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New Delhi: The Global Indian International School (GIIS) is excited to announce the opening of applications for the third entrance exam for Global Citizen Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship allows exceptional Grade 10 students to complete their Grades 11 and 12 at the renowned GIIS SMART Campus in Singapore on a fully funded scholarship. Earlier the exams for the year 2023-24 were held in the month of December 2022 and January 2023, and the third and last exam is scheduled on 25th March 2023 to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements. Since its inception in 2008, the Global Citizen Scholarship has been an extraordinary opportunity for Grade 10 students in the country to study in Grades 11 and 12 in Singapore, regardless of their location, school, or board of education.
So far, the school has witnessed over 10,000 applications from students across the country. GIIS is witnessing a growing demand for the scholarship. Therefore, to meet this demand, the scholarship is also open for students to study at GIIS India campuses.
The fully funded platform has been a dream come true for many students aspiring to live and study in Singapore, and to further their academic careers at prestigious universities like Ivy League schools. Scholars receive a 100% waiver on school fees for two years as well as benefits such as accommodation, travel costs, allowance, and more – approximately SG$ 90,000 per student. After completing Grade 12, students will be advised to select and apply for higher education at world-class universities. The flagship SMART Campus has hosted hundreds of scholars in the past, who have gone on to study at reputed universities around the world.
The Global Citizen Scholarship is a carefully curated initiative that allows deserving students to pursue their high school education abroad, GCS provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn about different cultures and educational systems, allowing them to become more open-minded and well-rounded individuals. We are delighted to offer the Global Citizen Scholarship to deserving students for the 15th consecutive year.
“With the 100% waiver on school fees and other benefits, we hope to empower these young minds to excel in their studies and create a bright future for themselves. We are proud of our scholars who have gone on to study at renowned universities worldwide, and we look forward to welcoming more exceptional students to the SMART Campus. We encourage students to apply for the scholarship and appear for the upcoming written exam”, said Mr. Pramod Tripathi, Director Academic, GIIS Singapore.
Students shortlisted in written exams will appear for online and face-to-face interviews. Furthermore, their Grade 10 board results are also taken into consideration as a process to award Global Citizen Scholarship. The scholarship allows selected students to choose between the CBSE or IBDP curricula for their high school years.