MOE Teaching Scholarships for Singaporean Students, 2017

INTRODUCTION

Applications are invited for MOE Teaching Scholarships which are open for the students of Singapore. These scholarships are awarded for undergraduate studies tenable at both overseas and local universities. The Ministry of Education is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to education in Singapore. Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY

. Scholarships are available for pursuing the undergraduate programme. Singapore citizens, or Singapore Permanent Residents who take up Singapore citizenship before departure for studies . Good character, strong leadership qualities and keen passion for education . Excellent Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records . Excellent interpersonal and communication skills . GCE-A levels (with minimum 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High Diploma or equivalent Nationality: Students from Singapore can apply for MOE Teaching Scholarships.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have GCE-A levels (with minimum 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High Diploma or equivalent Test Requirement: No English Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

PAY PACKAGE

. Sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges . Maintenance and pre-studies allowance . Return economy airfare (for overseas studies only) . Developmental programmes during undergraduate studies (e.g. school attachment) . Sponsorship for approved student exchange programmes, summer programmes and CCAs . Sponsorship of Masters degree (if requirements are met) . Sponsorship of Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher preparation programme at the National Institute of Education (NIE), after completion of first degree Scholarship can be taken in Singapore or Abroad Important Dates: The application deadline is 30th April 2017.