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Scholarship Information
Successful Class Afloat applicants may apply to the Class Afloat Foundation for Scholarships.
Applicants for the Class Afloat Scholarship are assessed for their intellectual and personal achievement in terms character, academic success, physical vigour and commitment to service, and leadership. The number and amount of each scholarship award will be determined according to the success of the Foundation at meeting its annual fundraising targets. As a guide, scholarship awards are likely to fund up to half the annual Class Afloat full year tuition fee.
In 2012 the Foundation has made a commitment to raising funds for awards based on academic and personal distinction but also for candidates that have a demonstrated need for financial aid to participate in Class Afloat 2013-14.
Candidate Assessment
The Foundation will review and assess all applications and award the scholarships.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: March 1st
The Class Afloat Foundation will announce the winning candidates on May 01, 2013
The Class Afloat Foundation
Established in 2012 by Class Afloat Founder, Mr Terry Davies and the former Head of School, Ms Kate Knight, the Class Afloat Foundation operates under the direction of a board comprised of former students, administrators and parents. The Foundation operates as an independent body maintaining an ‘arms length’ relationship to the school in all matters relating to setting scholarship criteria, assessment of applicants and making awards.
$15,000 Young Sailor Scholarship - Open for applications
Class Afloat has established the Class Afloat ‘Young Sailor Scholarship’ to assist two students - endorsed by their sailing school, sail training program or yacht club - to participate in an extraordinary educational experience - attending high school while ocean sailing aboard a majestic square-rigged tall ship. The Class Afloat Young Sailor Scholarship will be awarded to one young Canadian sailor and one International sailor who best demonstrate the values of excellence, integrity, community, teamwork, accountability, respect, commitment and achievement in his or her academic and sailing life.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:
- Submit reference letter from a sailing school or yacht club
- Be entering grade 11 or 12
- Applying for the full year program
- Have demonstrated leadership in their school, sailing club and community
- Be willing and capable to participate fully onboard the vessel and in the classroom
- Be willing to send voyage updates, testimonials, videos and photographs that can be published by Class Afloat if required
The Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by an independent panel composed of Class Afloat Alumni, leaders from, the sailing, experiential education and business community.
Application Deadline: June 17, 2013
Other Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources:
Financial Aid and Scholarship opportunities may be available through private and/or charitable organizations in your community. This information can usually be obtained through your school's Guidance Department. Local Service Clubs are frequent contributors to foreign travel and foreign study programmes.
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