A*STAR India Youth Scholarships 2013

A*STAR India Youth Scholarships 2013

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 1997 to 1999

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 1997 and 1999
* Completed Standard 8 in the Year 2013
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)
* Return economy class air passage
* 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 2014 A*STAR Scholarship will open from 3 June 2013 (7.30am India Time) to 14 July 2013 (7.30pm India Time) to 14 July 2013 (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 visit : http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/astar/

NUS Computing Camp 2011

NUS Computing Camp 2011

National University of Singapore-NUS School of Computing,NUS extension and Catalyse announce the NUS Computing Camp 2011.

The camp will provide stimulating lineup of seminars and laboratory works,conducted by NUS faculty and experiential learning in a supportive and intellectual environment to its participants.

The programme curriculum includes the history of computing,fundamentals of computational thinking,building their own simple computer and generating stereograms and much more.

Eligibility :
* Students in Class XI or XII.
* To qualify for the camp, students need 90% in Class X. If schools follow grading system we will accept students with A1 in Science, Mathematics and Computing.
* Some exceptionally talented Class X students will also be accepted.

The 5 days camp includes :
* Seminars and laboratory sessions conducted by NUS School of Computing.
* Lessons will be conducted at NUS Main Campus, Singapore.

For more information visit : http://catalyse.in/

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/