What: Singapore Airlines is offering a scholarship for a two-year pre-university course in selected junior colleges in Singapore.
Studies commencing in January 2007 will lead to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), an internationally recognised qualification.
Terms of the scholarship
~ The scholarship will provide a maintenance allowance of S $ 2,400 per annum with hostel accommodation and a settling-in allowance, subsidised medical benefits, school and examination fees and return air passage at the beginning and end of the scholarship term.
~ There is no bond attached to the scholarship.
~ Scholars who have done well can apply for further scholarships to pursue university studies in Singapore or universities overseas.
Who can apply
~ You must be an Indian national.
~ You must have completed class X in the year 2006.
~ You should possess an outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85 percent) with English as the first language in the class X state/ national examinations.
How to apply
~ Fill in the details below. Place it above certificated true copies of the following documents in the order indicated.
1. Certificated copy of class X national/ state examination result slip.
2. A curriculum vitae (not exceeding one page) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and a summary of major achievements (please indicate if you have been shortlisted for NTS interviews.)
3. Certified copy of school examination results for classes VIII, IX and X.
4. Achievements/ awards won and participation in extracurricular activities in classes VIII, IX, X.
~ For further details, visit: http://www.moe.gov.sg/siayouthscholarships
Selection method
~ Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a selection test in September 2006.
~ Candidates will then be further shortlisted for an interview in November 2006.
~ Test/ interview centres: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai.
Important date
~ Please send in your application before July 18.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please send your application to:
The SIA Youth Scholarship
c/o Robinson Road
PO Box 746
Singapore -- 901 446
Republic of Singapore
OR
(for applications by courier service only)
SIA Youth Scholarships
C/o Ministry of Education
School Placement and Scholarships Branch
Third Floor, Podium Block
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore -- 138 675
Republic Of Singapore
Applicant's particulars
1. Name:
2. Sex:
3. Date of birth:
4. Mailing address:
5. State/ Country:
6. Tel no:
7. E-mail:
8. Shortlisted for NTS interviews: Yes/No
9. Name of the exam board (year 10):
10. School (year 10):
11. Current level of study:
Signature
~ For further details, visit: http://www.moe.gov.sg/siayouthscholarships
