What: Singapore Airlines is offering a scholarship for a two-year pre-university course in selected junior colleges in Singapore.

Studies commencing in January 2007 will lead to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), an internationally recognised qualification.

Terms of the scholarship

~ The scholarship will provide a maintenance allowance of S $ 2,400 per annum with hostel accommodation and a settling-in allowance, subsidised medical benefits, school and examination fees and return air passage at the beginning and end of the scholarship term.

~ There is no bond attached to the scholarship.

~ Scholars who have done well can apply for further scholarships to pursue university studies in Singapore or universities overseas.

Who can apply

~ You must be an Indian national.

~ You must have completed class X in the year 2006.

~ You should possess an outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85 percent) with English as the first language in the class X state/ national examinations.

How to apply

~ Fill in the details below. Place it above certificated true copies of the following documents in the order indicated.

1. Certificated copy of class X national/ state examination result slip.

2. A curriculum vitae (not exceeding one page) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and a summary of major achievements (please indicate if you have been shortlisted for NTS interviews.)

3. Certified copy of school examination results for classes VIII, IX and X.

4. Achievements/ awards won and participation in extracurricular activities in classes VIII, IX, X.

~ For further details, visit: http://www.moe.gov.sg/siayouthscholarships

Selection method

~ Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a selection test in September 2006.

~ Candidates will then be further shortlisted for an interview in November 2006.

~ Test/ interview centres: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai.

Important date

~ Please send in your application before July 18.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please send your application to:

The SIA Youth Scholarship
c/o Robinson Road
PO Box 746
Singapore -- 901 446
Republic of Singapore 

OR

(for applications by courier service only)

SIA Youth Scholarships
C/o Ministry of Education
School Placement and Scholarships Branch
Third Floor, Podium Block
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore -- 138 675
Republic Of Singapore

Applicant's particulars

1. Name:

2. Sex:

3. Date of birth:

4. Mailing address:

5. State/ Country:

6. Tel no:

7. E-mail:

8. Shortlisted for NTS interviews: Yes/No

9. Name of the exam board (year 10):

10. School (year 10):

11. Current level of study:

Signature