Opportunity for Pupils Worldwide to Pursue a Two-Year Pre-University Programme at AISL Harrow Schools
HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening of applications for the 2026-28 AISL Harrow Scholarships starts from 20th October to 30th November 2025. Now in its sixth year, the Scholarship programme invites young people from across the globe to pursue a two-year pre-university education (equivalent to Years 12-13, Grades 11-12, or IB Diploma) at AISL Harrow Schools.
Each AISL Harrow Scholar will receive up to full payment of tuition and boarding fees from the Scholarships, settled by the AISL Foundation on his/her behalf to the AISL Harrow School during their studies.
Mr Daniel Tat-jung Chiu, Founder of Asia International School Limited (AISL) and Chairman of AISL Foundation, remarked, "AISL Harrow Schools have been dedicated to nurturing the exceptional academic attainment, non-academic achievements, and profound passion for knowledge among our pupils. Through the Scholarships, we are honoured to invite pupils from around the world to join our community, fostering an international education hub of young scholars committed to contribute to the world with their knowledge and passion."
For the 2026-28 cohort, the scholarships will be offered at AISL Harrow Schools in Appi, Beijing, Bangkok Chongqing, Haikou, Hengqin, Hong Kong, Nanning, Shanghai, and Shenzhen Qianhai.
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To be eligible for the AISL Harrow Scholars, an applicant must:
- Be born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010.
- Have completed GCSE/IGCSE study (or equivalent) before 1 September of the application year. Offers are conditional on at least eight (8) grades at 7 or above, including four (4) at 8-9 in A-level subjects (or equivalent).
- Where boarding is available, enrol as a full boarding student for the two-year duration of the scholarship period;
- Be academically outstanding and fluent English speaking, listening, reading and writing;
- Meet the specific admissions eligibility of individual schools.
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| Process | | Period |
| Submission of AISL Harrow Scholarships
Application form and School Admissions
Form | | Deadline: Sunday 30 November 2025 |
| Application Screening & Academic
Assessments | | October 2025 to January 2026 |
| Online Interview | | January & February 2026 |
| Selection Panel Review | | February to March 2026 |
| Awards Results and Notification | | March 2026 |
| Talent Collective Gala Dinner 2026 | | Sunday, 14 June 2026 |
Process
Period
Submission of AISL Harrow Scholarships
Application form and School Admissions
Form
Deadline: Sunday 30 November 2025
Application Screening & Academic
Assessments
October 2025 to January 2026
Online Interview
January & February 2026
Selection Panel Review
February to March 2026
Awards Results and Notification
March 2026
Talent Collective Gala Dinner 2026
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Further details are available at the official website at www.aislfoundation.org/
About AISL Foundation
AISL Foundation brings together the vision of Asia International School Limited (AISL), to serve as a platform of Nurturing Talents for Good, in preparing our pupils to be committed, responsible, and leading citizens of the future.
The Foundation, formerly known as AISL Harrow Scholarship Limited, was founded in 2021 as an initiative to support exceptional pupils through scholarship grants. It has since evolved into a dynamic charitable organisation dedicated to unlocking the extraordinary potential of pupils worldwide through transformative scholarships that champion educational excellence. We aspire to nurture the diverse talents of our global pupil community. By uniting parents, alumni, and social partners, we seek to cultivate a vibrant network that empowers every pupil to grow, lead, and shape a brighter future for all.
The Foundation is a Hong Kong government-registered charitable arm of AISL.
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AISL Harrow Schools Calls for Applications for AISL Harrow Scholarships Y2026-28
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TrendForce's latest findings on the AI industry highlight that several major North American CSPs have recently raised their 2026 capital expenditure (CapEx) guidance in response to strong AI demand. As a result, TrendForce has revised its forecast for the combined CapEx of the world's top nine CSPs—Google, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu—up to approximately US$830 billion in 2026, with the annual growth rate raised from 61% to 79%.
Taking a look at the four major U.S. CSPs, Microsoft has increased its CapEx outlook to $190 billion, implying approximately 130% YoY growth. Around roughly $25 billion is attributable to rising component costs. Similarly, Google has raised its guidance from $175–185 billion to $180–190 billion, with growth exceeding 100%. Meta has revised its CapEx range upward from $115–135 billion to $125–145 billion, representing approximately 85% YoY growth. Lastly, AWS is expected to exceed $230 billion in CapEx this year, with growth of over 50% driven by demand for AI cloud services.
TrendForce notes that the pace of CapEx expansion among North American CSPs exceeds the global average, underscoring that AI infrastructure has become a core long-term strategic priority. Investment is increasingly concentrated in the deployment of high-performance GPU clusters, in-house ASIC development, and next-generation data centers designed to support high-power-density computing.
The sharp rise in CapEx also signals sustained momentum in data center construction, led primarily by AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle. As of the end of 2025, these five North American CSPs had deployed 800–900 data centers globally, with AWS accounting for the lion's share.
Among Chinese CSPs, Alibaba and ByteDance are the main drivers of expansion—though their strategies diverge. Alibaba is focusing on localized nodes and sovereign cloud offerings through Alibaba Cloud to penetrate emerging markets. Since announcing expansion plans in 2025, the company has established new regions in Brazil, France, and the Netherlands, enlarging its global footprint to 29 regions and 94 availability zones.
In contrast, ByteDance is aggressively expanding overseas through TikTok, with operations established across eight countries, including the U.S., Brazil, and Ireland, and major investments in Europe, Thailand, and Malaysia. This makes it the most geographically aggressive Chinese CSP.
TrendForce further notes that sustained AI demand will continue to drive global data center growth, with total installed power capacity expected to reach approximately 155 GW in 2026 (~+29% YoY). AI servers are also projected to surpass general-purpose servers in total electricity consumption in 2026 due to significantly higher power consumption per unit.
Further jumps in power consumption are expected in 2027–2028 as platforms such as GB300/Rubin and ASIC-based AI servers enter mass production. This trend will, in turn, support growth in key components such as HVDC power systems and liquid cooling systems.
For more information on TrendForce's semiconductor reports and market data, please visit the Report Page, or Email (SR_MI@trendforce.com) the Sales Department.
For more on the latest technology industry news and trends, please visit News.
About TrendForce
TrendForce is a global leader in technology industry analysis and consulting services. With deep expertise spanning foundry, DRAM, HBM, NAND Flash, AI servers, robotics, near-eye displays, display panels, LEDs, MLCC, and green energy, it also offers in-depth research into key market drivers such as AI, automotive technologies, 5G/6G communications, LEO satellites, and the IoT.
Backed by a team of top industry professionals, TrendForce has been at the forefront of global market research for over 25 years. More than 60% of its clients are among the world's top 500 companies.
TrendForce's global footprint includes Taipei, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, New York, and Tokyo. With timely and strategic industry analysis, TrendForce delivers the critical information that empowers businesses to make smarter, faster decisions.
CONTACT: pengchen@trendforce.com
NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TrendForce's latest findings on the AI industry highlight that several major North American CSPs have recently raised their 2026 capital expenditure (CapEx) guidance in response to strong AI demand. As a result, TrendForce has revised its forecast for the combined CapEx of the world's top nine CSPs—Google, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu—up to approximately US$830 billion in 2026, with the annual growth rate raised from 61% to 79%.
Taking a look at the four major U.S. CSPs, Microsoft has increased its CapEx outlook to $190 billion, implying approximately 130% YoY growth. Around roughly $25 billion is attributable to rising component costs. Similarly, Google has raised its guidance from $175–185 billion to $180–190 billion, with growth exceeding 100%. Meta has revised its CapEx range upward from $115–135 billion to $125–145 billion, representing approximately 85% YoY growth. Lastly, AWS is expected to exceed $230 billion in CapEx this year, with growth of over 50% driven by demand for AI cloud services.
TrendForce notes that the pace of CapEx expansion among North American CSPs exceeds the global average, underscoring that AI infrastructure has become a core long-term strategic priority. Investment is increasingly concentrated in the deployment of high-performance GPU clusters, in-house ASIC development, and next-generation data centers designed to support high-power-density computing.
The sharp rise in CapEx also signals sustained momentum in data center construction, led primarily by AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle. As of the end of 2025, these five North American CSPs had deployed 800–900 data centers globally, with AWS accounting for the lion's share.
Among Chinese CSPs, Alibaba and ByteDance are the main drivers of expansion—though their strategies diverge. Alibaba is focusing on localized nodes and sovereign cloud offerings through Alibaba Cloud to penetrate emerging markets. Since announcing expansion plans in 2025, the company has established new regions in Brazil, France, and the Netherlands, enlarging its global footprint to 29 regions and 94 availability zones.
In contrast, ByteDance is aggressively expanding overseas through TikTok, with operations established across eight countries, including the U.S., Brazil, and Ireland, and major investments in Europe, Thailand, and Malaysia. This makes it the most geographically aggressive Chinese CSP.
TrendForce further notes that sustained AI demand will continue to drive global data center growth, with total installed power capacity expected to reach approximately 155 GW in 2026 (~+29% YoY). AI servers are also projected to surpass general-purpose servers in total electricity consumption in 2026 due to significantly higher power consumption per unit.
Further jumps in power consumption are expected in 2027–2028 as platforms such as GB300/Rubin and ASIC-based AI servers enter mass production. This trend will, in turn, support growth in key components such as HVDC power systems and liquid cooling systems.
For more information on TrendForce's semiconductor reports and market data, please visit the Report Page, or Email (SR_MI@trendforce.com) the Sales Department.
For more on the latest technology industry news and trends, please visit News.
About TrendForce
TrendForce is a global leader in technology industry analysis and consulting services. With deep expertise spanning foundry, DRAM, HBM, NAND Flash, AI servers, robotics, near-eye displays, display panels, LEDs, MLCC, and green energy, it also offers in-depth research into key market drivers such as AI, automotive technologies, 5G/6G communications, LEO satellites, and the IoT.
Backed by a team of top industry professionals, TrendForce has been at the forefront of global market research for over 25 years. More than 60% of its clients are among the world's top 500 companies.
TrendForce's global footprint includes Taipei, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, New York, and Tokyo. With timely and strategic industry analysis, TrendForce delivers the critical information that empowers businesses to make smarter, faster decisions.
CONTACT: pengchen@trendforce.com
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North American AI Data Center Expansion Drives 2026 CapEx of Top Nine CSPs to US$830 Billion, Says TrendForce
