EA University Scholarship / Oscar George da Silva University Scholarship 2016

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1 EA University Scholarship / Oscar George da Silva University Scholarship 2016 (for Polytechnic and Junior College Graduates) The Eurasian Association, Singapore ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Only students who meet the eligibility criteria will be called for an interview. (1) This Scholarship is open to students who have completed their Polytechnic or Junior College studies. (2) Applicants must be a Singapore Citizen. (3) Academic criteria: (a) Cumulative Grade Point Average [GPA] of at least 3.0 & above, achieved over the 3 years of study at the Polytechnic. (b) Students who have taken any supplementary exams during his/her academic tenure will NOT be eligible. (c) Candidates will be required to submit a 2000 word essay on his/her personal vision, career goals and potential contribution to the activities of the Eurasian Association. (d) As Polytechnic GPAs cannot be directly calibrated across the five Polytechnics, due credit will also be given to the O Level scores the candidate had achieved prior to entering the Polytechnic, during the selection process. (4) The candidate must show evidence of formal acceptance into the local university (NUS / NTU / SMU / UniSIM / SIT / SUTD) into a course that is deemed suitable by the Management Committee of the EA in consultation with the Education Advisory Board. (5) Applicants must be matriculating and commencing their course in (6) Recipients of other Scholarships are NOT eligible to apply. (7) Students under the NUS Financial Aid Package may apply. (8) Family income will also be taken into consideration; monthly income of $3000 and below, or per capita income $800 and below. (9) Applicants will be interviewed by a selection panel appointed by the Management Committee in consultation with the Education Advisory Board. The decision made by the panel is final. Selection of candidates for the award will be competitive and based on academic merit as well as financial position of the families. (10) Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have (in order of priority) taken part in voluntary work with the Eurasian Association, or who have impressive records of co-curricular activities in schools and the Polytechnic indicating strong leadership potential. TERMS & CONDITIONS The Eurasian Association reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions accordingly. (1) EA s University Scholarships will be paid annually for the student s course of study, which covers course and miscellaneous fees, recommended texts, exam fees and other ancillary costs related to completion of the course. These costs will be specified by the EA Education Selection Panel and may be reviewed on a periodic basis. (2) The Scholarship covers 3 years of study, capped at $10,000 per year, thus $30,000 in total for 3 years. Funding for 4-year courses will be considered by the Panel on a case-by-case basis. (3) Selected students will be expected to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours per year in EA events and activities, to help in our key pillars of education, family support services and community engagement. (4) The Scholarship will only cover approved courses, excluding Medicine and Dentistry. (5) Continuation of funding will be dependent on each academic year s final exam results as well as completion of the volunteer hours. Should a student fail an academic year or withdraw from the course, he or she will be required to pay back the amount to the Eurasian Association. The Eurasian Association, Singapore Page 1

2 EA University Scholarship / Oscar George da Silva University Scholarship 2016 (for Polytechnic and Junior College Graduates) The Eurasian Association, Singapore APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS Please read the Instructions carefully before completing the Application Form. Passport Size Photograph 1. Please write legibly in BLOCK LETTERS. Complete all sections and indicate N/A for items not applicable. 2. Certified true copies of the following documents must be submitted together with this application form: (a) Birth Certificate and NRIC of applicant, (b) Applicant s previous exam results of past schools & testimonials, (c) Parents NRIC, (d) Pay Slip and CPF Contribution History of all working and non-working adults in the household, (e) NRIC of ALL family members staying in the same household. 3. False particulars or willful suppression of material facts will lead to disqualification, or if awarded, to termination of the University Scholarship. 4. Short listed applicants will be interviewed by The Eurasian Association Education Selection Panel. 5. The Eurasian Association will not enter into correspondence with regard to the reasons for non-selection of applicant. 6. Post your completed application form together with the necessary documents to The Eurasian Association, 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore The closing date is 30 April By completing and submitting this form, you consent to the Eurasian Association s (EA) collection, use and disclosure of your personal data for the purposes of assessing, processing and administering this application. Your personal data may be disclosed to the selection panel, EA employees, membership sub-committees, volunteers and third parties for the purposes specified. Prior to providing personal data of other persons in this form, you are required to obtain their consent, and in so providing, you confirm that you have obtained the required consent of such other persons.. For more information, please refer to the Privacy Policy atwww.eurasians.org.sg [A] INSTITUTION & COURSE OF STUDY 1. Institution: 2. Course of Study: [B] PERSONAL PARTICULARS Full Name [as in NRIC] in BLOCK Letters [Please Underline Surname] Address Singapore Housing Type [please circle]: HDB 2/3/4/5/Exec [Rented/Purchased], Private Property: House/Apartment Date of Birth NRIC Gender : * Male / Female Telephone No.[H] [HP] The Eurasian Association, Singapore Page 2

3 [C] EDUCATIONAL RECORDS Academic Qualifications [Name in order the schools / junior colleges attended] : Name of School / Institution Year Joined Year Left Highest Standard Passed/Year [D] EDUCATIONAL DETAILS Secondary School / Junior College Academic Records Name of Exam Name of Exam GCE O Level or Equivalent Year Taken GCE A Level or Equivalent Year Taken Subjects Grade Grade Subjects Grade Grade No. of O Level Passes No of A Level Passes The Eurasian Association, Singapore Page 3

4 [E] AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS, PRIZES, CERTIFICATES, ETC. Year Awarded Type of Award [F] CCA RECORDS CCA ACTIVITIES Description of involvement in each activity Period [Month & Year] In chronological order From To A. Sports & Games B. Society/Club Activities C. Uniformed Group D. School Leadership [e.g. Prefectorial Board, Student Council] E. Other Activities The Eurasian Association, Singapore Page 4

5 [G] FAMILY BACKGROUND Please give details of your immediate family members living in the same household [i.e. parents, siblings] Full Name as in NRIC Relationship Nationality Date of Birth Company / School Occupation Income [H] CHARACTER REFEREES Name as in NRIC Contact No. Period Known Address Name of Organisation Name as in NRIC Contact No. Period Known Address Name of Organisation The Eurasian Association, Singapore Page 5

6 [I] GENERAL INFORMATION [*delete accordingly] Have you applied or are applying for any other scholarship? If yes, please give details. *Yes / No Name of Scholarship Course Organisation Outcome of Application Name of Scholarship Course Organisation Outcome of Application DECLARATION I declare that the information given in this application form and any sheets attached is correct and accurate and I have not willfully suppressed any material facts. I understand that submission of false particulars or willful suppression of material facts will disqualify me or lead to termination of the University Scholarship if I am so offered. Signature of Applicant: Date: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Gross Monthly Household Income No. of People in the Household Per Capita Income The Eurasian Association, Singapore Page 6

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