Ministry of Education, Singapore announces A STAR Youth Scholarship 2020
A STAR Youth Scholarship 2020 – Application for AY2020 A STAR Youth Scholarship is open till 28th July 2019 (07.30 pm India Time)
The A STAR 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.
See: Scholarships in India 2019
Scholarship will include
- Annual allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) with hostel accommodation
- Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
- Return economy class air passage
- Coverage of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
- Coverage of GCE ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
- Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
Eligibility Criteria for A STAR Youth Scholarship 2020
- Interested candidates who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
Nationals of India
- Born between 2003 and 2005
- Completed Standard 8 in the Year 2019
- Possess outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 80%/minimum ‘A’ with English as a first language in the Standards 7 and 8 school final examinations)
- Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English
Selection Process
- The candidates are selected based on their performance in Test and Interview held at Delhi
- Candidates short-listed for the selection test/ interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
A STAR Youth Scholarship 2020 Application Process
- Applicants are to apply online using the online application system. Each applicant should submit only ONE application only. If you encounter difficulties during your online application, you may contact Customer Service Centre at +65 6872 2220.
- Please follow the application step
Step 1
- Submit your application via our online application system.
Step 2
- All applicants are to send certified/endorsed copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education. The documents should arrive before the closing date (28th July 2019):
- Birth Certificate;
- Identity Card / Passport (if any); and
- Final Examination Result Slips for the last two years (Standards 7 and 8 final examinations)
- A STAR Youth Scholarship / < Indicate online application number for online applicants>
- C/o Student Placement & Services Division
- Ministry of Education
- 1 North Buona Vista Drive,
- Singapore 138675
- Attn – Mr Ng Eng Joo
- If you encounter difficulties during your online application, please refer to Frequently Asked Questions or contact Customer Service Centre at +65 6872 2220
See: National Scholarship 2019
A STAR Youth Scholarship 2020 Important Dates
- Application Period: 24th June 2019 to 28th July 2019
- Selection Test: September 2019
- Selection Interview: October 2019
- Award of Scholarship: End November 2019
- Arrival of Scholar in Singapore: Early December 2019
Ministry of Education, Singapore
Customer Service Centre (Podium Block of MOE Building), Ministry of Education, Singapore, 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675, Website www.moe.gov.sg