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Scholarship: A*Star India Youth Scholarship (Website)

Offered By:
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore)
Ministry of Education, Singapore

Key Dates:
Application date: June 4 – July 15, 2008
Selection Test: End August to Early September.

For Whom:
Sutdents applying for the scholarship must be Nationals of India born between 1992 and 1994 and should have completed standard 8 in the year 2008. Candidate must possess outstanding academic track record.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore) launched the A*STAR India Youth Scholarships in 2004. A*STAR India Youth Scholarships is offered to outstanding students for 4 years of studies in Singapore, leading to the Singapore- Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced) Level or equivalent, an international qualification widely recognised in many countries. The 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.

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

Value of Award:

• Exemption from School and examination fees
• Hostel Accomodation
• Annual Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary Level) and S$2,400( Pre-University Level)
• Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only).

How to Apply:
Download the Application Slip here. The following documents have to be sent along with completed Application Slip:

• Curriculum Vitae (1 Page Only).
• Certified copy of Year 7 and 8 school examination results.
• Achievements and Awards won and participation in extra-curricular activities in Year 7 and 8.

All the documents along with the Application Slip must be sent to:
A*STAR India Youth Scholarships c/o Ministry of Education
School Placement and Scholarship Branch
3rd Floor Podium Block, 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675
Republic of Singapore

Note: Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Download the application form here.
More details here.