A*STAR India Youth Scholarships 2011

A*STAR India Youth Scholarships 2011

Full scholarships for studies in Singapore offered by the Agency of Science,Technology & Research-A*STAR and Singapore Airlines-SIA to outstanding Indian nationals born between 1994 to 1996

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-:
* Nationals of India
* Born between 1994 and 1996
* Completed Standard 8 in the Year 2010
Possess outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 80% with English as first language in the Standard 7 and 8 school examinations
* Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English

Value of Award/Scholarships-:
* Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
* Settling-in allowance of S$400 (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 ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
* Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
* There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Applications for the A*STAR India Youth Scholarship 2011 will open from 1 June (7.30am India Time) to 15 July 2010 (7.30pm India Time).

Contact-:
A*STAR India Youth Scholarships
c/o School Placement & Scholarships Branch
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive,
Level 3 Podium Block
Singapore 138675

For more information and online application visit-: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar/