ISP Middle East Celebrates 10 Years with 100 Scholarships of up to 100% Across UAE and Qatar Schools
ISP Middle East Celebrates 10 Years with 100 Scholarships of up to 100% Across UAE and Qatar Schools
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ISP Middle East Celebrates 10 Years with 100 Scholarships of up to 100% Across UAE and Qatar Schools

05-06-2026

Discover scholarship opportunities at Aspen Heights British School as ISP Middle East awards 100 scholarships of up to 100% across UAE and Qatar schools for 2026–2027.

As ISP Middle East celebrates 10 years of learning, growth and community impact across the region, schools across the UAE and Qatar are opening new opportunities for students through an expanded scholarship programme for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

International Schools Partnership (ISP) Middle East has announced it will award 100 scholarships of up to 100% on annual tuition fees across 10 schools in the UAE and Qatar. Designed to recognise achievement, ambition and potential, the programme supports both existing and new secondary students across the ISP Middle East community.

Aspen Heights British School Champions Future-Ready Learners

At Aspen Heights British School,the scholarship programme reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, curious learners and providing pathways for students to thrive both academically and personally.

At Aspen Heights British School, we are committed to developing globally minded learners who strive for academic excellence while growing into confident, compassionate, and responsible leaders. Our diverse international community encourages students to embrace different perspectives, think beyond the classroom, and make meaningful contributions to the world around them. The scholarship programme reflects these values by recognising students who not only demonstrate outstanding achievement and potential, but who also embody leadership, integrity, collaboration, and a strong commitment to supporting and positively influencing their wider community.

Recognising Academic Excellence and Leadership

Scholarships will be available for studentsfrom Year 7 onwards,with successful applicants joining a two year scholarship programme designed to support their academic journey and personal development within a supportive and ambitious learning environment.The ISP Middle East scholarship programme recognises students across three categories:

• Academic Excellence
• International Learner
• Tomorrow’s Leaders

These categories have been designed to celebrate a broad range of strengths, from academic achievement and global mindedness to leadership potential, resilience and contribution to the wider school community.

Kam Bhamra, Regional Managing Director, ISP Middle East, said: “These scholarships are a clear statement of our long term commitment to the region and to widening access to high quality learning. We are proud to invest in students with the potential to thrive, and to continue building schools where confidence grows. We are grateful for the trust that families and the wider community have placed in our schools.”

Building Confidence, Character and Life Competencies

Alongside expanding access to high quality education, ISP Middle East continues to focus on developing future ready learners through a holistic approach to learning and student development.

Rory Galvin, Regional Director of Learning, ISP Middle East, added: “For more than a decade, ISP has built its presence in the Middle East around a simple belief: learning comes first. Academic success matters, but it must sit alongside the development of strong learning habits, character and the life competencies that enable young people to shape purposeful futures. The expansion of our scholarship programme seeks to support student communities across the UAE and Qatar in achieving their academic goals.”

Aspen Heights on Empowering Students Beyond Academic Success

Speaking about the importance of the scholarship programme, Andrew Durcan, Head of Secondary at Aspen Heights British School, said: “At Aspen Heights, we believe true success goes beyond academic achievement. Our scholarships recognise students who lead with purpose, embrace opportunity, and make a meaningful impact within our community.”

Beyond recognising achievement, the scholarship programme aims to empower students to pursue their ambitions with confidence while contributing positively to school life and the wider community. Students will benefit from access to exceptional teaching, global learning opportunities and an environment designed to help them grow both inside and outside the classroom.

Student Voices: What Being an ISP Scholar Means

Speaking about her scholarship experience, our IB Scholar Noor explained “Scholarship at Aspen isn't just about financial aid, it has been a great way to realize my own potential. The workshops I have attended such as the Great Scholarship Debate and the Scholar’s Den competition have really helped me to develop critical thinking along with communication and leadership skills. I am so lucky to be an ISP Scholar at Aspen Heights British School.

Scholarships are available across the following ISP Middle East schools in the UAE and Qatar:

• Dubai, UAE:

  1. The English College Dubai
  2. The Aquila School
  3. Nibras International School
  4. Star International School, Al Twar
  5. Star International School, Mirdif
  6. Smart Vision School


• Abu Dhabi, UAE:

  1. Aspen Heights British School
  2. Reach British School


• Doha, Qatar:

  1. The Hamilton International School
  2. Durham School for Girls, Doha

Families interested in applying can find further details on eligibility criteria, application timelines and school specific processes via www.ahbs.ae/admissions/scholarships.

Creating Opportunities for the Next Decade of Learning

As ISP Middle East enters its next decade in the region, the scholarship programme reflects a continued commitment to creating opportunities for students to discover their strengths, achieve their goals and shape successful futures with confidence.

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