Singapore Airlines invites outstanding students (who have completed Standard 10 in 2011) from India for The SIA Youth Scholarships leading to entry at Pre-University 1 in junior colleges in Singapore. Through The SIA Youth Scholarships, the Indian students get an opportunity to study in Singapore that offers high education standards, strong research and collaborative programmes with the world’s best universities. Singapore schools also provide an exciting cultural and intellectual meeting place for international students.
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. Students who perform well in the GCE ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) Examination may apply for the undergraduate scholarship offered by the National University of Singapore or the Nanyang Technological University.
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 1993 and 1995
– Completed Standard 10 in the Year 2011
– 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
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.
Tests and Interviews will be held in Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
Scholarship Awards
The SIA Scholarship offers the following benefits to Indian Students:
– Allowance of S$2,400 per annum with hostel accommodation
– Hostel accommodation provided
– Settling-in allowance of S$500 (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 ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only)
– Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
There is no bond attached to the scholarship
Last date for receiving the application is July 15, 2011
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