The Class Afloat Foundation is committed to supporting young people whose engagement in experiential learning demonstrates leadership, resilience, and a spirit of global citizenship.
Scholarship applications for the 2026–27 school year are now open! To be considered, please complete all steps below.
1. Apply to the School
You must first submit a completed application to Class Afloat – West Island College International. Only students accepted to the school are eligible for Foundation scholarships. To submit your online application to Class Afloat, please click here.
2. Complete the Foundation Application
Submit the following documents (PDF) by email to info@classafloatfoundation.org
- A completed Scholarship Application Form
- A current CV
- A 200–300 word essay in response to each of the discussion questions below
Discussion Questions:
1. Experiential Learning: Many experiential opportunities require teamwork, adaptability, and resilience (e.g., sports, community service, sailing, or camp). How do you feel you would contribute to the Class Afloat program? What experiences in your life have prepared you for this?
2. Motivation & Contribution: Why is it important for you to participate in Class Afloat? What would be your impact on or contribution to your fellow participants and the program in general?
3. Service Commitment: Have you ever engaged in a service activity (e.g., sports team, advocacy group, religious group, support work)? What do you believe students gain from these commitments, and what did you learn?
4. Community & Leadership: Choose one of the quotes below and share your understanding of what “community” means. Give an example of when you acted as a leader within a community.
- “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley
- “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King
- “A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” – Henrik Ibsen
3. Complete the Financial Need Assessment
All applicants must complete a confidential financial assessment through Apple Financial Services.
- Apple Financial is an independent third-party organization that reviews your family’s financial information and provides a needs assessment directly to the Foundation.
- This assessment helps ensure that scholarships are awarded fairly and consistently.
4. Confirmation of Your Application
Your scholarship application will be considered complete once the Foundation has received:
- Your Apple Financial report
- Your Foundation application documents (CV, essay, form)
- Notice of your completed school application
You will receive an email confirming that your application is being processed.
5. Review Process & Timeline
- The Adjudication Committee meets bi-weekly to review applications.
- All application materials must be submitted electronically (email only; fax or post cannot be accepted).
- All personal information remains strictly confidential and is shared only with the Adjudication Committee.