What: The Agency for Science, Technology and Research announces the A*Star India Youth Scholarships 2008, full scholarships for four years of secondary and pre-university studies in Singapore.

Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students for four 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.

Secondary 3 Level studies will commence in January 2009 at selected Singapore schools for successful candidates, and scholars will sit for the GCE 'A' Level Examinations or equivalent at the end of Pre-University 2.

More than just excellent grades, individuals who want to make a difference with their zest for Science are sought.

Visit www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar for more information and to download application slips.

Value Of Award

• Exemption from school and examination fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
• Hostel accommodation
• One return economy class air passage at the start and end of the scholarship term
• Annual allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary Level) and S$2,400 (Pre-University Level)
• Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
• Subsidised medical benefits

There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Who can apply

• Completed Application Slip,
• Curriculum Vitae (1 page only) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and a summary of your major achievements.
• Certified copy of your Year 7 & 8 school examination results.
• Achievements/ awards won and participation in extra-curricular activities in Year 7 & 8. [Please write clearly and legibly]

Closing date
Applications should reach by July 15, 2008 at the address below.

ASTAR India Youth Scholarships
c/o Ministry of Education
School Placement & Scholarships Branch
3rd Floor Podium Block,
1 North Buona Vista Drive,
Singapore 138675
Republic of Singapore

Selection test & interviews
Short-listed candidates will be invited to sit for selection tests in General Ability, English Language and Mathematics in end August/ early September 2008.

Candidates will be further short-listed for an interview in November 2008. Both tests and interviews will be conducted in India. Please indicate your preferred test city in the Application Slip.

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