Full scholarships by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A 'STAR) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) for outstanding students from India to pursue studies in Singapore, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced) Level or equivalent. Studies in Singapore at selected Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges will commence in 2010
Value of Award
* Exemption from school & examination fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
* Hostel accommodation provided
* 1 return economy-class air passage at the start & end of scholarship term
* Annual allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary Level) & SS2.400 (Pre-University Level)
* Settling-in allowance (once only) of S$400 (Secondary Level) & S$500 (Pre-University Level)
* Subsidised medical benefits
* There is no bond attached to both scholarships
WHO CAN APPLY (for Indian nationals)
A*STAR India Youth Scholarship
(4-year studies from Secondary 3 to Pre-University 2)
Year of Birth : Between 1993 & 1995
Standard Completed in Year 2009: Standard 8
Outstanding Academic Track Record: At least an average of 80% with English as first language in Standard 7 & 8 examinations
SIA Youth Scholarship
(2-year studies in Pre-University 1 & 2)
Year of Birth : Between 1991 & 1993
Standard Completed in Year 2009: Standard 10
Outs tanding Academic Track Record: At least an average of 85% with English as first language in Standard 10 National / State board examinations
Selection Tests & Interviews (in India)
Short-listed candidates will be invited for selection tests in General Ability, English Language and Mathematics in end August / early September 2009. Candidates will be further short-listed for an interview in November 2009.
Application Period
1 June 2009 (10am Singapore Time / 7.30am India Time) to 15 July 2009 (10pm Singapore Time / 7 30pm India Time)
Mode of Application
Candidates are to choose only ONE mode of application (1) or (2) :
(1) ONLINE APPLICA TION (Preferred)
Apply online at : A'STAR India Youth Scholarship - Click Here
SIA Youth Scholarship - Click Here
or , (2) APPLICATION SLIP
Detach and send the completed Application Slip with certified true copies of the following documents in the order listed below:
a. Completed Application Slip
b. Curriculum Vitae (1 page only) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and a summary of your major achievements
c. SIA Youth candidates - Standard 9 final school examination results & Standard 10 National / State board examination results.
A*STAR India Youth candidates - Standard 7 & 8 final school examination results
d. Achievements / awards won and participation in co-curricuiar activities in Standard 7 & 8 (A*STAR) and Standard 9 & 10 (SIA)
Applications should reach us by 15 July 2009 at:
A*STAR India Youth / SIA Youth Scholarships
c/o School Placement & Scholarships Branch
Level 3, Podium Block, 1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675
Republic of Singapore
For Application Format please refer The Hindu 09.06.2009
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