A Star India Youth Scholarship, Minister of Education, Singapore
Last Date : 13 July 2014 (7.30pm India Time)
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Applications for AY2015 A*STAR India Youth Scholarship will be opened from 6 June 2014 (7.30am India Time) to 13 July 2014 (7.30pm India Time).
Please submit your application via our online application system.
If you encounter difficulties during your online application, please contact Customer Service Centre at +65 6872 2220.
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
Interested candidates who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
Nationals of India
Born between 1998 and 2000
Completed Standard 8 in the Year 2014
Possess outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 80% / minimum ‘A’ with English as first language in the Standards 7 and 8 school final examinations)
Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English
Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.
Activity Date
Application Period 6 June to 13 July 2014
Selection Test End August to early September 2014
Selection Interview End October to early November 2014
Award of Scholarship Mid to late November 2014
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore Late December 2014
Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Test and Interview City : Delhi
Terms and Conditions
Annual allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
Return economy class air passage
Coverage of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Coverage of GCE ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
* This information is sent by Khwairakpam Rakesh (PhD Scholar School of Social sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences) who can be contacted at khulakpakh(aT)gmail(dot)com
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