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Why ASSIST?

Studying abroad, being immersed in American culture, and attending an elite private high school is not the average student experience – but ASSIST Scholars are far from average.

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Linden Hall School

San Domenico School

North Shore Country Day School

Westover School

Albuquerque Academy

North Shore Country Day School

Linden Hall School

San Domenico School

North Shore Country Day School

Webb School

Canterbury School

Wyoming Seminary

North Shore Country Day School

Suffield Academy

Linden Hall School

Suffield Academy

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San Domenico School

North Shore Country Day School

Webb School

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The Peddie School

Suffield Academy

ASSIST matches exceptional international students from across the globe with leading American day and boarding private high schools, all on scholarship.

Often our member schools have spectacular, university-like campuses, rigorous academics and extracurriculars to help students explore wide-ranging interests.

Because our member schools and partners are so dedicated to our mission, each and every ASSIST Scholar receives a scholarship for their year abroad.

ASSIST Is Known For:

The best schools in the U.S.: ASSIST’s private high schools are much like universities. You can expect small, student-centered classes, beautiful campuses, and vibrant extracurriculars.
Unparalleled quality: We are the gold standard in study abroad. Our robust orientation and dedicated team ensure our Scholars are prepared and supported throughout their experience.
A global network for success: Scholars join a network of 6,000 alumni, many of whom are accomplished, leaders in their fields.
Expert matching: ASSIST’s decades of expertise means that we know where scholars will thrive in a way that families often cannot determine on their own through school websites.
Education with purpose: Our work is mission-driven, not profit-driven. Our mission is to create a worldwide network of leaders for a more peaceful world.
55 Years of Experience: In 1969, ASSIST was a pioneer in international student exchange. 55 years later, ASSIST is well-known for bringing the world's best high school students to America's top private high schools.
Comprehensive Orientation: Before each year abroad begins, all ASSIST Scholars take part in a late summer, multi-day orientation program. Students arrive to the U.S. well-prepared and form close bonds with other ASSIST Scholars.

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Scholarships Overview

Those who are named ASSIST Scholars receive a one-year scholarship from a leading private high school in the United States. This transformative opportunity opens doors and minds for life-long successes. Students from all countries (except the U.S.) are invited to apply.

A key aspect of the ASSIST experience is the match between Scholar and school. This is where our experience sets us apart. For this reason, candidates are not able to select a particular school, geographic region, or type of school (boarding or day). Students may express preferences, but the decision on each final match lies with our schools and ASSIST.

ASSIST provides a range of financial assistance, along with personalized support and a lifelong network that’s central to the ASSIST experience. In addition to ASSIST's own scholarships, we also offer access to scholarships through our partners, The Davis Scholars Program and Kemper Scholars at Phillips Academy — Andover. Applicants can be considered for all three programs via one ASSIST application. You can see details for all scholarships available below.

All applicants must complete the ASSIST application by their country's deadline. You can read more about the requirements on our ASSIST in Your Country pages. If ASSIST does not have an office in your country, you are still welcome to apply. Learn more here.

ASSIST Scholarships

The Peddie School

ASSIST Scholars has two types of scholarships: Sanderson and Lindfors. Expand each section below to read the details of each:

ASSIST Sanderson Scholarships

Named for our visionary founder, Paul “Sandy” Sanderson Jr., the ASSIST Sanderson Scholarship awards:

Full tuition and room and board at a private American boarding school
OR
Full tuition at a private day school and housing with an American volunteer host family

The ASSIST Program Fee for Sanderson Scholarships for the '25-'26 school year will vary by country. Check your country's page for the fee in your country. Please note that there is some financial aid available for families unable to fund the program fee.

Families are also responsible for:

round-trip travel to the U.S. and to ASSIST Orientation
health and accident insurance
visa application fees
a medical examination and school-required vaccinations
spending money for personal expenses
any activity fees and expenses (such as books and supplies) charged by the school.

ASSIST understands that even with a this scholarship, these extra out of pocket costs can be challenging. For families who demonstrate financial need, ASSIST can often help with these costs via generous donors who believe in our mission.

ASSIST Lindfors Scholarships

Named for former President and Vice President of ASSIST, Kenneth and Betsy Lindfors, the ASSIST Lindfors Scholarship awards:

Partial tuition and room and board at a private American boarding school
OR
Partial tuition at a private day school and housing with an American volunteer host family

For Lindfors Scholars, the American school funds at least 50% of the tuition. The Lindfors Scholarship program fee for the '25-'26 school year is USD $36,250 which includes the remaining school tuition and ASSIST's program fee.

Families are also responsible for:

round-trip travel to the U.S. and to ASSIST Orientation
health and accident insurance
visa application fees
a medical examination and school-required vaccinations
spending money for personal expenses
any activity fees and expenses (such as books and supplies) charged by the school.

Scholarships from Our Partners, Available Through ASSIST

ASSIST is proud to partner with The Davis Program and Phillips Academy — Andover's Kemper Scholars Program. Applicants for these partner opportunities can apply though ASSIST and be considered for ASSIST, Davis and Kemper scholarships all through one ASSIST application.

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The Davis Scholarship Program

ASSIST is proud to partner with The Davis Scholarship Program. Applicants can apply though ASSIST and be considered for ASSIST, Davis and Kemper scholarships - all through one ASSIST application.

The Davis Scholarship Program is unique in that it allows students to study for two or three years at one of the six boarding schools that are part of the Davis International Scholars Program. Davis Scholars graduate with an American high school diploma and may go on to study at a college or university in the U.S. or the U.K.

Davis Scholars receive:

$25,000 from The Davis Scholars Program towards tuition annually for their boarding school years. Depending on a family's financial need, the school will provide a scholarship for the remainder of tuition, room and board.
$25,000 towards tuition annually for four years of undergraduate work, if accepted to one of the UWC partner universities and colleges

Candidates from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Somaliland, Turkey or Ukraine are welcome to apply.

For more information, reach out to your country’s ASSIST Coordinator.

The Kemper Scholar Program at Phillips Academy Andover

ASSIST is proud to partner with The Kemper Scholar Program (Phillips Academy Andover). Applicants can apply though ASSIST and be considered for ASSIST, Davis and Kemper scholarships - all through one ASSIST application.

Students who are awarded the Kemper Scholarship earn the opportunity to study for one year at Phillips Academy Andover, a boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts, as a 12th grade or post-graduate student. Students are awarded financial assistance sufficient to meet 100% of a family’s full financial need to study for one year at Phillips Academy Andover. Students typically attend Phillips Academy the year after completing high school in their home country.

Candidate eligibility requirements include:

Must be a European citizen
Not typically older than 18
Must be eligible to participate as a 12th grade or post-graduate student of Phillips Academy
Must be qualified to obtain a Phillips Academy diploma after successful completion of the academic year
Must NOT have previously studied in an English-speaking country for a semester or more

Upon completion of their year at Phillips Academy Andover, students must return to their home country for at least one year. For this reason, Kemper Scholars are not able to work with Phillips Academy Andover’s college counselors.

For more information, reach out to your country’s ASSIST Coordinator.