Apply for a Class Afloat Foundation Scholarship

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:

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.

Quick Links

Contact

The Class Afloat Foundation
P.O. Box 10
97 Kaulbach Street
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
B0J 2C0

www.classafloatfoundation.org
info@classafloatfoundation.org

From: Maelle D, Class Afloat 2022-2023

“… the scholarship made this achievable for me. Without it, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity of learning in such a special environment. I am looking forward to all the new people I will meet and all the new countries I will discover along the way.” 

From: Ellie T, Class Afloat 2012-2013

Opportunity of a Lifetime

“Winning the memorial scholarship was an opportunity of a lifetime for me. But this experience has been so much more than that. Winning the scholarship meant gaining a second family, a home away from home and memories that will last a lifetime.”

Past Scholarship Awards