The Coexe Scholars Program

At Coexe, we believe not only in empowering expatriate educators but also in helping them empower their most important students—their own children.

We recognize that students in international schools often lack the same ease of access to scholarship resources as their domestic counterparts. Even more so, the children of international school teachers frequently find themselves in a financial middle ground: well-off enough not to qualify for significant financial aid, yet not as wealthy as many of their international school peers who can afford to pay out of pocket. After all, their parents are teachers—not CEOs! As a result, these students often lack access to the same kind of personal funds as their classmates.

Coexe aims to bridge this gap by creating more opportunities specifically tailored for the children of overseas educators. We are committed to ensuring they have the support needed to pursue their academic and professional aspirations—and to help them leverage the unique experiences and strengths gained through international schooling in life after graduation.

For this reason, we established the Coexe Scholars Program—a scholarship initiative explicitly designed to support the children of international school teachers. This program provides financial assistance to help our members’ children pursue educational opportunities beyond high school.

Scholarship Overview

• Award Amount: Up to $10,000

• Eligibility: Grade 12 (Senior) children of Coexe members in good standing for three consecutive school years at the time of submission.   

• Current Cycle Application Deadline: February 28th, 2026 (Funds to be distributed the following school year).

• Renewability: Scholarship awards are one-time grants.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Coexe Merit-Based Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a dependent child of a Coexe member who is in good standing at the time of application, and has been a member for three consecutive years.

• Be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.

• Demonstrate academic competence, leadership and/or leadership potential, and outstanding personal characteristics.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded based on:

• Leadership & Extracurricular Involvement – Participation in student government, clubs, sports, community service, or volunteer work. 

• Academic Achievement – There is no minimum GPA requirement, however GPA will be considered as part of the overall merit of the application.

• Personal Essay – An essay that is between 500 and 1000 words on one of the following topics:

  • • “How has your international upbringing shaped your identity and worldview in a way that makes you uniquely qualified to tackle future problems?”

    • “Describe a meaningful service project or cultural experience you have participated in as a student at an international school, and how it has impacted you.”

    • “What lessons have you learned from being raised by an educator, and how has it influenced your approach to learning?” 

    • “Moving frequently as the child of an international school teacher can be both rewarding and challenging. Describe a time when you faced a challenge due to your transient lifestyle and how you overcame it.”

• Letters of Recommendation – Two letters from teachers, mentors, or community leaders attesting to the applicant’s character and achievements. Letter writers must include their phone number and email addresses as contact information. 

Application Process

1. Complete the Application Form 

   • Application form for the Coexe Scholarship for Overseas Educator Dependents.  

2. Submit Supporting Documents (The application form linked above will allow you to upload the following documents as a single .pdf) 

   • Transcripts: Proof of academic standing.  Please submit a copy of unofficial transcripts for the application.  If an applicant is selected for the scholarship, official transcripts will be requested for verification purposes.  

   • Personal Essay: Thoughtful response to the provided prompt.

   • Two Letters of Recommendation: From educators, employers, or mentors.

3. Deadline & Submission

   • Applications must be submitted not later than12:00pm (noon), GMT on the specified deadline.

   • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

4. Review & Selection

   • Applications are reviewed by an independent scholarship committee.

   • Finalists may be contacted for additional information or an interview.

5. Award Announcement

   • Recipients will be notified by email.

   • Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s institution.

Coexe is committed to supporting students who demonstrate leadership, character, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We look forward to receiving your application!