Private PG Scholarship for School Level

A* Star India Youth Scholarships, the Agency for Science, Technology & Research

The A*Star India Youth Scholarships 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.

Outstanding A*STAR India Youth Scholars may be further identified for the A*STAR Young Researchers Attachment Programme.

Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship.

1. Nationals of India
2. Between 14+ to 16+ years old
3. At least an average of 80% in the Standard 7 & 8 school examinations
4. Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English

Tentative Dates

1. Application period - 4 June to 15 July
2. Selection test dates - September
3. Selection interview dates - early November (Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates)
4. Award of scholarship - mid to late November
5. Arrival of scholar in Singapore - late December

Test Centres

1. Bangalore
2. Chennai
3. Delhi
4. Mumbai

Terms and Conditions

1. Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
2. S$400 settling-in allowance (once only)
3. Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
4. Waiver of school fees and donation to the Education Fund
5. Waiver of GCE 'O' and 'A' Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
6. Subsidized medical benefits and accident insurance cover
7. There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Contact Details

A*Star India Youth Scholarships
C/o Ministry of Education, Republic of Singapore  
1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore 138675
Tel: +65 68722220 Fax: +65 67755826
Email: contact@moe.edu.sg
Website: http://www.moe.gov.sg/