SIA Youth Scholarship

SIA Youth Scholarship 2015

The SIA Youth Scholarship is tenable for 2 years of Pre-University studies in selected Singapore Junior Colleges leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.

The Scholarship is for 2 years of Pre-University studies in selected Singapore Junior Colleges 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 1996 and 1998
Completed Standard 10 in the Year 2014
Possess outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85% / minimum ‘A’ with English as first language in the Standard 10 State/National examinations)

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 Mid January 2015

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Test and Interview City
Delhi

Terms and Conditions
Annual allowance of S$2,400 with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$500 (once only)
Return economy class air passage
Coverage of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Coverage of GCE ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover

Application Procedures

Applicants are to apply online using the online application system. Each applicant should submit only ONE application only. If you encounter difficulties during your online application, you may contact Customer Service Centre at +65 6872 2220.

Please follow the application steps:
Step 1
1(a) Online application

Please submit your application via our online application system.
Step 2
All applicants are to send certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education. The documents should arrive before the closing date (13 July 2014):

Birth Certificate;
Identity Card / Passport (if any); and
Final Examination Result Slips for the last two years (Standard 9 final examinations and Standard 10 State/National Board examinations)
SIA Youth Scholarships / < Indicate online application number for online applicants>
c/o School Placement & Scholarships Branch
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive,
Level 3 Podium Block
Singapore 138675

Original documents that are not in English must be translated to English. The translated documents must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. Please do not send in any original documents as they will not be returned.

If you have applied online, please indicate your online application number on all supporting documents sent to us.

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/sia/