The New Westminster School District offers an annual scholarship for one school year to an international student who is in grades 10 to 12. The selection of the successful applicant is based on criteria that take into consideration financial need, academic record, and citizenship. The scholarship will cover the costs of the application, tuition, and homestay placement fees. Costs that are the responsibility of the student and not covered by the scholarship include the textbook deposit, medical insurance, and the homestay deposit and monthly fees should homestay be required.

The applicant will submit an International Education Program Application Form as normally required, including the following documents:

• All original or certified true copies of transcripts or school records from the current year and previous two years translated into English.
• A letter of recommendation from the student's current school indicating why they would support the student's application for the scholarship. The student's scholastic achievement, participation in the community, and qualities of citizenship should be referenced.
• A statement from the student's parent(s) indicating financial need.
• An essay from the student outlining the reasons he/she is applying for the scholarship. The essay should include the student's interests, achievements and goals.
• A current photograph