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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP:
Please refer to the infographic on the left for more information.
ABOUT MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS:
Merit scholarships are typically offered directly by the university. For instance, institutions like NUS, NTU, and SMU provide scholarships without any bond requirement for prospective students.
ABOUT BOND FREE SCHOLARSHIPS:
These are some bond-free undergraduate scholarships and many require school nomination:
OVERSEAS STUDIES:
University of San Francisco, Generouse Merit Scholarships for Intl Students. 6/7 IB subject scores approximately 35,000-37,000 per year. Speak with a counsellor from our school to find out more.
University of British Columbia Intl Students Scholarship
University of Warwick scholarship for international students
Jardine Foundation Scholarship closes in October annuallly. inform Higher Ed if keen to be nominated by 25 September.
Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation Scholarship
Yanai Tadashi scholarship (For Japanese citizen)
Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship - inform Higher Ed if keen to be nominated by 10th September. Application deadline for this scholarship is 10th October.
SCAD Scholarship - needs nomination from school
Exeter University Scholarships for Thai, Indians and Malaysians.
Hong Kong Baptist U School Nomination for Scholarships and Admissions available, please contact your counsellors to find out more.
Handler Scholarship by University of Rochester Dec 1 deadline, inform Higher Ed if interested by end September.
Queen Mary University of London Scholarship
LOCAL STUDIES:
● Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship
● OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship
● NUS / NTU / SMU Scholarships
This list provided is not exhaustive – you are encouraged to do your own research online.
BrightSparks website is a great resource to search for bond free scholarships in Singapore.
ABOUT PSC SCHOLARSHIPS:
Public Service Commission Scholarships are only available to Singaporean Citizens and are scholarships given by the government for students who want to work in the public service sector of Singapore.
MORE RESOURCES:
https://www.psc.gov.sg/resources/scholarship-resources?q=brochures
Announcements: If you are interested in being nominated for The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship please email Ms Junita by 7th August 2024, 5pm.
PAST SCHOLARSHIPS OUR STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED
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TEACHER INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Teacher References may be needed for scholarship application. If it is required do enter your referee details accordingly for them to receive an email link to complete it for you.
If you are applying to be nominated for a scholarship (offered by certain unis in the US, Canada and Japan etc) do get in touch with Higher Ed and we will advice you further. e.g. Lester B International Student Scholarship by University of Toronto and Jardine.
PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS:
Ensure that you familiarise yourself with the organisation interviewing you, thoroughly examining their website to grasp their objectives and aspirations. Consider how you align with their needs and articulate this during the interview. As an example, find out the type of scholars that PSC looks for, read PSC | Chairman's Open Letters
Pay close attention to how you carry yourself from the moment you step into the interview location, ensure impeccable manners as first impressions hold significant weight. Maintain confident posture to exude assurance and dress appropriately for the occasion. Be confident and showcase your personality along with your accomplishments.
FAQ - CLICK HERE:
WHICH SHOULD I DO FIRST – APPLY FOR OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES OR SECURE A SCHOLARSHIP?
You should apply to both universities and scholarships. Scholarship providers often ask for information on your university applications in the scholarship application.
WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF GETTING A SCHOLARSHIP?
Getting a scholarship depends largely on the suitability of the applicant and the scholarship offered. There are cases of students with ‘perfect’ score did not get a scholarship, and vice versa.
DO I NEED TO HAVE ANY SPECIFIC HL SUBJECT TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?
Specific HL subject requirements are typically not stipulated by scholarship providers. However, they might take an interest if studying that HL subject offers the experiences and knowledge that they prize.
ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR FOREIGNERS?
Yes. Scholarships for foreigners are mainly offered by local universities. Some organisations also consider foreigners at the application stage but may require you to convert your citizenship before being awarded the scholarship. More information can be found on the respective university and company websites.
ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MEDICINE?
These are some scholarships available for medicine: SAF Medicine Scholarship; A*STAR National Science Scholarship (MBBS-PhD), and the PSC Scholarship (Medicine/Dentistry) (Mid-Term). This list is not exhaustive, please do more research online.
ARE THERE ORGANISATIONS OFFERING LAW SCHOLARSHIPS?
There are many organisations that allow Law as a course of study. However, most of the scholars may not be able to practise law when they start working except for PSC Scholarship (Legal Service). Scholars may, however, be involved in corporate law.
ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ALLOW AWARDEES TO DEFER NS?
These are the scholarships which allow awardees to defer NS:
● PSC Scholarship
● SAF Scholarship
● SPF Scholarship
All of the above scholarships are administered by PSC.
DOES TAKING A GAP YEAR DISQUALIFY ME FROM APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?
Yes for some (eg. Lester B Pearson Scholarship), no for others (eg. PSC). Check with the scholarship provider as policies vary between organisations and are subject to change.
WHAT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SHOULD I SUBMIT FOR MY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION? DO I NEED TO ASK FOR TEACHER REFERENCE LETTERS?
The organisation will list the required documents for application. These usually include academic transcripts, CCA records, CAS project, testimonial, and certificates to highlight your major achievements. Do not send in unrequired documentation.
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP EXPERIENCE:
TAN, WENG TONG (TIFFANY)
COHORT 2018, 6TCT
IB POINTS: 43
NATIONALITY: CHINESE (HONG KONG)
STUDYING MEDICINE AT THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (CUHK)
Entrance scholarship from CUHK - It covered the entire first-year school fees. Automatically awarded for achieving 43/45 in the IB exams.
Education and Youth Affairs Bureau of the Macau government SAR scholarship -The scholarship provides MOP$77,000 per year to cover school fees. This scholarship lasts for a total of 6 years. It specifically covers the expenses related to school fees during the course of studies. **To apply for this, submit an application form on their website and attach your CV, listing all the activities you were involved in during high school. The minimum requirement was a total score of over 80% (~36/ 45 in IB).
1. WHY THIS COURSE? HOW DID YOU SHORTLIST SCHOOLS?
I chose to study medicine in CUHK because I'm from Hong Kong and I wanted to work here in the future. I received offers for medicine from both HKU and CUHK, but I ultimately chose CUHK because their curriculum seemed more suitable for me. It offered more flexibility, and the schedule was less packed in the first year. This allowed me to spend more time on other interesting courses. I even pursued a minor in French alongside my medical studies.
2. HOW DID YOU MANAGE UNI APPS WITH EXAMS?
Managing university applications while preparing for exams was definitely stressful. I was applying to multiple universities while taking my IB exams. However, knowing how far I had come in my academic journey motivated me to keep pushing forward. To be sure, I prepared my personal statement well in advance to streamline the application process.
3. WHERE DID YOU APPLY TO? COUNTRIES?
SG: NUS biomedicine + business double major, NTU biomedicine, SMU Law (Principal’s recommendation)
UK: Imperial College London (biochemistry, biomedical sciences), University College London (cancer biomedicine, biochemistry), University of Edinburgh (biomedical sciences)
HK: HKU medicine, CUHK medicine
4. WHAT IS APPLYING TO HK LIKE?
For HKU Medicine, I had two interviews. The first one was a general interview held in Malaysia. We had to read an article, analyse it, and then engage in a group discussion for 15 minutes. The second interview, specific to medicine (MMI), consisted of 6 stations lasting 6 minutes each. Five stations were conducted in English, while one station was in Cantonese. They asked questions related to medical knowledge, ethical issues, and communication skills.
For CUHK Medicine, I had one interview lasting 10 minutes, conducted entirely in English. The questions covered a range of topics, including self-introduction, common health issues, and ethical dilemmas.
5. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE HK FINALLY?
I ultimately chose to study in Hong Kong because I wanted to come back here for work, as my family is based here.
6. LAST WORDS OF ADVICE?
For students looking to apply for scholarships, most of the providers really do look at the final IB scores, and also the extracurricular activities you are involved in. It would be better to start planning early which scholarships you want to secure and work towards your goal by meeting their requirements. And don’t forget to submit all the necessary documents on time.
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