To study in Singapore, you first need to reach the Singapore A-Level standard. You can apply for a scholarship after getting admitted to a university.
Introduction to Singapore Scholarship Programs:
1. The Singapore Study Abroad Scholarship Program is a project executed according to an agreement between the governments of China and Singapore. It is handled by the Student Service Center of the Ministry of Education. Students voluntarily sign up to participate, and their home institutions select and recommend them. The examination, admission, and dispatch work are handled by the Singapore side and the Student Service Center of the Ministry of Education. Selected students will be dispatched as self-funded international students and will need to apply for private passports to go abroad.
2. The Singapore Ministry of Education Scholarship is sponsored by eight major companies including Singapore Airlines, Singtel, Singapore Technologies, Development Bank of Singapore, PSA International, Sembcorp Industries, Keppel Corporation, and Neptune Orient Lines.
3. Scholarship recipients selected by the Singapore Ministry of Education will enter either the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University to pursue bachelor's degree programs lasting 3-4 years. Before formal courses begin, they will attend a preparatory class in Singapore for no more than seven months.
4. Specific contents of the Singapore Study Abroad Scholarship include:
1) Annual living allowance of SGD 6,000;
2) One-time settlement allowance of SGD 200 upon arrival in Singapore;
3) Economy-class airfare;
4) Medical insurance;
5) Tuition and miscellaneous fees for university courses and preparatory classes.
5. Students who accept the Singapore Study Abroad Scholarship must sign contracts with relevant parties in Singapore and commit to serving in Singapore for six years after graduation (with treatment equivalent to that of local general university graduates).
6. Students who accept the Singapore Scholarship must sign contracts with the Singapore side. If scholarship recipients breach the contract due to personal reasons (such as failing exams, violating school rules, committing crimes, dropping out without cause, or refusing to serve), they must provide economic compensation to the Singapore side according to the terms of the contract.
7. Other matters will be explained by Singapore and the Student Service Center of the Ministry of Education at the appropriate time.
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Five Polytechnics from Singapore Bring Scholarships to Recruit Students in Sichuan
Singapore universities are gradually becoming a major highlight in the Singapore study abroad market. Following the awarding of full scholarships by the Singapore government to 40 second-year high school students, five polytechnics have subsequently recruited students with scholarships covering 80% of tuition fees. Large scholarships have become a significant advantage of studying in Singapore. What categories of scholarships do Singapore universities offer specifically for Chinese international students, and what are their characteristics?
Strict Examination for Full Scholarships
According to introductions, Singapore has three national universities (National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Singapore Management University) that provide undergraduate education and award bachelor's degrees, and five polytechnics (Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, and Republic Polytechnic) that award professional diplomas (equivalent to associate degrees).
Scholarships Only for Science and Engineering Students
In comparison, the 80% government grant provided by the five polytechnics is more suitable for regular students. Jiang Yu said that since the purpose of the Singapore government providing scholarships is to attract more outstanding students to study technical majors that the country lacks talent in, the scholarships are only given to science and engineering students and not to humanities students, and the majors change every year. Science and engineering subjects require less proficiency in foreign languages compared to humanities, but the requirements for English, mathematics, and physics are still relatively strict. Generally speaking, students who score between 450-550 points in diagnostic exams can apply.
For the convenience of students, all polytechnics have adjusted their schedules to more suitable application periods. For example, Ngee Ann Polytechnic has changed next year's recruitment application period from March each year to November.
Why are there two different percentages, 85% and 80%, in the market? Experts explain: The official statement from Singapore is 80%, but because the majors differ slightly, it might be a bit higher, reaching around 82%. This way, the annual tuition fee is approximately RMB 10,000, and living expenses are RMB 30,000-40,000.
After Graduating from Studying in Singapore, You Must Work in Singapore for Three Years
According to introductions, Chinese students who receive the 80% government grant all need to sign a contract, committing to working in Singapore for three years. "That means you will have a decent job after graduation, with a monthly salary of around RMB 8,000. Moreover, the majors offering scholarships are those urgently needed by the Singapore government."
Secondly, compared to other countries, studying in Singapore does not require additional financial guarantees if you are awarded the government grant, which is very beneficial for Chinese families.
At the same time, if you achieve excellent results, the top 10% (previously 5%) of students in each polytechnic can directly advance to undergraduate studies. Students can also work part-time while studying. Now, after working in Singapore for a year, you can take the undergraduate entrance exam.