Scholarship Fund Overview
The Riverside Academy Scholarship Fund is established to support academically excellent yet financially disadvantaged Junior High School (JHS) entrants. It aims to alleviate the financial burden of educational costs such as tuition fees and books, enabling deserving students to pursue their academic aspirations.
Welcome Potential Community Scholar
Riverside Academy is a private basic school offering education for 2-16 year olds. Dedicated to providing a distinguished educational experience, we foster academic, personal, and spiritual growth in our students. Grounded in Christian values, our supportive environment cultivates a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth.
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We prioritize holistic development, emphasizing character formation alongside academic achievement. Through our comprehensive approach, we prepare students to excel academically while also instilling values that guide them toward purposeful lives enriched by continuous self-improvement.
Scholarship Details
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Annual Awards: For two incoming first-year Junior High Students
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Duration: Up to three years of full-time Junior High School education
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Renewability: Subject to annual renewal and termly review based on academic performance and attendance records
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Eligibility: Junior High School entrants from local partner Public Basic Schools and low-cost fee-paying Private schools
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Requirements: Transitioning Basic 6 students entering JHS 1, demonstrating financial need, academic excellence, and good conduct.
Application Process
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Start Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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Deadline: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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Submission: Applications must be submitted online or in the school office by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Ongoing Requirements for Scholarship Recipients
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Satisfactory academic progress
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Good student conduct
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Parent/student performance evaluation meeting each term
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Full-time enrollment and attendance
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Minimum cumulative grade point average of 60.00 at the end of each term
Selection Process
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Initial Review: July 31 - August 5, 2024
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Shortlisting: August 6 - August 8, 2024
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Written Assessment: Friday, August 8, 2024
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Further Review: August 9 - August 16, 2024
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Interview Invitations: Monday, August 19, 2024
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Interview Period: August 21 - August 23, 2024
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Final Selection Meeting: Monday, August 26, 2024
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Notification of Results: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Award Ceremony: Friday, August 30, 2024
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Start of School : September 9, 2024