ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION OF IB WORLD SCHOOLS (IBARMS)
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
Criteria for consideration:
An IB Diploma Candidate currently enrolled in an IBARMS membership school who embodies the qualities defined in the IB Learner Profile.
Candidates will also be evaluated on their contributions to their school and community through their CAS projects. A copy of the applicant's most recent transcript and one recommendation letter (from current IB teacher or IB coordinator) should be sent as an email attachment to the following address: ewetmore@cherrycreekschools.org.
Click here for the online application.
All application portions must be submitted by April 2, 2012.
The IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people
who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to
develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and
lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
IB Learner Profile
The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated
into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
The learner profile provides a long-term vision of education.
The attributes and descriptors of the learner profile define the type of learner
the IBA hopes to develop through its programmes.
Inquirers
Naturally curious, independent learners.
Love of learning.
Knowledgeable
Exploring concepts, ideas and issues.
An understanding in all disciplines.
Thinkers
Recognizing and approaching
complex problems and making ethical decisions.
Communicators
Understanding and expressing ideas comfortably.
Working willingly with others.
Principled
Integrity and honesty.
A strong sense of fairness, justice and respect.
Open-Minded
Understanding and appreciating your own culture and
being open to the perspectives, values and traditions of others.
Caring
Expressing empathy, compassion and respect
towards the needs and feelings of others.
Risk-Takers
Approaching unfamiliar situations and
uncertainty with courage and forethought.
Balanced
Understanding the importance of intellectual,
physical and emotional balance.
Reflective
Giving thoughtful consideration to
your own learning experience.