Global Citizen Scholarship: GIIS invites applications for third entrance exam

The exams for the academic year 2023-24 were conducted in December 2022 and January 2023, and the third and final exam is scheduled for 25th March 2023. Over 10,000 applications have been received so far from students across the country, according to a press release issued by the GIIS. 

The Global Indian International School (GIIS) has announced the opening of applications for the third entrance exam for the Global Citizen Scholarship. The scholarship is available for exceptional Grade 10 students who wish to complete their Grades 11 and 12 at the renowned GIIS SMART Campus in Singapore on a fully funded basis. 

The exams for the academic year 2023-24 were conducted in December 2022 and January 2023, and the third and final exam is scheduled for 25th March 2023. 

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This scholarship has been an extraordinary opportunity for Grade 10 students in the country since its inception in 2008, allowing them to study in Singapore for Grades 11 and 12, irrespective of their location, school or board of education.

Over 10,000 applications have been received so far from students across the country, and the scholarship is in high demand, according to a press release issued by the GIIS. 

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The scholarship is also open for students to study at GIIS India campuses. Students who are selected for the scholarship receive a 100% waiver on school fees for two years, along with benefits such as accommodation, travel costs, allowance, and more, which amounts to approximately SG$ 90,000 per student. After completing Grade 12, students are advised to select and apply for higher education at prestigious universities.

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Shortlisted students will appear for online and face-to-face interviews, and their Grade 10 board results will also be taken into consideration as a part of the selection process for the Global Citizen Scholarship. Students who are selected for the scholarship can choose between the CBSE or IBDP curricula for their high school years.

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“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.
 

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