Scholarships
BIS has a rich history of scholarships for students including Indigenous Scholarships and Self Directed Scholarships. We are currently accepting applications for one G.H and E.M Indigenous Scholarship.
The goal of these scholarships is to provide an opportunity for a child to engage in our unique curriculum delivery approach, who would otherwise not be able to.
The School has a commitment to ensuring that a number of scholarship places remain open at the school every year. These scholarships are dependent on a number of determiners:
- Current enrolments in an enrolment Year level
- Financial situation of the school
- Existing scholarships
BIS has had a number of students take up scholarships over the years, and each of the students awarded these scholarships has benefited in their academic, social and emotional learning.
The G.H.& E.M. Indigenous Scholarship
We are currently accepting applications for one Indigenous Scholarship.
The Job Family and Brisbane Independent School Inc. are proud to offer 2 Indigenous Scholarship places at BIS for students starting Prep to cover their education until they graduate in year 6. The specifics of the scholarship are outlined in the G.H & E.M. Indigenous Scholarship Guidelines that are provided to you on application. The scholarship covers all fees for the student however it does not include such extra charges as excursions or incursions for example. The specifics of this can be found in the Fee Policy document which will also be provided to you.
What are the responsibilities of the student?
A scholarship is awarded on the basis that the students will:
- Demonstrate exemplary behaviour and leadership,
- Show commitment to their learning.
What are the responsibilities of the parent?
A scholarship is awarded on the basis that the parents will:
- Attend all whole community meetings and a working bee every term – these are not optional,
- Participate actively in a team,
- Pay all outstanding fees and charges by the due date (see below).
What does the scholarship cover?
- 100% Tuition Fees only.
It does not cover:
- Miscellaneous Invoicing e.g. camps, excursions, incursions etc,
- Future Planning Levies.
Scholarship holders are expected to pay these extra fees by the normal due date or incur the standard overdue fee. Continual non payment will see the scholarship cancelled.
How to Apply?
You can email enrolments@bis.qld.edu.au for a copy of the application form.
The form requires the student to reply to some questions about their interests and the reason they want to come to BIS (through drawings and parents writing their verbal response). The form also asks the parent to share how they will actively participate in the community. The initial application also requires a supporting letter from an adult, apart from their parent, who has educated the child in either a formal educational setting or as part of community group such as Scouts. After applications are processed, the next stage is interviews and then formal offers are extended.
The cutoff for this application round is Friday September 27th, 2024.
Self Directed Scholarships
We are currently accepting applications for one Self-Directed Learning scholarship to offer a student currently in year 4 (progressing to grade 5 in 2025).
A Self-Directed Scholarship is awarded to students who can demonstrate a field in which they have proven intrinsic motivation and dedication. The goal of these scholarships is to provide an opportunity for a child who is restricted in their creative and academic learning by the confines of a mainstream education.
The School has a commitment to ensuring that a number of scholarship places remain open at the school every year. These scholarships are dependent on a number of determiners:
- Enrolments level in a class group
- Financial situation at the school
- Existing scholarships
Scholarships are only offered for students at late Rule Oriented developmental stage or beyond, as they are awarded on the basis of the applicant demonstrating a passion for attending BIS and indicators of Self Direction. These indicators are hard to identify in the younger years.
The Self Directed Continuum is a process of cognitive development that addresses a range of characteristics: Intrinsic motivation, planfulness, internalized evaluation, flexibility, autonomy, self acceptance and openness to experience. The application process directly relates to these characteristics.
How to Apply?
You can email enrolments@bis.qld.edu.au or office@bis.qld.edu.au for a copy of the application form. The form requires the student to reply to some questions about their interests and the reason they want to come to BIS. The form also asks the parent to share how they will actively participate in the community. The initial application also requires a supporting letter from an adult, apart from their parent, who has educated the child in either a formal educational setting or as part of a community group such as Scouts. After applications are processed, the next stage is interviews and then formal offers are extended. The cutoff for this application round is August 16th, 2024.
What are the responsibilities of the student?
A scholarship is awarded on the basis that the students will:
- Demonstrate exemplary behaviour and leadership
- Show commitment to their learning
- Continue to demonstrate the developing characteristics of a Self Directed Learner
What are the responsibilities of the parent?
A scholarship is awarded on the basis that the parents will:
- Attend all whole community meetings and a working bee every term – these are not optional
- Participate actively in a team
- Pay all outstanding fees and charges by the due date
What does the scholarship cover?
- 50% Tuition Fees
It does not cover:
- Specialist study areas
- Excursions or camps
- Specialist programs
- Works levy
- Membership fees
Scholarship holders are expected to pay these extra fees by the normal due date or incur the standard overdue fee. Continual non payment will see the scholarship cancelled.
Charlotte describes what studying at BIS has meant to her, “I can work where I’m ready in all the different subjects. At my old school, I was always worried I would get something wrong and never wanted to go to school.” Charlotte added, “It felt like we were competing against each other at my old school, BIS is a lot more supportive. Even though we have a lot of work to do, I don’t feel under so much pressure and I feel I can cope much better with everything. Now I always want to go to school.”
