Scholarships / Financial Aid

Anatolia’s IB program strives to be not only the 1st choice, but also an affordable choice for those wishing to study at a College or University in the U.S. or Europe or beyond. To that end, Anatolia offers a number of scholarships to students based on an assessment of both the student’s academic credentials as well as the family’s financial situation.

The number of available scholarships varies as does the amount awarded to recipient students, but normally between 10% and 20% of the program’s incoming class receive some form of scholarship which varies from 10% to 100% of tuition. The amount of a scholarship award depends on demonstrated financial need and the candidate student's academic performance. Both are also considered in ensuring that any aid awarded is continued in the second year of the program (i.e. continued financial need and strong academic performance during the 1st year of the IB program). 

How can Ι apply?

There are two types of scholarship :

1.  Scholarships typically covering more than 25% and up to 100% of the program’s annual tuition. These are heavily influenced by the family’s financial situation and require specific documents to be submitted for consideration.  Candidates wishing to be considered for such awards should submit to the IB department’s registrar the following documents: 

• a letter explaining in detail the candidate's educational objectives and particularly addressing why he/she wishes to study on the IB program 
• the complete tax statements of the person(s) financially responsible for the candidate (parents/guardians) for the last two years, including a real estate tax statement.
• a completed Financial Aid Application Form in which the candidate’s parent/guardian  explains his/her family's extenuating financial circumstances. 

2.  Scholarships amounting to less than 25% of the program’s annual tuition. These require no documentation of financial need.  These awards are generally meant to simply recognize and reward a student's academic accomplishments and potential.  Candidates wishing to be considered for such awards should submit to the IB department’s registrar the following documents:

• a letter/essay explaining in detail the candidate's educational objectives and particularly addressing why he/she wishes to study on the IB program.
• school transcripts of years 9 and 10 (3rd Gymnasiou, 1st Lykeion).

When should I apply?

Candidates must submit the required documentation along with their application for admission to the program, certainly no later than the admissions deadline. For 2010, the submission of applications for an IB scholarship starts on February 15th to May 5th.   

Scholarships are normally renewed on an annual basis as long as the recipient a) maintains a minimum year average of 33/42 , b) has no disciplinary action recorded against him/her and c) continues to demonstrate financial need.

Who is eligible?

Any candidate applying for admission to the IB program may apply for a scholarship.  Anatolia does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age or disability in the administration of its academic and admission policies, scholarship and financial assistance programs.  Minimum requirements are adjusted annually although typically scholarships are only awarded to students with a minimum 1st  Lykeion grade >17 (A- for international students).  For those applying for type A scholarship awards (>25%), an annual family income not exceeding €35,000 euros (4-member family) is typically required and Greek citizens and permanent residents are normally expected to sit a written exam in English and Mathematics, and go through an interview with the Scholarship Committee. This requirement may be waived only in exceptional circumstances. Interviews for international students are not required, but are recommended.