Organization : Ministry of Education
Type of Facility : Education Merit Scholarship (EMS) Teaching 2015
Country: Singapore
Website : https://www.moe.gov.sg/
Apply Online : https://www.pscgateway.gov.sg/inter/
The online application opens on 1st September and usually closes 10 days after the release of the ‘A’ Level results.
For current undergraduates, application opens on 1st September and closes on 31st May.
You will need to check the PSC Gateway during the release of the GCE ‘A’ Level results for the exact application deadline
Education Merit Scholarship (EMS) Teaching 2015:
The Education Merit Scholarship (EMS) is offered to outstanding candidates with a strong passion in Education, for studies at the best universities. EMS scholars will be given opportunities to hold top professional positions in the Education Service depending on their performance.
Related : Ministry of Education AU Autonomous University Scholarship 2015 Singapore : www.statusin.org/9009.html
Requirements:
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
** Strong 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
Scholarship Details :
Course of Study:
** Languages
** Humanities
** Art and Music
** Physical Education and Sports
** Nutrition & Food Science
** Social Sciences
** Sciences
** Mathematics
Places of Study:
Scholars will pursue their undergraduate studies in a reputable university.
Value of Awards:
** 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)
** Opportunities to participate in HQ and overseas school attachment
** Sponsorship for approved student exchange programmes, summer programmes and CCAs
** Sponsorship of Master’s 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 degrees
Length of Bond:
Scholars who pursue their studies in English speaking countries are required to serve a 6 year bond while scholars pursuing studies in non-English speaking countries are required to serve a 5 year bond.
Scholars who pursue their studies locally are required to serve a 4 year bond.
Scholarship Applications:
Students who are interested in a PSC or MOE Teaching Scholarship should submit their applications online via the PSC Gateway. The online application opens on 1st September and usually closes 10 days after the release of the ‘A’ Level results. For current undergraduates, application opens on 1st September and closes on 31st May. You will need to check the PSC Gateway during the release of the GCE ‘A’ Level results for the exact application deadline.
Who is eligible to apply for the MOE-AU Scholarship?:
Applicants must be Singapore Citizens. They should have a strong interest in pursuing an academic career at one of the local Autonomous Universities, and demonstrate high achievement and aptitude for the academic field or subject that they wish to specialise in.
For full-term applicants, they should be in their final year of pre-university studies or already in possession of pre-university qualifications. Applicants with GCE ‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), NUS High School, Polytechnic Diploma, or equivalent qualifications are welcome to apply.
For mid-term applicants, they should have completed at least one academic semester of their undergraduate studies, but have not embarked on the final year of study at the point of application.