ISP Middle East Celebrates 10 Years with 100 Scholarships of up to 100% Across UAE and Qatar Schools

As ISP Middle East celebrates 10 years of learning, growth and community impact across the region, schools across the UAE and Qatar are opening new opportunities

As ISP Middle East celebrates 10 years of learning, growth and community impact across the region, schools across the UAE and Qatar are opening new opportunities for students through an expanded scholarship programme for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

International Schools Partnership (ISP) Middle East has announced it will award 100 scholarships of up to 100% on annual tuition fees across 10 schools in the UAE and Qatar. Designed to recognise achievement, ambition and potential, the programme supports both existing and new secondary students across the ISP Middle East community.

Durham School for Girls, Doha Supports Ambitious Young Learners

At Durham School for Girls, Doha, the scholarship programme reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, curious learners and providing pathways for students to thrive both academically and personally.

At Durham School for Girls, Doha, we provide a supportive all-girls environment rooted in Qatari Culture and Islamic Values. Through a British curriculum education and a strong sense of community, we celebrate students who demonstrate academic ambition, leadership potential and values that positively contribute to school life and the wider community.

Scholarships Recognising Excellence, Leadership and Global Mindedness

Scholarships will be available for students in Year 7 – Year 10 with successful applicants joining a two-year scholarship programme designed to support their academic journey and personal development within a supportive and ambitious learning environment. The ISP Middle East scholarship programme recognises students across the following category:

Academic Excellence

This Category has been designed to celebrate a broad range of strengths, from academic achievement and global mindedness to leadership potential, resilience and contribution to the wider school community.

Kam Bhamra, Regional Managing Director, ISP Middle East, said: “These scholarships are a clear statement of our long term commitment to the region and to widening access to high quality learning. We are proud to invest in students with the potential to thrive, and to continue building schools where confidence grows. We are grateful for the trust that families and the wider community have placed in our schools.”

Building Character, Confidence and Future-Ready Learners

Alongside expanding access to high quality education, ISP Middle East continues to focus on developing future ready learners through a holistic approach to learning and student development.

Rory Galvin, Regional Director of Learning, ISP Middle East, added: “For more than a decade, ISP has built its presence in the Middle East around a simple belief: learning comes first. Academic success matters, but it must sit alongside the development of strong learning habits, character and the life competencies that enable young people to shape purposeful futures. The expansion of our scholarship programme seeks to support student communities across the UAE and Qatar in achieving their academic goals.”

Empowering Young Women to Lead with Purpose

Jo Hayward, Durham School for Girls, Doha Principal, said: This programme allows us to support talented students who embody our values and who will contribute meaningfully to our diverse and ambitious student community while inspiring others around them. At Durham School for Girls, Doha, we are proud to create opportunities that empower young women to lead with purpose, integrity and ambition while building confidence for life.”

Beyond recognising achievement, the scholarship programme aims to empower students to pursue their ambitions with confidence while contributing positively to school life and the wider community. Students will benefit from access to exceptional teaching, global learning opportunities and an environment designed to help them grow both inside and outside the classroom.

Scholarships are available across the following ISP Middle East schools in the UAE and Qatar:

Dubai, UAE:

1.The English College Dubai

2.The Aquila School

3.Nibras International School

4.Star International School, Al Twar

5.Star International School, Mirdif

6.Smart Vision School

Abu Dhabi, UAE:

1.Aspen Heights British School

2.Reach British School

Doha, Qatar:

1.The Hamilton International School

2.Durham School for Girls, Doha

Families interested in applying can find further details on eligibility criteria, application timelines and school specific processes via https://www.durham.edu.qa/landings/Scholarships-landing

Creating Opportunities for the Next Decade of Learning

As ISP Middle East enters its next decade in the region, the scholarship programme reflects a continued commitment to creating opportunities for students to discover their strengths, achieve their goals and shape successful futures with confidence.