A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Junior College)

Ever dream of becoming a scientist or researcher? With the A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Junior College), you will experience first-hand what it is like to work on a research project at an A*STAR research institute and work alongside an A*STAR scientist or researcher. The A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Junior College) is open to Singaporean JC 1/IP Year 5 students who demonstrate particularly strong aptitude and interest in STEM to spur their passion in scientific research and development.

Coverage

Successful applicants will be given support for their junior college or equivalent studies, comprising:

Allowance

S$2,000 per year

(up to two years)

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be Singaporean
  • Studying in JC 1/Y5 as of current year of application
  • Have outstanding academic performance in science and mathematics subjects and a passion for science and research

Duration

Students will be awarded for the entire year, and will be required to attend a 5-week research attachment programme.

Benefits

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.

Application Procedure

The award is offered annually to JC 1 / Y5 students (or equivalent) through nominations by schools only.
Please reach out to your teacher to apply for the A*STAR Youth Researcher Award (Junior College).

Terms of Award

The award provides an allowance of S$2,000 per year, it is tenable for 2 years. However, continuation of the award in JC 2 / Y6 (or equivalent) is subject to excellent academic performance in JC 1 promotional examinations and continued interest in science and mathematics.

Contact

For enquiries, please contact us at Youth_Science_Office@a-star.edu.sg.

FAQs

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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.

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 Youth_Science_Office@a-star.edu.sg if you have further queries.