SJI International–Lion City Sailors Development Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR\ The SJII–Lion City Sailors Development Scholarship funds your IB Diploma at SJI International, combines it with professional football training, and develops holistic leaders without imposing a post-graduation bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 18 Feb 2025)
- Official Listing: SJI International–Lion City Sailors Development Scholarship
- Who It Targets: High-potential O-Level footballers ready to join SJI International's International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme while progressing with Lion City Sailors Academy
- Eligibility: Strong academic baseline, competitive football pedigree, leadership potential, and alignment with SJII's Lasallian values
- Tenable Institutions: St. Joseph's Institution International (IB Diploma)
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars are expected to represent the school and club but retain post-graduation flexibility
Award Components
- Full tuition fees for the two-year IB Diploma at SJI International
- Subsidised boarding or transport arrangements where necessary for training schedules
- Access to Lion City Sailors' elite development programme, high-performance coaching, and sports science support
- Academic mentoring, pastoral care, and leadership formation within SJII's scholarship community
- Opportunities to represent SJII and Lion City Sailors in local and overseas tournaments, exposure trips, and service projects
- Guidance on balancing professional sporting commitments with application timelines for local and overseas universities
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore Citizen or PR with strong O-Level grades (or equivalent) and a track record in national youth teams, COE Leagues, or equivalent elite programmes
- Demonstrated discipline and maturity to juggle IB rigour with daily training and weekend matches
- Commitment to SJII's holistic education pillars: faith, service, community, and excellence
- Positive coach and teacher references attesting to resilience, teamwork, and character
- Willingness to mentor junior players and contribute to community outreach projects organised by SJII or Lion City Sailors
Application Roadmap
- Compile academic transcripts, CCA records, match statistics, and video highlights showcasing your football development.
- Submit the scholarship application to SJI International, indicating your playing position and long-term sporting goals.
- Attend trials and assessments run jointly by SJII and Lion City Sailors to evaluate technical skill, tactical understanding, and coachability.
- Sit for admissions interviews that explore academic readiness, leadership potential, and fit with SJII's culture.
- Receive admissions and scholarship decisions; arrange financial briefings, guardianship documents, and training schedules.
- Enrol in SJII's IB Diploma Programme while integrating into Lion City Sailors' training calendar and scholar development initiatives.
Preparation Playbook
- Map out a weekly timetable balancing IB coursework, training loads, recovery, and community service commitments.
- Work with strength and conditioning coaches to build resilience against injuries throughout the IB cycle.
- Practise reflective journalling to document growth in both academic and sporting arenas—useful for TOK essays and university applications.
- Engage in leadership roles within SJII houses or CCA councils to reinforce the scholarship's character development mandate.
- Explore university pathways early (local, US NCAA, UK, Australia) with the school's higher education counsellors and the club's talent managers.
- Maintain open communication with teachers and coaches to recalibrate workloads ahead of tournaments or major assessments.
