If you have a passion for Infocomm Media and want to take an active role in influencing how technology can help shape their lives, then the...
If you have a passion for Infocomm Media and want to take an active role in influencing how technology can help shape their lives, then the Government of Singapore is providing opportunities through applying for multiple Digital Scholarships.
These scholarships are available for students who are citizens only for Singapore. They are offering a multitude of opportunities awaiting you in fields such as digital media, games development, security and networking, and mobile technology.
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Wonderful opportunity for students to study in Singapore.
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( votes)The government can work in a wide variety of industries from transport to healthcare, making a difference to businesses and lives. Its Infocomm media has empowered new possibilities that have changed the way we live, work, learn and play.
Application Deadline
- Singapore DigitalScholarship (Polytechnic): 1 Mar 2020,
- Singapore DigitalScholarship (Undergraduate) and Singapore Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate): March 15, 2020
Brief Description
University or Organization: Government of Singapore
Department: NA
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate degree
Award: Full tuition fees
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: Domestic students
The program can be taken in Singapore
Eligibility
Eligible Countries: Domestic students are eligible to apply.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded to study in any undergraduate and postgraduate degree offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
For Singapore DigitalScholarship (Polytechnic)
- Be a Singapore Citizen;
- Possess good ‘O’ level results;
- Have an excellent Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) record;
- Demonstrate a strong interest in ICM
For Singapore DigitalScholarship (Undergraduate):
- Have a good Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) record
- Possess a strong interest in a career in the ICM industry
- Commence university studies within one year of the award (i.e. commence studies latest by Academic Year 2020 for 2019 awardees)
- For Full Scholarship – A/IB/IP Level or Polytechnic diploma holder pursuing an ICM-related degree at a local or overseas university.
- For Mid-Term Scholarship – existing undergraduate pursuing an ICM-related degree at a local or overseas university with minimally one academic year of study remaining from point of award.
Eligible courses -:
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies including Computer Science / Business and IT / Computational Biology / Financial Informatics / Information Security / Analytics / Applied Sciences etc.
- Media-related courses in Animation / Broadcast / Film / Games, Interactive Media / Publishing (including Content Creation related courses in English, Mandarin, Malay & Tamil)
For Singapore Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate):
- Male applicants must have completed National Service
- Currently enrolled in an ICM-related program in a local autonomous university or approved institution, or enrolled full-time in a renowned overseas university or commencing studies within one year of the award
- Current students must have minimally one academic year of study remaining from the point of award
- Online/Distance Learning courses and Part-time PhD programs are not eligible
- Not a recipient of, or hold any other scholarship or other awards of a monetary nature [excluding bursary and financial aid]
- Priority will be given to non-public officers. Public officers are encouraged to apply for in-house schemes available in their organizations
How to Apply
Benefit
For Singapore DigitalScholarship (Polytechnic):
- Successful applicants will be given support for:
- Full tuition fees and compulsory polytechnic fees;
- One-time laptop allowance;
- Course* and Certification* sponsorship support;
- Overseas Competitions, Study trips, Student Exchanges; and
- Overseas Internships, covering:
- Travel related expenses, i.e. economy class airfare, visa application fees, travel and medical insurance (where mandatory); and
- Cost of living allowances (COLA).
For Singapore DigitalScholarship (Undergraduate):
- Tuition and other compulsory university fees
- Annual living allowance and a one-time computer allowance
- Hostel fees
- Medical insurance and visa fees, etc. where mandatory
- Funding support for courses and certifications beyond the school curriculum
- Support for overseas experiences including overseas internships, student exchange programs, and competitions
For Singapore Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate):
Successful applicants will be given support for:
- Tuition and other compulsory university fees
- Annual living allowance and/or stipend*
- Thesis allowance
- Medical insurance, visa fees, etc. where mandatory
- Funding support for courses and certifications beyond the school curriculum
- Support for overseas experiences* including overseas internships, student exchange programs, and competitions
- For PhD studies: Conference allowances, travel allowances, and book allowances
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