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tel +962 6 430 0230 ext. 1112
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Note: Working hours at the Office of Admissions are 08:00 to 16:00 Sunday through Thursday.

Merit Scholarship Program

The King’s Academy Merit Scholarship Program is designed to recognize outstanding academic achievement and significant potential to enhance the academic and social environment at King’s Academy. Small, fixed scholarships are awarded to select outstanding candidates applying for Grades 7 and 9. Students needing more significant support should apply through the financial aid program.

To maximize their experience, Merit Scholarship recipients are required to board from Grade 9 through graduation. The boarding program fosters independence, personal responsibility, and maturity. By living and learning in a residential environment, Merit Scholars gain a distinctive advantage in the university application process, as their commitment to education and readiness for the independence of university life abroad set them apart from other applicants.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early. Merit Scholarships are limited, awarded at the discretion of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and may not be available in later rounds of admission.

Selection Criteria

  • Outstanding academic record
  • Strong performance on the SSAT
  • Interview with the Merit Scholarship Panel
  • Personal qualities or talents that will enrich the King’s Academy community

Eligibility 

New Applicants (Grades 7 or 9):

  • Apply for Grade 7 or 9
  • Take the SSAT (on campus or at a Prometric center)
  • Complete an in-person interview with the Scholarship Panel

Renewing Recipients:

  • Maintain a GPA of 3.5+ (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Uphold high standards of citizenship
  • Enroll in the boarding program from Grade 9 onward

Financial Considerations

  • Merit Scholarship amounts are subtracted from boarding tuition.
  • Families may apply for both need-based aid and a Merit Scholarship, but only one type will be granted.
  • Families cannot switch from merit-based to need-based aid, except in cases of serious hardship.
  • Families must plan for future tuition increases, as scholarship amounts remain fixed.
  • Middle School recipients should plan carefully for the financial transition into Upper School.

Key Conditions

  • Boarding is mandatory from Grade 9 through graduation.
  • Recipients may not opt out of the scholarship or request day student status later.
  • Merit Scholars are expected to participate fully in co-curricular programs.