Candidates must submit a copy of their report cards, school records/transcript from the past 3 years with completed application forms.
Personal statement from the applicant explaining why they are applying for the scholarship and the positive contribution they will make to the ISKL community. 750 words maximum.
Confidential Reference Form from the current school
Extracurricular involvement
ISKL’s annual tuition fees must comprise 50% or more of a family’s combined annual household income. For example, the annual tuition fees for Grade 9-12 this school year is currently set at RM 127,600. Therefore, to be eligible to apply for the 2024-2025 Pathways Scholarship, the family's combined annual household income must be no more than RM 255,200. Additional supporting documentation may be requested upon ISKL’s receipt of the Application Form.
Applicants whose family’s household annual income is more than [50%] of ISKL’s annual fees will nevertheless be considered if it can be proven that the family has a significant financial commitment (for example, subsidizing educational costs or medical costs for other dependents).
All applicants, including their families (i.e., parents or guardians) will need to provide evidence of all required information to assess their eligibility for the scholarship (i.e. tax returns and bank statements) / 3 months bank statements and latest tax returns.
Completed ISKL Application for Admission form
Scanned copy of the applicant's Malaysian identity card
Meet all other application requirements of the scholarship program.
Successful candidates will be asked to complete ISKL’s Student Health Form, parts of which are to be completed by a doctor.

Selection Criteria

Academic excellence
Commitment and leadership in social responsibility
- Demonstrated impact in your local community
- Proven track record of positive outreach initiative, encouraging youth engagement to make our community and the world a better place
- Consistently demonstrates a sense of intrinsic volunteerism
- Strives to be well informed on global issues
- Demonstrates strong collaborative, problem solving, listening, consensus building and leadership skills
Is committed to being a promoter/active ISKL’s School-wide Learning Results (SLRs)
- Think Creatively
- Reason Critically
- Communicate Effectively
- Collaborate Constructively
- Learn Enthusiastically
- Live Ethically
Is committed to be an active school community member leading vision-aligned students initiatives
Is conversant in at least two languages
Completed Form 3 final year school assessment

The Scholarship Offer

The cohort of scholarship candidates will begin school in August 2025, continuing through to June 2029. The scholarship is equivalent to a four-year study of the High School at The International School of Kuala Lumpur. The scholarship covers the following:

COSTS COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Fees
Registration Fees
Tuition and Enrollment Fees
External Exam Fees
Calculator (loaned)
School-issue laptop (loaned)
Books
Busing is provided upon consultation with the bus contractor and depending on the bus routes and available seats.
Global Action Program (ISKL will only cover the destination with the lowest cost)
School Uniforms
Cost for participation in the IASAS sports/activities Optional Field Trips

COSTS NOT COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

School Lunch

Meet Our Scholars

Delphine T. (’24)

IB Scholar

Rhenu A. (’24)

IB Scholar

Pretyba K. (’26)

Pathways Scholar

Soraya S. (’26)

Pathways Scholar

Braydon W. (’27)

Pathways Scholar

Dharnita C. (’27)

Pathways Scholar

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ISKL Pathways Scholarships

THIS IS ISKL FOR
AMIRTHEN AND ALY

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Scholarship Timeline and Key Dates

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Application Requirements

Selection Criteria

The Scholarship Offer

COSTS COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

COSTS NOT COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

Meet Our Scholars

Delphine T. (’24)

Rhenu A. (’24)

Pretyba K. (’26)

Soraya S. (’26)

Braydon W. (’27)

Dharnita C. (’27)

ISKL Pathways Scholarships

THIS IS ISKL FOR AMIRTHEN AND ALY

NOW, HOW WILL IT BE FOR YOU?

COSTS COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

COSTS NOT COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

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AMIRTHEN AND ALY