
BrightSparks Virtual Fair 2021 is just a bit more than two weeks away, so register now to secure your place! Remember that webinars and one-on-one consultations must be signed up for beforehand, so click on the link and start submitting!
In line with the Fair, we’ve highlighted three scholarships from sponsoring organisations that definitely deserve your attention. Check out:
1. Education Merit Scholarship (EMS)
Ministry
of Education
Summary:
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.
Eligbility:
·
Be
a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who is willing to take up
Singapore Citizenship
·
Good
character, strong leadership qualities and keen passion for education
·
Strong
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
·
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
·
GCE
‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High
Diploma or equivalent
Courses/ Disciplines:
·
Languages
·
Humanities
·
Art
and Music
·
Physical
Education and Sports Science
·
Social
Sciences
·
Sciences
·
Mathematics
Deadline: 15 Mar 2021, Mon
Apply here!
2. DSTA Scholarship
Defence
Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
Summary:
With
the DSTA Scholarship, you will have many opportunities to grow and excel
professionally in a collaborative and dynamic environment where innovation
thrives.
Push
the boundaries of science and cutting-edge technology, and contribute towards
strengthening Singapore's defence capabilities. Nurture your talents and
maximise your fullest potential with us!
Eligibility:
·
Holding
Singapore Citizenship.
·
Excellent
GCE 'A' Level results or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International
Baccalaureate, NUS High School Diploma) or Polytechnic Diploma.
·
Outstanding
co-curricular activities record.
·
Immense
interest for science and technology!
Deadline: 19 Apr 2021, Mon
Apply here!
3. SG:D Scholarship
Infocomm
Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Summary: Take your first step towards an exciting career in the growing and thriving Infocomm Media (ICM) industry. If you have a passion for ICM and want to take an active role in influencing how technology can help shape our lives, we invite you to explore the multitude of opportunities awaiting you in fields such as digital media, games development, security and networking, and mobile technology.
The Singapore Digital (SG:D)
Scholarship, announced by Minister of Communications and Information on 25
September 2018, consolidates the various industry scholarships that are offered
by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), supporting ICM-related
studies at polytechnic, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Eligibility:
·
Singapore Citizen;
·
Good Co-Curricular Activity record;
·
Possess a strong interest in a career in the ICM
industry; and
·
Commence undergraduate studies within one year
of award (i.e. by Academic Year 2022 for 2021 awardees).
·
Full Scholarship - A/IB/IP Level or Polytechnic
diploma holder pursuing an ICM-related degree at a local or overseas
university.
·
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.
·
Online or Distance learning courses are not
eligible.
Courses/Disciplines:
·
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)
Deadline:
31 Mar 2021, Wed
Apply
here!