Villa School opens scholarships for students who excel in sports and academics

Jul 14, 2025, 4:31 AM
Villa School opens scholarships for students who excel in sports and academics

Villa International High School has announced scholarship opportunities for students who excel in sports and academics.

The school is also accepting applications for new students for the academic year.

Villa International High School said the scholarship opportunities were opened in the academic category and sports and co-curricular categories. Scholarships will be awarded to all eligible students.

“Under the academic category, all students are eligible to apply for scholarships during the application period, while under the sports and co-curricular categories, scholarships will be awarded to students who have placed first or second in inter-school or national level competitions in the Ministry of Education activity calendar,” the school said.

Information on the subjects and available slots can be seen on the school's website. Priority will be given to the order of application submission.

Villa International High School is introducing new programs this year, including the Pearson Diploma in Engineering.

In addition, students in grade 12 will have the opportunity to complete MQA Level 4 courses along with A Level.

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