Monthly Archives: September 2024

bachelor's, Jobs, master's, Opportunities, student internship

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL PRE-GRADUATE AWARD (SIPGA)

Leave a comment

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

LOCATION: Singapore

The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment and work with world-renowned researchers at A*STAR’s Research Entities.
Students who are pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computing and Information Science, Biomedical Science, Physical Science or Engineering and Technology can apply for attachments of two to six months in duration. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to international 3rd and 4th year undergraduate and master’s students from overseas universities in STEM courses

Obtained/on track to obtain at least a Second-Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent for bachelor’s degree

Students must remain matriculated in their home university during the attachment period

Proficient in written and spoken English

Strong interest in a research career
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. 

BENEFIT:

Awardees are provided with the following during their attachment in Singapore:

Monthly stipend of S$2,000

SIPGA awardees must complete an online SIPGA Attachment Report at least 3 weeks before the end of the attachment.

APPLY
bachelor's, Opportunities, Scholarships

SIMMONS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD

Leave a comment

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

LOCATION: USA

This is a prestigious and competitive Simmons scholarship offered to students with exceptional academic achievements, a strong commitment to their community, and a passion for creating positive change in society. Scholars become part of a dynamic campus community that offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, cultural exploration, and social engagement.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students applying for the Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award must meet the following criteria:

Apply as a first-year student for the fall semester

A minimum GPA of 3.50

A record of taking college prep, AP, honors, or IB Courses

English Proficiency is required for non-native English speakers.

Standardized test scores (optional) of 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT

Community Involvement: Applicants should showcase a history of active engagement in their community through volunteer work, leadership roles, or other forms.

Passion for the Field: Applicants should demonstrate a passion for their chosen field of study. This passion should be evident in their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and resume.

Students who meet the criteria above are often also interested in the Honors Program at Simmons.

The application consists of a formal essay in response to the essay prompt. Students should submit their essay through the Common Application or in PDF or Word Doc via email with the subject line “Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application” by December 1. Each page of the document should include the student’s full name and date of birth.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees (except health insurance), room & board for four years, and supersedes any previous merit scholarship.

APPLY