A*STAR SCIENCE AWARD (JC)

The Award provides an allowance of S$1,000 per year. It is tenable for 2 years; however, continuation of the award in JC 2 (or equivalent) is subject to excellent academic performance in JC 1 promotional examinations and continued interest in science and mathematics.

The Award carries no bond.

Awardees are required to attend a 5-week Research Attachment Programme.

Awardees have the opportunity to take up a research attachment at an A*STAR research institute during the year-end school holidays in JC 1 where they will be able to gain first-hand experience working on a research project, and interact with A*STAR researchers.

Awardees will also be invited to A*STAR seminars, outreach events and programmes, as well as talks by A*STAR scientists. Awardees will receive periodic updates on the latest research work at A*STAR and happenings in science and research.

The Award is open to Singaporean JC 1 (or equivalent) students who have outstanding academic performance in science and mathematics subjects and a passion for science and research.

Awards are offered through schools to JC 1 students (or equivalent) annually.

Applications are invited through nominations by schools only.

Please contact us at student_services@hq.a-star.edu.sg if you have further queries.