How to apply for the MCM Scholarship in Singapore?

Educational Institutions offering scholarships are a look out in the infrastructure savvy countries like Singapore. Student Scholarships are quite a thingin Singapore. There are a few good institutions that offer scholarships to students in Singapore. Students look out for scholarships in different criteria which go into many levels based on family income.The Global Indian International School in Singapore provides a good variety of scholarships. At the Global Indian International School in Singapore, scholarships are offered to students from Kindergarten to 12. The categories vary from academia to sports to merit-cum-means and scientific temperament.

Each scholarship cycle lasts for three months, and four such cycles are held each year under the aegis of Global Schools Foundation - the umbrella organisation. GSF ensures that meritorious students from financially weak backgrounds get an pursue to learn and grow at one of the best schools in Singapore.

The MCM Scholarship (MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSAL VALUES MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP) is a best-in-the-class scholarship that GIIS provides to the students. This scholarship is primarily offered to support deserving students from moderate family income groups.

The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is divided into four categories based on eligibility criteria:

1. Category A - 80% off on tuition fees for students with Gross Family Income below 60K.
2. Category B - 35% off on tuition fees for students with Gross Family Income between 60K - 80k (SGD).
3. Category C - 25% off on tuition fees for students with Gross Family Income between 80K - 100k (SGD).
4. Category D - 15% off on tuition fees for students with Gross Family Income between 100K - 160k (SGD).

Eligibility Criteria +

• Applicant must be Singapore Residents (PR/Dependant Pass/Student Pass Holders).
• Come from a Moderate Income family as per Category Table.
• Self Declaration form for Gross Family Income.
• Appointment letter where parent has relocated to Singapore less than an year ago.
• Provide family income documents/tax assessment (IRAS assessment document / ACRA) for the past two years. Appointment letter where parent has relocated to SG less than an year ago.
• Academic performance of past two years.
• Scholarship Test and Interview (If Applicable).

Scholarship Process :

• Step 1 : Application - Submit the Application form
• Step 1A : Documentation - In the Application form Upload all prerequisite Documents - Upload academic records for past two years - Gross family income documents (IRAS / ACRA / Singapore Appointment letter) -In case of local guardians, gross family income of local guardians in Singapore will be considered as a base for processing the application
• Step 2 : Notification - Successful applicants will be notified via email within 10 working days
• Step 3 : Scholarship Assessment
• Step 4 : One to One Interview ( If Applicable)
• Step 5 : Scholarship Selection + Disbursal

The scholarship cycle lasts for three months, and four such cycles are held each year under the aegis of Global Schools Foundation - the umbrella organisation.