Tuition & Aid

The SYA Legacy Scholarship is open to any child or sibling of an SYA graduate. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated success in academics and commitment to their home school.  Full year applicants can be awarded up to $10,000 and semester applicants can be awarded up to $5,000.

Applications must be completed by the application deadline.  No supplemental materials are required.

The Halsey Fund was established in 2011 in honor of Woodruff W. Halsey II-former president, executive director, resident director and teacher. The Halsey Fund is awarded each year to a high school student who demonstrates exceptional academic ability, financial need and a substantial interest in global study, understanding cultural differences and developing language proficiency.

Eligibility: Any high school student applying to School Year Abroad for the entire 2027-2028 academic year who exhibits exceptional academic ability, demonstrates a passion for international studies and qualifies for financial aid. Please note, semester applicants are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Award: The Halsey Fund scholarship recipient is awarded full tuition. In addition SYA will provide a stipend for round trip airfare to the SYA school of enrollment.

Applicants who completed their applications by the deadline and have been identified by the Admissions Committee as a finalist will be notified and invited to be interviewed by the Halsey Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply:

1. Complete an online application for admission to SYA. If you are a student at a Member School, please see your coordinator before beginning an application.

2. Write a separate essay answering: “Tell us something you have accomplished — at school, at home, or in your community — that has prepared you to make the most of your experience attending School Year Abroad.” The essay should be no more than 500 words and should be submitted through your "My SYA" account by the deadline. 

3. Complete your financial aid application by or before the deadline.

SYA must receive your complete SYA application and Halsey Fund essay by the application deadline to be considered for the Halsey Fund Scholarship. Your financial aid application must be received by the application deadline.