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2012 A*STAR INDIAYOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

(AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH)

TENABLE IN SINGAPORE

INFORMATION BOOKLET


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2012 A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP(AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH)

The Singapore education system aims to bring out the best in every student, developing sound moral values and the skillsnecessary 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 subjectsand beginning the study of English and a mother tongue language. Except for selected subjects taught in the mothertongue, English is the language of instruction in all Singapore schools. Students next proceed to the secondary level for 4years 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 theSingapore-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 healthyrecreation, and instill self-discipline, teamwork and confidence in the students. The character development and physicalgrowth 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 J anuary and ending in mid November. For pre-university studies, the academic year begins in late January/earlyFebruary and ends in mid November.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore) is offering a 4-year scholarship to outstanding studentsfor studies in Singapore, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level (or equivalent). Scholars commence studiesin selected Singapore schools at Secondary 3* and will sit for the GCE A-Level (or equivalent) Examinations at the end ofPre-University 2.

A dynamic and global city, Singapore offers high education standards and rich opportunities for research and higherlearning. More than just excellent grades, we look for individuals who want to make a difference with their zest for Science.Suitable scholars may be placed on the A*STAR Young Researchers Attachment Programme.

* Singaporean students turn age 15 in Secondary 3.

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 slipsfor the last two years. Applications can be made online, or through hardcopy forms. Please do not submit a hard copyapplication if you have chosen to apply onl ine and vice versa.

Original documents that are not in English must be translated; the translations must be accompanied by aphotocopy of the original documents. Please do not send any original documents. However, these originaldocuments 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 16of 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 noti fied.

THE SINGAPORE SCHOOL SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP


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Please read INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION and the information provided on pages 12-16 before completing the applicationform.

Email Address (Compulsory)As this could be used as a mode of communication, please ensure that the email address is correct and valid

For Official Use

This form may take you 15 minutes to fillin. You will need the followingdocuments to fill in the form:

Your Passport and Identification Card Your school report cards and

certificates of achievement.

Section I: Personal Particulars (In Capital Letters)

Full Name (Underline Surname)

Name in ChineseCharacter (If any)

GenderPlease tick the

appropriate box

Male

Female

Race Religion Citizenship

Affix one (1) recentpassport- sizedphotograph here(35mm x 45mm)

Country of Birth Date of Birth (DD- MM- YYYY)

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Country of Residence Birth Certificate Number

Identity Card Number (If any)

Passport Number (If any)

Date of Issue (DD- MM- YYYY)

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Date of Expiry (DD- MM- YYYY)

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Home Address

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Line 4

Postal Address (If different from Home Address)

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Line 4

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Name of Applicant: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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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) : __________________________________________________________________________

Choice of Test/Interview Centre (First Choice)Please tick the appropriate box

Bangalore* Calcutta* Chennai* Mumbai* New Delhi

* These test/interview centres may be used only if there are sufficient candidates.

Al ternat ive Test/Intervi ew Centre (Second Choice - You may be requi red to turn up at this centre i f the one chosen above is notused.)Please tick the appropriate box

Bangalore Calcutta Chennai Mumbai New Delhi

Section II: Examination Results (Please provide final examination results for Standards 7 and 8 as required and attach a copy of yourschools grading system.)

Year of Examinat ion 2 0 2 0

Education Level Standard 8 Standard 7

Type of Examination School (Final Examinations) School (Final Examinations)

Syllabus(refer to code list on pg 14)

Is English taken as a firstlanguage in School?* Delete whichever is inapplicable

Yes / No Yes / No

Subject Marks / Grade/ GPA Max Mark / GPA Marks / Grade/ GPA Max Mark / GPA

English Language

/ /Chinese Language / /

Mathematics / /

Additional Mathematics / /

Science / /

Biology / /

Chemistry / /


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Name of Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________________________

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Subject Marks / Grade/ GPA Marks / Grade/ GPA Marks / Grade/ GPA Marks / Grade/ GPA

Physics / /

History / /

Geography / /

Social Science / /Others (please specify)

_____________________ / /Others (please specify)

_____________________ / /

Others (please specify)_____________________ / /

Others (please specify)_____________________ / /Others (please specify)

_____________________ / /Others (please specify)

_____________________ / /

GPA

Class Position Class: ( / ) Class: ( / )

Level Position Level: ( / ) Level: ( / )

Section III: Educational Background

Period ofStudy

(MMM-YYYY)Name of Primary / Secondary Schools(In chronological order including current school)

Type of SchoolLanguageMedium

HighestStandardPassed

From To

1Government/ Public

Private

2Government/ Public

Private


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Period ofStudy

(MMM-YYYY)Name of Primary / Secondary Schools(In chronological order including current school)

Type of SchoolLanguageMedium

HighestStandardPassed

From To

3Government/ Public

Private

4Government/ Public

Private

Address of CurrentSchool

Current Level STANDARD

Section IV : Family Background

*Fathers / Guardians Particulars* Delete whichever is not applicable

Name

Date of Birth(DD-MM-YYYY) - - Contact No.

Citizenship Country of PR

Identity CardNumber

Email

Employer/Company

Designation


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Field/Sector(Please tick the appropriate box)

Accounting / Finance / Investment Administrative / Clerical

Building / Construction Civil Service

Corporate Support (E.g. HR, Marketing) Education / Training

Engineering Healthcare / Medical

IT / Programming Legal

Sciences / Other R&D Related Service Related (Hospitality / Tourism / F&B)

Others (Please specify : ______________________________________________________)

Highest Qualification Attained(Please tick the appropriate box)

Post Graduate Degree Degree

Diploma Secondary / High School

Primary No Formal Schooling

Other Special Qualifications (Please specify : _______________________________________)

Mothers Particulars

Name

Date of Birth(DD-MM-YYYY)

- - Contact No.

Citizenship Country of PR

Identity CardNumber

Email

Employer/Company

Designation

Field/Sector(Please tick the appropriate box)

Accounting / Finance / Investment Administrative / Clerical

Building / Construction Civil Service

Corporate Support (E.g. HR, Marketing) Education / Training

Engineering Healthcare / Medical

IT / Programming Legal

Sciences / Other R&D Related Service Related (Hospitality / Tourism / F&B)

Others (Please specify : ______________________________________________________)


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Mothers Particulars

Highest Qualification Attained(Pease tick the appropriate box)

Post Graduate Degree Degree

Diploma Secondary / High School

Primary No Formal Schooling

Other Special Qualifications (Please specify : _______________________________________)

Siblings Particulars (From the eldest to the youngest) Number of Brothers Number of Sisters

Name 1

Gender Date of Birth(DD-MM-YYYY)

- - Citizenship

Identity CardNumber

Employer/Company/School

Designation

Name 2


- - Citizenship

Identity CardNumber


Designation

Name 3


- - Citizenship

Identity CardNumber


Designation


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Siblings Particulars (From the eldest to the youngest)

Name 4

Gender Date of Birth(DD-MM-YYYY) - - Citizenship

Identity CardNumber


Designation

Section V: Outstanding Academic Achievements in the Past Two Years(Scholarships, awards, book-prizes, etc.)

Type of Award Year

Section VI: Co-Curri cular Act ivit ies in the Past Two Years(Sports, games, scout/guide/cadet groups, clubs, societies, etc.)

Name of ActivityLevel of Participation

(National, State, School, Class)Position Held

(Captain, Member, etc.)

FromYear to Year


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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 orphysical 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

3 How did you come to know about the A*STAR India Youth Scholarship? (You may tick more than one) *Yes/No

Newspaper Singapore Tourism Board

Friends Brochures

Relatives Existing Scholars in Singapore

School/Teacher

Internet

Others (please specify)

4If you have chosen Newspaper in the question above, from which newspaper (Times of India or The Hindu) did youor your contact read about the A*STAR India Youth Scholarship? (You may tick more than one)

Times of India The Hindu

5 Have you previously applied for other scholarships (including the A*STAR India Youth Scholarship) to study inSingapore? If yes, please give details below.

*Yes/No

6 Have you ever been awarded a scholarship / award to study in Singapore and either rejected the award or had itterminated? If yes, please give details below.

*Yes/No

7 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 AwardPeriod Held

(YYYY YYYY)


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Section VIII: Declaration by Applicant and Parent / Guardian* Delete whichever is not applicable

Appl icant

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/ wards application forthe A*STAR India Youth Scholarship.

__________________________ ___________________________________________ ______________________Date Name of *Father/Mother/Guardian Signature

This completed application form together with relevant supporting documents, should be sent directly to Singapore Ministry of Educationat the following address. The form and documents should reach before the application closing date (15 July 2011): -

A*STAR India Youth Scho larshipc/o School Placement and Scholarships Branch

Ministry of EducationLevel 3, Podium Block

1 North Buona Vista DriveSingapore 138675

Appl ications received after the c losing date wi ll not be considered.


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SAMPLE OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM

Section I: Personal Particulars

Full NameEnter your full official name (as shown in your birth certificate/ passport/ identity card) and underline yoursurname or family name.

R U D I N R A O

ExampleIf your name takes more than 28 boxes, please use suitable abbreviations.

Name in ChineseCharacter (If any)

If yes :-

If no :- N/A

GenderPlease tick theappropriate box

Male

Female

RaceEnter your race.Example:Indian, Chinese etc

ReligionEnter your religion.Example: Christian,Muslim, Hindu,Buddhist, RomanCatholic, Taoist, etc

CitizenshipEnter yourcitizenshipExample:Indian etc

Affix one (1) recentpassport- sized

photograph

~35mm x 45mm

Country of BirthEnter your country of Birth. Example: India, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, etc

I N D I A

Date of Bir th (DD- MM- YY)Enter your date of birth in this order; Day, Month, Year. Example, ifyou were born on the first day of August 1995, you should enter:

0 1 - 0 8 - 1 9 9 5

Country of ResidenceEnter the country that you are staying in. Example: India, Malaysia, Brunei,Indonesia, etc

I N D I A

Birth Certificate No.Enter your Birth Certificate Number. For Example if Birth Certificateis J 123456, then you should enter:

J 1 2 3 4 5 6

Identity Card Number (If any)Enter your Identity Card Number. If you do not have an identity card, please leave this part blank.

C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Passport Number(If any)Enter your Identity Card Number. If you do not have a passport, please leave this part blank.

P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Date of Issue (DD-MM-YYYY)Enter the date of issue and date of expiry of your passport.

0 5 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 0

Date of Expiry (DD-MM-YYYY)Enter the date of issue and date of expiry of your passport.

0 4 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 5

Email Address (Compulsory)As this could be used as a mode of communication, please ensure that the email address is correct and valid.

A B C @ Y A H O O . C O M

Home AddressEnter 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 , 5 6 6 6 6 6 , I N D I A Line 2

Line 3

Line 4

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 3

Line 4

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Home Telephone NumberEnter your home telephone number, including country & area codes.

8 1 - 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Mobile Phone Number (If any)Enter your mobile number, including country & area codes.

8 1 - 9 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Have you previously applied for Permanent Residence (SPR) in Singapore?Please tick the appropriate box

YesNo

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) : __________________________________________________________________________

Choice of Test/Interview Centre(First Choice)Please tick the appropriate box

Bangalore* Calcutta* Chennai* Mumbai* New Delhi

*These test/interview centres may be used only if there are sufficient candidates.

Al ternat ive Test/Interview Centre (Second Choice - You may be required to turn up at th is centre if the one chosen above isnot used.)Please tick the appropriate box

Bangalore Calcutta Chennai Mumbai New Delhi

Section II: Examination Results (Please provide final examination results for Standards 7 and 8 as required and attach a copy of yourschools 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 or GPA

Year of Examination 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 0

2 0 1 0

Education Level Standard 8 Standard 7 Standard 7

Type of Examination School (Final Examinations) School (Final Examinations) School (Final Examinations)

Syllabus(refer to code list on pg 14)

I S A I S A

1 4 4

Is English taken as afirst language inSchool?

Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No

SubjectMarks / Grade/

GPAMarks / Grade/

GPAMarks / Grade/

GPAMarks / Grade/

GPAMarks / Grade/

GPAMarks / Grade/

GPA

English Language 9 0 / 1 0 0

A + / 3 5 5 / 4 0 0

Mathematics 1 2 5 / 1 5 0

A 2 / 4 0 0 / 4 0 0

9

9

9

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Section II: Examination Results

Enter the syllabus which the school follows. Use the following codes:

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE ISA

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, ICSE ISL

Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ISD

Gujarat Secondary Education Board ISE

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board ISF

Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination, Kerala ISG

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ISH

Secondary Schools Leaving Examination, Tamil Nadu ISI

Matriculation Examination, Tamil Nadu ISO

Others 144

Section III: Educational Background

Enter the names of your previous and present schools in chronological order. For each school listed, tick the language medium andenter the period of study.

Example: Name of schools attended including the present school (in chronological order)

Period of Study(MM-YYYY)Name of Primary / Secondary Schools

(In chronological order including present school)Type of School

LanguageMedium

HighestStandardPassed From To

1 D A V P U B L I C S C H O O LGovernment/ Public

PrivateENGLISH STD 6

J UN2002

MAR2008

2 N E W D E L H IGovernment/ Public

I N T E R N A T I O N A LPrivate

S C H O O L

ENGLISH STD 8J UN2009

MAR2011

Address of currentattending School

PLOT B, NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL LAND, NEW DELHI, 123456, INDIA

Current Level STANDARD 0 9

Section IV : Family Background Particulars of Family Members


Enter your parents / guardians name, contact number, e-mail, 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 30th December 1960, you should enter: -

Date of Birth(DD-MM-YYYY)

3 0 - 1 2 - 1 9 6 0


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Siblings ParticularsEnter 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- FemaleExample

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

GenderM Date of Birth

(DD-MM-YYYY)1 3 - 0 6 - 1 9 7 5 Citizenship INDIAN

Identity CardNumber

G 8 7 6 5 4 3 2


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-Curri cular Act ivit ies 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 InformationThis section must be completed.

Section VIII: Declaration by Applicant and Parent / GuardianThis section must be signed by applicant, parent or guardian.


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2012 A*STAR INDIA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must

Be nationals of India born between 1995 to 1997

Have completed Standard 8 in the year 2011

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 examinations

Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English

TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP

An allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation (ie.

board and lodging)

One-time settling-in allowance of S$400

Exemption from school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)

One-time payment of GCE O-Level and A - Level (or equivalent) examination fees (where applicable)

Economy class air passage to and from Singapore at the start and end of the scholarship term

Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover

There is no bond attached to the scholarship.

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 2011. Candidates who have done well in the selection tests will be invited

for an interview in October / November 2011. Successful candidates will be informed of the scholarship award

by late November 2011.

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