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ISKL PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) offers the Pathways Scholarship for Malaysian students who have or will complete their Form 3 school assessment.

ISKL Pathways scholarship will be 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.

In its commitment to achieving ISKL’s vision and mission, ISKL will offer the ISKL Pathways Scholarship for Malaysian students who have completed their Form 3 school assessment in 2024. 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 recipients would have access to high-quality, internationally recognized education that enables every learner to choose the curriculum best suited to their abilities, interests, and aspirations.

The ISKL Pathways scholarship includes full tuition and external exam fees* and offers an international education that opens doors.

Find yourself at ISKL now and register your interest in our scholarship for Malaysian students!

* Terms and conditions apply.
* The ISKL Pathways scholarship is merit and need-based

THE SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE AND KEY DATES

Step 1

By October 6, 2023, candidates must complete this form and submit a Letter of Interest.

Step 2

By December 1, 2023, candidates must complete the ISKL Application form.

Step 3

On December 11, 2023, shortlisted candidates’ selection exams (Math and English) will be held at ISKL.

Step 4

On January 15, 2024, the panel interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held at ISKL.

Step 5

By the end of January 2024, the successful candidates will be notified of the scholarship awards.

Step 6

On April 22, 2024, the scholarship recipients and their families will be invited to the Certificate Award Reception held at ISKL.

ISKL SCHOLARSHIP SUBMIT AN INTEREST FORM

Student Name(Required)
example: 940101 03 7891
example: 60112345678
MM slash DD slash YYYY
example: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Melawati
Max. file size: 20 MB.

SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT

ISKL’S 2023-2024 Scholarship Award Ceremony

Two Malaysian students were awarded four-year scholarships to study at ISKL at a special award ceremony held on February 20, 2023

ISKL Blog Top News

Panthers of ISKL #109: Soraya S. – The Optimistic Panther

“ISKL is a place of support, where the care and concern of the teachers and

Current Student Panthers of ISKL

Panthers of ISKL #108: Pretyba K. – The Changemaker

“I knew that my experience at ISKL would open up countless doors for me and

Current Student Panthers of ISKL

THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFER

The cohort of scholarship candidates will begin school in August 2024, continuing through to June 2028. 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 COSTS NOT COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP
Application Fees
School Lunch
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

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 voluntarism.
    • 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).
  • Is committed to be an active school community member leading vision-aligned students initiatives.
  • Is conversant in at least two languages.
  • Completed Form 3 school assessment for the 2023/2024 school year.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Have experience initiating/volunteering for a cause the candidate cares about and believes is fundamental to societal progress.
  • The candidate must demonstrate an appropriate scholastic level. 
  • Candidates must submit a copy of their report cards, school records/transcript from the past three years with completed application form.
  • Personal statement from the applicant.
  • Confidential Reference Form from the current school.
  • Extracurricular involvement.
  • Previous commitment to community service.
  • Must be a Malaysian Citizen whose family has a household income less than RM 135,000 per annum (based on the below M40 classification) – Further supporting documentation will be requested upon receipt of the Application Form.
  • Complete the ISKL Application for Admission form. Please ensure that you select “ISKL Pathways Scholarship (Form 3 leavers)” under the “How did you hear about the school” section when filling in the form.
  • A photocopy of the applicant’s Malaysian identity card.
  • Successful candidates: Student Health Form, parts of which are to be completed by a doctor
  • Meet all other application requirements of the scholarship program applied.