Supporting Education

Scholarships

As a philanthropic school, each year Aiglon offers a small number of fully funded scholarships to students from families who would not be able to afford the costs associated with an Aiglon education. Since 1991, Aiglon has welcomed 126 scholars, providing support for their continued journey into higher education.

A Philanthropic Community

We take pride in the fact that half of our current scholars are funded through the generosity of parents and alumni. These scholarships are made possible through a combination of annual giving funds, endowment, private sponsorship, and reinvesting operating expenditures. An Aiglon Scholarship includes tuition fees, plus the extra costs which allow scholars to engage fully in life as a student at Aiglon.

Our alumni scholars have been admitted to prestigious universities worldwide and have gone on to play significant roles as changemakers both in their home countries and on the international stage.

Information Booklet

This booklet highlights all the details of the Aiglon scholarship process.

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Independent Scholarship

Apply online to be considered for Aiglon's independent scholarship pathway.

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Scholarship

Our Approach

Graduating from Aiglon was a big deal for me, and my parents, because it was such an unlikely outcome given where we had come from. If anyone goes back far enough in their history, they’ll find a story of luck and someone who believed enough to give a helping hand to another. Aiglon did this for me and I am eternally grateful. Aiglon changed my life. Now, I have a responsibility and an obligation to improve the lives of others

Former Scholarship Student

The Scholarship process is overseen by the Scholarship Committee. Priority will normally be given to scholarship applicants arriving in Year 11 (US Grade 10) or Year 12 (US Grade 11). Scholarships will remain with the student until graduation, pending annual achievement reviews.

Arriving at a new school in a different country and meeting people from diverse backgrounds can be challenging. At Aiglon, making students feel welcome is our top priority. Aiglon scholarship students are warmly integrated into our community through various support systems, including buddy support, welcome meetings, mentorship, houseparent support, tutor and wellbeing support, university advisor support, and travel assistance.

Aiglon scholarship students are warmly integrated into our community through various support systems, including buddy support, welcome meetings, mentorship, houseparent support, tutor and wellbeing support, university advisor support, and travel assistance.

Scholarship Information Booklet

Practical Information

Next Steps

What is Included

What is Included
An Aiglon scholarship includes tuition fees, plus the extra costs allowing scholars to engage fully in Aiglon life. This includes class tuition and International Baccalaureate fees, boarding accommodation, all meals, wellbeing and tutoring programmes, physical education, activities, trips to sporting events and matches, expedition and cultural long experience programmes, residence tax and permits, loan of textbooks, class materials, laundry, ski pass, winter equipment, ski rental and locker, on site healthcare, travel insurance for trips and excursions, planned weekend social trips, academic trips, public examination fees, support with university applications, bedding, house equipment, university applications, and associated expenses.

Extra Allowances
In addition to these fees, with the assistance from their houseparent, there is an extra allowance which is used for personal expenses, travel and transport to and from Aiglon, educational trips and visits, expedition costs, medical expenses, school uniform, technology, and private lessons.

Selection Process

Selection Process
Aiglon Scholarships are merit-based and means-assessed awards, offered to deserving students who have a proven track record of high academic achievement, involvement in a range of extracurricular activities, and a commitment to self-improvement and challenge.

Holistic Approach
Consistent with all of our prospective students, we evaluate each applicant based on their alignment with our Guiding Principles and our pathways of challenge, respect, responsibility, diversity, and service. Our admissions process holistically evaluates whether a prospective scholarship student could access our rigorous, experiential curriculum, excel in our mountain environment, and flourish in our diverse international boarding school community.

Application

Affiliation
If the student is affiliated with one of our partner schools, organisations, or charities, they should apply for an Aiglon Scholarship through these channels.

Independent Scholarship Pathway
If the student is not affiliated with one of our partner schools, organisations, or charities, they can apply through the Independent Scholarship Pathway.

Students can apply for an Aiglon Scholarship in either Year 11 (US Grade 10) or Year 12 (US Grade 11). To be eligible, applicants for Year 11 must be at least 15 years old by September 1, while applicants for Year 12 must be at least 16 years and, at most 18 years old, by the same date.

The application process consists of several stages. For students applying for entry to Aiglon in August, the first stage of an application is to complete our online application form by mid-November. Applicants will use the form to submit personal information, details about their home and educational background, interests, aspirations, a personal statement, and school reports from the last two full academic years.

Students who progress onto the next stage of the application process will be contacted by December 2024, and will be informed about the next steps. Please note that in the later stages of the application, parents/guardians will be required to provide information about their current financial situation.

Please contact us with any questions: scholarships@aiglon.ch

Online Independent Scholarship Application

Build a community, share your culture and learn about others. And bring warm clothes.

Former Scholarship Student