A*STAR India Youth Scholarship 2010 at Ministry of Education, 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 www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar/files/astar-application-slip.pdf

Online Registration: For Online Registration Click 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