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
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.
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).
For more details, visit: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar/
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