High School Scholarships Program
The Bulgarian Reading Association (BulRA) in partnership with ASSIST and HMC announce a competition for 10 grade students for scholarships for the following programs
- ASSIST (American Secondary Schools for International Students and Teachers, USA)
- HMC (The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference, UK)
- Davis (Davis International Scholarship Program, USA)
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The Application Process for 2022/23 Scholarships
1. Important Dates
October 14, 2021, 6 pm., – Online Presentation – ZOOM Meeting
November 16, 2021,6 pm., – Online Presentation – ZOOM Meeting
November 1, 2021, Monday - Early Application Deadline
December 1, 2021, Wednesday – Application Deadline
January 2022 (TBA) – English Proficiency Testing
January 2022 (TBA) - Interview Dates
2. Country Specific Documents to Read
- Announcement
- Eligibility Requirements
- Application Checklist
- Applying in Bulgaria (ASSIST, HMC & Davis)
- ASSIST – Applying in Bulgaria
- ASSIST – Application Overview
- ASSIST – Preparing to Apply (N.B. valid for HMC and Davis applicants)
- ASSIST – Student Brochure
- Davis – Scholarship Program Information
- HMC – Brochure
- HMC – How the Programme Works
- HMC – General Information for Applicants
- HMC – Choosing subjects to study in the 6th Form
- Frequently asked questions
3. Application Fee Payment
An application fee is due once the web-based application is complete. The application fee for candidates who submit their application by the early deadline, November 1, is 20 BGN. The application fee for candidates who submit their application by the final deadline, December 1, is 40 BGN. Please follow the payment instructions on the Checklist file. Candidates should e-mail proof of payment (scanned receipt or bank document) to bulrakonkurs@gmail.com.
4. Complete Your Application
This application is for ASSIST, HMC and Davis programs.
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5. Additional Materials to Complete and Submit Electronically
- ASSIST, HMC & Davis – Teacher Recommendations Link
- ASSIST – Application for Sponsorship
- ASSIST & Davis – Family Financial Declaration Form
- HMC – HPCP pages for ASSIST countries
- HMC – Family Financial Declaration Form
6. Transcripts
Transcripts should be in English, preferably scanned and emailed directly from the school to bulrakonkurs@gmail.com. ASSIST, HMC and Davis recommend that all academic transcripts include the school seal.
Mailed originals will also be accepted at the following address:
Bulgarian Reading Association
11, Slaveikov Sq.
Sofia 1000
7. English Language Testing
Qualified candidates will be invited to take the Duolingo English Test. BulRA will send you a prepaid coupon code to take the test in advance of the interviews.
Once you have your code, please visit https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants and select:
- Take a Test
- Create an Account
- Buy Now
- Apply Coupon
- Enter Coupon Code
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To receive more information about the ASSIST program or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at bulrakonkurs@gmail.com.
Alumni share
My ASSIST Experience: Viktoria Dervisheva, ASSIST 2021-22
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My ASSIST Experience: Aleksander Terziev, ASSIST 2019-20
My ASSIST Experience: Iliyan Hristov, ASSIST 2018-19
My HMC Experience: Rada Pandeva, HMC 2019-21
My HMC Experience: Ivan Mihaylov, HMC 2018-19
My HMC Experience: Katerina Yakimova, HMC 2018-19
My ASSIST Experience: Valeria Germanova, ASSIST 2018-19
Средно образование в САЩ и Великобритания: Говори Даниел Пенев, 2010-11 HMC
Средно образование в САЩ: Говори Радияна Манчева, 2014-15 ASSIST
Средно образование във Великобритания: Говори Ралица Сливкова, 2010-11 HMC
Средно образование в САЩ: Говори Мария Бурмова, 2013-14 ASSIST