MINISTRY OF EDUCATION – A STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – SINGAPORE

The A*STAR India Youth Scholarship is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate. The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

Eligibility: Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
* Nationals of India
* Born between 1994 and 1996
* Completed Standard 8 in the Year 2010
* Possess outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 80% with English as first language in the Standard 7 and 8 school examinations
* Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English.
Important Dates:
Application Period : 1 June to 15 July 2010
Selection Test : End August to early September 2010
Selection Interview : End October to early November 2010
Award of Scholarship : Mid to late November 2010
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore : Late December 2010

Test and Interview City:
* Bangalore
* Chennai
* Delhi
* Mumbai

This Test/Interview center may be used if there are sufficient candidates. Applicants who choose Chennai as your preferred test/interview city are to indicate an alternative test/interview city from the remaining 3 cities.

Terms and Conditions :

* Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
* Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
* Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
* Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
* Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
* Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
* There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Application Procedure:
There are 2 modes of application — online or hardcopy application. Each applicant should submit only ONE application. Please do not submit a hardcopy application if you have chosen to apply online and vice versa.

Application Form: Download Online Application Form Click http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar/files/astar-application-slip.pdf

Online Registration: For Online Registration Click https://isams.moe.gov.sg/azs/index.do?schmCat=ASTAR

Contact:
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive,
Level 3 Podium Block
Singapore 138675

Email: contact(AT)moe.edu.sg

Contact Number:
+65 68722220

Source:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar/

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