2014 A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

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1 2014 A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP (AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH) TENABLE IN SINGAPORE INFORMATION BOOKLET - 1 -

2 2014 A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP (AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH) THE SINGAPORE SCHOOL SYSTEM The Singapore education system aims to bring out the best in every student, developing sound moral values and the skills necessary to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Students begin their education by entering primary school at age 6+, where they spend 6 years learning basic subjects and beginning the study of English and a mother tongue language. Except for selected subjects taught in the mother tongue, English is the language of instruction in all Singapore schools. Students next proceed to the secondary level for 4 years of study to prepare for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary) Examination (GCE O- Level) or equivalent. Those who perform well can enroll at junior colleges for 2 years of study to prepare for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced) Examination (GCE A-Level) or equivalent. Apart from the formal school curriculum, students participate in co-curricular activities (CCAs) which provide healthy recreation, and instill self-discipline, teamwork and confidence in the students. The character development and physical growth of each child is hence provided for. For secondary schools, the academic year consists of 4 terms of 10 weeks each, beginning on the first working weekday in January and ending in mid November. For pre-university studies, the academic year begins in late January/early February and ends in mid November. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore) is offering a 4-year scholarship to outstanding students for studies in Singapore, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level (or equivalent). Scholars commence studies in selected Singapore schools at Secondary 3* and will sit for the GCE A-Level (or equivalent) Examinations at the end of Pre-University 2. A dynamic and global city, Singapore offers high education standards and rich opportunities for research and higher learning. More than just excellent grades, we look for individuals who want to make a difference with their zest for Science. * Singaporean students turn age 15 in Secondary 3. A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS Application should be made on the prescribed application form. Each applicant should submit only ONE application form, which must be accompanied by certified copies of your birth certificate, identity card or passport (if any) and result slips for the last two years. Applications can be made online, or through hardcopy forms. Please do not submit a hard copy application if you have chosen to apply online and vice versa. Original documents that are not in English must be translated; the translations must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. Please do not send any original documents. However, these original documents must be produced upon request at the time of interview. Please read the following instructions carefully before completing the application form: Before you apply, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria stated on page 16 of this application form All items in the application form must be completed. Write N/A, if the item is not applicable to you When filling in the boxes, please take note of the following: - Use CAPITAL letters - Write clearly in BLACK ink - Use one box for each number / letter, beginning with the first box - Leave a blank box after every word A recent passport-size photograph is to be pasted in the space provided on the application form Refer to the Sample of Completed Application Form (pages 12 to 15) for reference when completing the form Applications received after the closing date will not be considered We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified

3 APPLICATION FORM A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP This form may take you 15 minutes to fill in. You will need the following documents to fill in the form: Your Passport and Identification Card Your school report cards and certificates of achievement. For Official Use Please read INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION and the information provided on pages before completing the application form. Section I: Personal Particulars (In CAPITAL Letters) Full Name (Underline Surname) Name in Chinese Character (if any) Gender Please tick the appropriate box Race Religion Citizenship Affix one (1) recent passport- sized photograph here (35mm x 45mm) Male Female Country of Birth Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - - Country of Residence Country of PR (if any) Birth Certificate Number Identity Card Number (if any) Passport Number (If any) Date of Issue (DD- MM- YYYY) - - Date of Expiry (DD- MM- YYYY) - - Address (Compulsory) As this could be used as a mode of communication, please ensure that the address is correct and valid Home Address Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Postal Address (If different from Home Address) Line 1 Line 2 Line 3-3 -

4 Name of Applicant: Home Telephone Number Mobile Phone Number (if any) Have you previously applied for Permanent Residence (SPR) in Singapore? Please tick the appropriate box Yes No If yes, please indicate your SPR effective date (DD-MM-YYYY) : Have you ever studied in Singapore before? Please tick the appropriate box Yes No If yes, please indicate : Name of school : Period of study (YYYY to YYYY) : Testing and Interviews will be held at New Delhi. Section II: Examination Results (Please provide final examination results for Standards 7 and 8 as required and attach a copy of your school s grading system.) Year of Examination Education Level Standard 8 Standard 7 Type of Examination School (Final Examination) School (Final Examination) Syllabus (refer to code list on pg 14) Is English taken as a first language in School? * Delete whichever is not applicable Yes / No Yes / No Subject Marks / Grade Maximum Mark Marks / Grade Maximum Mark English Language Chinese Language Mathematics Additional Mathematics Science Biology Chemistry Physics History Geography - 4 -

5 Name of Applicant: Subject Marks / Grade Maximum Mark Marks / Grade Maximum Mark Others (please specify) Others (please specify) Others (please specify) Others (please specify) Others (please specify) Others (please specify) Rank in Class Class: ( / ) Class: ( / ) Rank in Level Level: ( / ) Level: ( / ) Section III: Educational Background Name of Primary / Secondary Schools (In chronological order including current school) Type of School Language Medium Highest Standard Passed Period of Study (MMM-YYYY) From To 1 Government / Public Private 2 Government / Public Private 3 Government / Public Private - 5 -

6 Name of Applicant: Name of Primary / Secondary Schools (In chronological order including current school) Type of School Language Medium Highest Standard Passed Period of Study (MMM-YYYY) From To 4 Government / Public Private Name of Current School Current Level in 2013 STANDARD Section IV : Family Background *Father s / Guardian s Particulars * Delete whichever is not applicable Name Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - - Contact No. Citizenship Country of PR Identity Card Number Employer/ Company Designation Field/Sector (Please tick the appropriate box) Accounting / Finance / Investment Building / Construction Corporate Support (E.g. HR, Marketing) Engineering IT / Programming Sciences / Other R&D Related Administrative / Clerical Civil Service Education / Training Healthcare / Medical Legal Service Related (Hospitality / Tourism / F&B) Others (Please specify : ) - 6 -

7 Name of Applicant: *Father s / Guardian s Particulars * Delete whichever is not applicable Highest Qualification Attained (Please tick the appropriate box) Post Graduate Degree (M.A, MBA, M.Sc, PhD etc) Diploma (Technical or specialised skills eg. nursing, hospitality) Primary Degree (B.A, B.Eng, B.Sc etc) General Education (eg. O Level or equivalent) No Formal Schooling Other Special Qualifications (Please specify : ) Mother s Particulars Name Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - - Contact No. Citizenship Country of PR Identity Card Number Employer/ Company Designation Field/Sector (Please tick the appropriate box) Accounting / Finance / Investment Building / Construction Corporate Support (E.g. HR, Marketing) Engineering IT / Programming Sciences / Other R&D Related Administrative / Clerical Civil Service Education / Training Healthcare / Medical Legal Service Related (Hospitality / Tourism / F&B) Others (Please specify : ) Highest Qualification Attained (Pease tick the appropriate box) Post Graduate Degree (M.A, MBA, M.Sc, PhD etc) Diploma (Technical or specialised skills eg. nursing, hospitality) Primary Degree ( B.A, B.Eng, B.Sc etc) General Education (eg. O Level or equivalent) No Formal Schooling Other Special Qualifications (Please specify : ) - 7 -

8 Name of Applicant: Siblings Particulars (From the eldest to the youngest) Number of Brothers Number of Sisters Name 1 Gender Identity Card Number Employer/ Company/ School Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - - Citizenship Designation Name 2 Gender Identity Card Number Employer/ Company/ School Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - - Citizenship Designation Name 3 Gender Identity Card Number Employer/ Company/ School Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - - Citizenship Designation Name 4 Gender Identity Card Number Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - - Citizenship - 8 -

9 Name of Applicant: Employer/ Company/ School Designation Section V: Outstanding Academic Achievements in the Past Two Years (Scholarships, awards, book-prizes, etc.) Type of Award Year Section VI: Co-Curricular Activities in the Past Two Years (Sports, games, scout/guide/cadet groups, clubs, societies, etc.) Name of Activity Level of Participation (National, State, School, Class) Position Held (Captain, Member, etc.) From Year to Year Section VII: Medical/Other Information * Delete whichever is not applicable 1 Have you ever suffered or are you currently suffering from any medical condition, illness, disease, mental illness or physical impairment? If yes, please give details below. *Yes/No 2 Have you ever been charged in a court of law in any country? If yes, please give details below. *Yes/No - 9 -

10 Name of Applicant: 3 How did you come to know about the A*STAR India Youth Scholarship? (You may tick more than one) *Yes/No Newspaper (Times of India) Newspaper (Hindustan Times) Online Advertisements (Times of India & The Hindu websites) Singapore Tourism Board Brochures Existing Scholars in Singapore Friends Relatives Internet eg. Websites,forums Others (please specify) School/Teacher 4 Have you previously applied for other scholarships (including the A*STAR India Youth Scholarship) to study in Singapore? If yes, please give details below. *Yes/No 5 Have you ever been awarded a scholarship / award to study in Singapore and either rejected the award or had it terminated? If yes, please give details below. *Yes/No 6 Have any of your relatives been awarded scholarships to study in Singapore? If yes, please give details below. *Yes/No Name of Relative Relationship Name of Award Country of Award Period Held (YYYY YYYY) Section VIII: Declaration by Applicant and Parent / Guardian * Delete whichever is not applicable Applicant 1 I declare that the particulars provided in this application are true and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. 2 I understand that if any entry is false, my application will be rejected; and if I am awarded the scholarship, the award will be terminated. 3 Certified copies of the relevant documents required are attached. Date Signature of Applicant Parent / Guardian * I, *father/ mother/ guardian of, have no objection to my *son/ daughter/ ward s application for the A*STAR India Youth Scholarship. Date Name of *Father/Mother/Guardian Signature

11 Name of Applicant: This completed application form together with relevant supporting documents, should be sent directly to Singapore Ministry of Education at the following address. The form and documents should reach before the application closing date (14 July 2013): - A*STAR India Youth Scholarship c/o School Placement and Scholarships Branch Ministry of Education Level 3, Podium Block 1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore Applications received after the closing date will not be considered

12 SAMPLE OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM Section I: Personal Particulars Full Name Enter your full official name (as shown in your birth certificate/ passport/ identity card) and underline your surname 鲁 or 丁 family name. R U D I N R A O Example If your name takes more than 28 boxes, please use suitable abbreviations. If Name you have in Chinese more than one name, Gender use only one of them. Race Religion Citizenship Character (If any) Please tick the Enter your race. Enter your religion. Enter your appropriate box Example: Example: Christian, citizenship If yes :- Indian, Chinese etc Muslim, Hindu, Example: If no :- N/A Male Buddhist, Roman Indian etc Catholic, Taoist, etc Female Country of Birth Enter your country of Birth. Example: India, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, etc I N D I A Affix one (1) recent passport- sized photograph ~ 35mm x 45mm Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) Enter your date of birth in this order; Day, Month, Year. Example, if you were born on the first day of August 1998, you should enter: Country of Residence Enter the country that you are staying in. Example: India, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, etc I N D I A Country of PR Enter the country that you have Permanent Residency in. U N I T E D S T A T E S Birth Certificate Number (if any) Enter your Birth Certificate Number. For Example if Birth Certificate is J123456, then you should enter: Identity Card Number (if any) Enter your Identity Card Number. If you do not have an identity card, please leave this part blank. C Passport Number(if any) Enter your Identity Card Number. If you do not have a passport, please leave this part blank. P Date of Issue (DD-MM-YYYY) Enter the date of issue and date of expiry of your passport Date of Expiry (DD-MM-YYYY) Enter the date of issue and date of expiry of your passport Address (Compulsory) As this could be used as a mode of communication, please ensure that the address is correct and valid. A B Y A H O O. C O M Home Address Enter your home address and country. Leave a blank space between words and use commas to distinguish between different parts of your address. Do not break a word into two lines. N O. 8 8 M E A D O W L A N D A P A R T M E N T Line 1 B A N G A L O R E, , I N D I A Line 2 Line 3 Postal Address (If different from Home Address) Give your mailing or postal address if it is different from your home address. If not, then leave this part empty. Line 1 Line 2 Line

13 Home Telephone Number Enter your home telephone number, including country & area codes. Mobile Phone Number (if any) Enter your mobile number, including country & area codes Have you previously applied for Permanent Residence (SPR) in Singapore? Please tick the appropriate box Yes No If yes, please indicate your SPR effective date (DD-MM-YYYY) : Have you ever studied in Singapore before? Please tick the appropriate box Yes No If yes, please indicate : Name of school : Period of studies (YYYY to YYYY) : Testing and Interviews will be held in New Delhi. Section II: Examination Results (Please provide final examination results for Standards 7 and 8 as required and attach a copy of your school s grading system.) Enter the year of examination, level of study, academic subjects and the marks or grades that you receive in your Standard 7 and 8 Final examinations. Example: Marks or Grade Year of Examination Education Level Standard 8 Standard 7 Type of Examination School (Final Examination) School (Final Examination) Syllabus (refer to code list on pg 14) I S A I S A Is English taken as a first language in School? Yes / No Yes / No Subject Marks / Grade Maximum Mark Marks / Grade Maximum Mark English Language 9 0 / A + / Mathematics / A 2 / Section II: Examination Results Enter the syllabus which the school follows. Use the following codes: Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, ICSE Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Gujarat Secondary Education Board Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination, Kerala Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Secondary Schools Leaving Examination, Tamil Nadu Matriculation Examination, Tamil Nadu ISA ISL ISD ISE ISF ISG ISH ISI ISO Others

14 Section III: Educational Background Enter the names of your previous and present schools in chronological order. For each school listed, tick the language medium and enter the period of study. Example: Name of schools attended including the present school (in chronological order) Name of Primary / Secondary Schools (In chronological order including current school) Type of School 1 D A V P U B L I C S C H O O L Government / Public Language Medium Highest Standard Passed Period of Study (MM-YYYY) From To Private ENGLISH STD 6 JUN 2004 MAR N E W D E L H I Government / Public I N T E R N A T I O N A L Private S C H O O L ENGLISH STD 8 JUN 2010 MAR 2012 Name of Current School PLOT B, NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL LAND, NEW DELHI, , INDIA Current Level in 2012 STANDARD 0 9 Section IV : Family Background Particulars of Family Members *Father s / Guardian s Particulars * Delete whichever is not applicable Enter your parents / guardian s name, contact number, , citizenship, country of PR, identity card number, occupation, employers / businesses, occupational field / sector and the highest qualification level attained in the boxes provided. Enter also their date of birth. For example, if the date of birth is 30 th December 1960, you should enter: - Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) Siblings Particulars Enter the particulars of your siblings from the eldest to the youngest. Enter the number of brothers and sisters you have in the boxes provided. Gender: M - Male, F - Female Example Siblings Particulars (From the eldest to the youngest) Number of Brothers 0 1 Number of Sisters 0 2 Name 1 V I S H N U R A O Gender M Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) Citizenship INDIAN Identity Card Number G

15 Employer/ Company/ School A B C T R A D I N G Designation M A N A G E R Section V: Outstanding Academic Achievements in the Past Two Years (Scholarships, awards, book-prizes, etc.) Enter the details (if any) of any outstanding academic performance for the last two years and the year you achieved them. Section VI: Co-Curricular Activities in the Past Two Years (Sports, games, scout/guide/cadet groups, clubs, societies, etc.) Enter the details (if any) of your participation in co-curricular activities, position held and the year of participation. Section VII: Medical/Other Information This section must be completed. Section VIII: Declaration by Applicant and Parent / Guardian This section must be signed by applicant, parent or guardian

16 2014 A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY Applicants must Be nationals of India born between 1997 to 1999 Have completed Standard 8 in the year 2013 Have outstanding academic results (at least an average of 80%) or minimum A in the Standard 7 and 8 final examinations Have taken English as first language in the Standard 7 and 8 school final examinations Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP Annual allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) with hostel accommodation One-time settling-in allowance of S$400 Coverage of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees) Coverage of GCE O Level and A Level (or equivalent) examination fees (once only, if applicable) Return economy class air passage Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover SELECTION TESTS AND INTERVIEWS Short-listed applicants will be required to sit for selection tests in General Ability, English Language and Mathematics in August / September Candidates who have done well in the selection tests will be invited for an interview in October / November Successful candidates will be informed of the scholarship award by late November