Scholarship Guide - Singapore

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Applied Materials Scholarship will support SIT Engineering undergraduates from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Each scholarship is worth $15,000 per recipient and will be awarded annually to eligible students.

Four scholarships will be awarded in Academic Year 2026, followed by five in Academic Year 2027 and at least six in Academic Year 2028.

Eligible recipients must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents with strong academic results and a monthly household per capita income of $2,500 or less.

Applied Materials, SIT launch semiconductor talent partnership Applied Materials and the Singapore Institute of Technology have launched a strategic partnership to advance AI-driven semiconductor research and talent develop

Are you a Grab driver or delivery-partner? Children of a Grab driver or delivery partner? Grab’s Emerald Circle Scholarships applications are now open till May 14.

Click here to find out more: https://scholarshipguide.com.sg/scholarship/emerald-circle-scholarship

NUS student, 23, suggested to his dad to take up food delivery during pandemic, which led to bond-free S$15,000 Grab scholarship The university student said he thought he did not stand a chance to get the scholarship, but applied for it anyway.

On 7 April 2026, National Junior College held its Career Fair, and some students showed up in sharp office attire to experience a professional work environment.
The energy was fantastic!
We were thrilled to see so many students stopping by the Scholarship Guide booth to ask questions and pick up our magazines. Thank you to everyone who dropped by — it was a pleasure speaking with you!

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"Tricky scholarship interview questions got you nervous? Don't wing it—PAR or STAR them away! These two powerful answering frameworks help you stay structured, confident, and memorable when the panel asks about challenges, conflicts, leadership moments or big projects.

PAR = Problem → Action → Result
STAR = Situation → Task → Action → Result

Master them and turn those tough behavioural questions into your strongest moments. Scholarship panels love clear, thoughtful answers!

Rehearse, stay calm, dress sharp, and walk in ready to shine ✨

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Tricky Interview Questions? PAR or STAR Them Away! Congratulations, you’ve been invited to a scholarship interview! As you begin your research and rehearsals, you’ll notice that many questions are situational or hypothetical questions, such as “How do you set and accomplish goals?” or “Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned f...

Applying for scholarships in Singapore can feel overwhelming — scattered info, confusing criteria, opaque processes, and more. 😩

This post honestly addresses the top 9 common frustrations applicants face (from “Where do I even find all the options?” to “What if I’m not a top scorer?”) and shares practical ways to overcome each one — using smart filters, networking, researching real scholar stories, and taking ownership of your journey.

The takeaway? Challenges are real, but proactive steps make all the difference.

Read the full guide here:

Applicants’ Top 9 Gripes, and How To Deal With Them Every scholarship season, graduates face the same issues and invariably, voice the same gripes. Learn how to solve and make that application a success.

University is exciting — but which one? And more importantly, which career truly aligns with who you are?

This insightful guide introduces Education and Career Guidance (ECG) and tools like MBTI to help you reflect deeply: discover your values, interests, personality and skills (V.I.P.S.), explore aligned courses and opportunities, then plan realistically — including saying 'YES!' to scholarships as a smart way to secure your education and future.

The key? Understand yourself first so you can make confident, purposeful choices.

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Yes, University. But Which University? And Which Career? An introduction to Education and Career Guidance (ECG) and MBTI, and how they can help you determine your direction of study.

Writing your scholarship personal statement? AI can be a helpful tool for brainstorming, structuring, and polishing — but never let it replace your authentic voice.

Keep your own stories, values, and passion at the heart of every word. Genuine always stands out more than generic.

Useful tips here:

Personal Statement Hacks: Using AI Without Sounding Like a Bot Does using AI take away the authenticity and personality in your personal statement essay? Find out ways to use AI without losing your voice and story.