Scholarships

Reach for the Stars A-Level Scholarships (2026)

Reach for the Stars scholarships are partial scholarships and can be awarded up to 50% off fees. Reach for the Stars scholarships are awarded on academic or talent merit. Applications are welcome from students who excel in their academics or excel in music, performing arts or sport.  Interested scholars will need to show strong academic performance and be an outstanding model student. 

The A Level scholarship is available to students applying for: 

• 2-year A Level Programme (August 2026 intake - likely to be current (I)GCSE students (or equivalent curriculum)

How to Apply 

To apply for a Reach for the Stars Scholarship, you need to complete the following documents and submit them to the Admissions Department. Applications are now open for August 2026 start and should be received by 8:00am on 18th May. Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have, so please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ms Agnes Chang (Admissions Manager) on 03 9543 3688, ext.108.

Application Checklist

You will need to submit a completed application form which includes the following information:

• A 250-word personal statement (see notes below).
• A copy of your (I)GCSE (or equivalent curriculum) predicted exam results.
• Your most recent school report.
• A letter of recommendation from your current Principal (or teacher).
• A letter of recommendation from an adult outside the school environment who knows you through your extra-curricular activities; either sports, music, arts or community service.

Reach for the Stars Notes

1. You must be able to meet the criteria for entry into our Sixth Form. Please click here for more information.
2. The Alice Smith School is a day school, located in Equine Park, Seri Kembangan, some 20 minutes south of Kuala Lumpur. Transportation is available to the school. Please note that the school uses a private bus company and the scholarship does not cover transportation fees. Transportation routes are restricted to existing routes. For more details, please contact the school. 
3. The Reach for the Stars Scholarships are partial scholarships, application, enrolment and building levy are waived. The scholarship covers fees on all books, materials, resources and the annual educational week. External examination fees, curriculum-based trips, transportation to and from school, lunch, and optional school trips are not included. Additional payment will be required for extracurricular activities not covered in the normal range offered by school, or for surplus on trips.
4. Your 250-word personal statement is your opportunity to tell the Alice Smith School why you should receive a Reach for the Stars Scholarship. You need to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to your chosen programme of study, and the extracurricular activities offered at Alice Smith. You also need to demonstrate your ability to fit into an international environment and to aim high in your future goals and show that you are a well-rounded student, with both academic and other interests. You may wish to include photographs or videos with your written statement.

From 2024-2025 awards will be made using a KLASS Honour Roll system and awarded after the announcement of the (I)GCSE results.

Our KLASS Honour Roll will recognise the academic accomplishments of our 10 highest attaining (I)GCSE students who will be entered into the KLASS Honour Roll based on their final summer results. 

Those awarded places on the KLASS Honour roll will receive a 25% academic scholarship on their tuition fees for Years 12 and 13.

We will continue to award 1x scholarship for Arts and 1x scholarship for Sports in recognition of the value that the Arts and Sport bring to our students and their holistic education. These two scholarships will sit outside of the Honour roll; they will be awarded by the Head of Faculty for CE Arts and the Director of Sport . Recipients of these awards will receive a 25% scholarship on their tuition fees for Years 12 and 13.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the KLASS Honour Roll or the Arts and  Sports scholarships please email the VP for Community and Enrichment, Stefan Rodic at [email protected].