SELECTION PROCEDURES

The Procedures allow for the selection of a student from Loreto Secondary School to attend the International Space School, on scholarship, at Houston, Texas, USA

The scholarship is open to all 5th year Physics students.

There are two parts to the selection process, each carrying 50% of the total score.

PART 1 (50%)

There are three parts:

Students, interested in the exploration and development of space, must submit a project or essay, or sit an examination based on topics associated with Physics
Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated that they can find answers, solve problems and apply themselves diligently to given tasks.
Students will also be judged on extra-curricular activities - sport, music, volunteer work, school committes etc. that develop qualities of leadership and self-reliance as such qualities are essential for space exploration.

PART II (50%)

This part consists of an interview.

This interview will be conducted by a panel of three people connected with the school, either presently or in the past, through the Parents Association, Board of Management, Board of Trustees or through In-School Management.

The purpose of this interview, which will be open to the final candidates, will be to choose the person "WHO DESERVES TO GO THE MOST.""

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