The American International School of Lusaka (AISL)  offers two scholarship programs Merit-Based scholarship and The Beacon Scholarship.

Our scholarship programs are designed to provide highly capable and motivated Zambian students with an opportunity to attend  AISL and earn an American High School Diploma, as well as pursue the prestigious International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. 

We are excited to help you learn more about the opportunities that AISL can offer. Please have a look at the information and videos below and across the entire website. I think you will see that we take seriously our commitment to ensure that every student thrives.

Dr. Russell Menard: AISL Director

Dr. Rick Odum: Secondary Principal

​The Secondary school at AISL is proud of our reputation as a world class learning environment for our students. We are excited that you are interested in joining our school community and we hope that the information below helps you with your decision to apply for this great opportunity.

​We look forward to answering your questions!

Got a question? Please read below and if you can't find your answer, email us with your questions!

Ambassador’s Merit-Based Scholarship Programme

AISL merit scholar students will be expected to perform at a very high level academically and to participate in a comprehensive extra-curricular programme.  

AISL will provide merit scholar students with full AISL tuition fees, school supplies including an iPad/Laptop and home Internet bundle, all examination and university application fees, university and scholarship guidance, transport to and from school, and opportunities to participate in fully-funded school-sponsored trips in Zambia and overseas*.

The scholarship does not include boarding, housing, or financial assistance after leaving the school or beyond that stipulated in the scholarship contract.

Come and join our diverse and dynamic school community!

How to Apply?

A complete application will consist of all of the following: 

• Completed Application Form (signed by applicant and parent/guardian);
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate or passport;
• Gr. 9 Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations (JSSLE) results or equivalent (if taken); 
• Most recent school report;
• Four completed Recommendation Forms,
  • English Teacher
  • Mathematics Teacher
  • Head Teacher
  • Community Member
• Completed Writing Assignment;
• Completed Mathematics Assignment.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Applications for the school year 2021-2022 have now closed

To qualify for the scholarship for 2022-2023, a child must be:
✓  a Zambian citizen;
✓  an outstanding student who is expecting to achieve excellent results on the Gr. 9 Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations (JSSLE) or equivalent;
✓  able to show evidence of leadership and a commitment to the arts, sports, and/or community service;
✓  a resident of Lusaka or have a home in which to reside in Lusaka;
✓  ​born between 1 August 2007 and 31 July 2008.

If you can answer YES to all these statements, don’t wait! Click on the application form below to apply:

Application & Recommendation Forms

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Applicants will be expected to complete and submit the AISL Scholarship Application forms, assignments, and requested documentation. They can be hand delivered to the Secondary gate at the American International School of Lusaka, or emailed to scholarship@aislusaka.org by Friday, 26 February 2021.

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Note: The Scholarship Admissions Committee is unable to consider applications that are not complete. 

*Subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

​​The Beacon Scholarship: developing future leaders

We are pleased to also offer The Beacon Scholarship at AISL for students with strong leadership qualities.
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The Beacon Scholarship is a change-maker programme that offers access for financially disadvantaged students to top tier secondary schools in their home country, and undergraduate programmes of study at world class universities in the UK. The programme includes leadership training and development, a strong Mentoring structure, and a goal-setting performance management system. All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are ‘Change-makers’ i.e. 

• They are already making a difference now; and
• A capacity to take people with them.

For students to gain admission and attend at a Beacon Partner School. Tuition fees are split three ways:

• 1/3 School;
• 1/3 Beacon;
• 1/3 Scholar Parents/Sponsors.

Apply to The Beacon Scholarship

Find out more

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a resident in Zambia
• Age 13-18
• Must show evidence of strong leadership capabilities in four areas:
  • Academic excellence;
  • Achievement in sport, music, or drama;
  • Social Influence & Communication;
  • Citizenship.
• Annual Gross Household Income must not exceed US$80,00

Applications for 2022 will open on 1 August 2021 

What our merit scholars say about AISL...

Charles (2016) and Mbiko (2019) both graduated AISL and were offered full ride scholarships to New York University in Abu Dhabi. Watch the videos below for an insight into their journey and experiences...

Find our more about studying at AISL

Below are a number of videos focusing on areas of our school and programs offered. Watch to find out more about our dynamic community at AISL.

Click here to watch more videos on our AISL YouTube Channel.

The following videos were created by some of our current Merit Scholars focusing on areas of the school that they see as highlights:

Discover more about AISL

We welcome you to schedule a tour/meeting, if possible as this will provide you with an overview of our programs and amazing facilities, whilst giving you an opportunity to have any of your questions answered.

Who we are

Learning at AISL

What is the IB?

Support the AISL Scholarship Program ​

How can one school promote development within Africa?
How can one school empower many through investing in a few?
How can one school nurture human potential to benefit the developing world?

Through sponsoring the education of Zambian children within a multi-cultural community of learners and teachers, and providing an holistic and rigorous high school experience. 

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Contribute to the American International School of Lusaka’s Scholarship Program for Zambian youth. Take this opportunity to keep our vision alive and promote the development of individuals, communities, and nations.​

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The American International School of Lusaka (AISL) Merit-Based Scholarship Programme is designed to provide highly capable and motivated Zambian students, who have significant financial need, with an opportunity to attend the High School at AISL and earn an American High School Diploma, as well as pursue the prestigious International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.

AISL scholarship students perform at a very high level academically and participate in a comprehensive extra-curricular programme. 

Since its inception in 2013, AISL has selected sixteen recipients of the scholarship and, out of the eight merit scholars who have graduated from AISL,  five have received full scholarships to attend American universities.

Take this opportunity to extend this prodigious experience to more young Zambian leaders by donating today. Read more about how to apply to AISL here on our admissions page.