SJI International IB Diploma Scholarship

Application Form: for January 2014 applications

Closing date: Friday 13 th September 2013
Built upon the foundations of one of Singapores most established schools and now in its seventh year, St. Josephs Institution International is fast developing a reputation for its high quality of education, vibrant school life, and strong family culture. The Scholarship Programme aims to enable deserving students to benefit from the unique holistic Lasallian education, regardless of financial means. Please note: 1. SJI International Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students to study the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) at SJI International for a period of 2 years. 2. The scholarship will be awarded to the most outstanding applicants with excellent quality of mind, active participation in extra-curricular activities, positive personal qualities and strong communication abilities.

Personal Statement
The Personal Statement provides you with an opportunity to express your individuality and allows us to get a better picture of you as an individual. In 200 words or less, describe a significant experience that you have had, and evaluate its impact on you. This experience maybe an achievement, a failure, a risk or any other experience that was important to you. Please have this essay type-written on an A4 sheet of paper. Place your name at the top left hand corner and attach your essay to your Application Form.

Additional supporting material

You may submit any information, certificates or testimonials that you believe will support your application. Please include your name at the top left hand corner of each additional page and attach it to your application.

Timeline
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th September 2013 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for selection tests: Saturday 21st September 2013 Interviews: Saturday 5th October 2013

Application Form
Date of Application:

Personal Particulars
Name: Date of Birth: Gender: M/F Nationality: Race: Religion: NRIC/Passport Number: Date of Issue: Please affix a recent photograph Address: Email Address: Telephone (Home): Telephone (mobile): Medical complications/treatment and medications:

Family Particulars
Name of Father: Email Address: Name of Mother: Email Address: Siblings (indicate their ages and current school/occupation): Occupation: Mobile Number: Occupation: Mobile Number:

Please indicate if parents are deceased, separated or divorced:

If you do not reside with your parent(s): Name of Guardian: Email Address: Address (if not same as above): Occupation: Mobile Number:

Particulars of Current School

School Name: School Address: Principals Name: Principals/Schools Contact Number: Email Address: Present level/grade in school:

Please tick this box if your family total annual income is less than S$50,000.

Language Ability
What is your first language? If not English, how long have you been learning English? Which language(s) do you speak at home? In which other languages are you proficient? speak read speak speak
(attach appropriate documents)

write write write

read read

Indicate here if you are exempted from taking Mother Tongue (only for Singaporeans)

Activities Record

Where applicable, please indicate the level of your involvement and the positions of responsibility held.

Clubs/Societies/Uniformed/Youth groups:

Sports:

Performing arts/Musical instruments:

Social/Community work:

Applicants Declaration
I declare that the information provided in support of my scholarship is true and accurate.

Name of Applicant: Date: Signature of Applicant:

Parent/Guardians Consent
I support this application by my child/ward for the SJI International Scholarship for the study of the IB Diploma Programme in 2014-2015. Name of parent/guardian: Signature of parent/guardian: Date:

Application Checklist
Use the following to ensure you have all the necessary documentation for your application: 1. Fully completed Application Form, signed by your parent/guardian 2. Personal Statement 3. Supporting documentation 4. Copies of official school transcripts for the past 2 years 5. One recent passport sized photograph - attached to the Application Form in the space provided 6. If you are Singaporean/Permanent Resident, please attach photocopies of your Identity Card 7. If you are a foreign student currently studying in Singapore, please attach photocopies of your Passport and Student Pass 8. If you are Singaporean and exempted from Mother Tongue classes, please attach appropriate documents 9. If your family total annual income is less than S$50,000, please provide financial details

If you have any questions, please email our Admissions Officer, Ms. Jane Howe: jane.howe@sji-international.com.sg.

Submission
Please complete all sections in the Application Form as fully as possible. Remember to have a parent/guardian sign the form before submitting it. Please submit the completed Application Form and all supporting documentation to: Ms. Jane Howe Admissions Officer St. Josephs Institution International 490 Thomson Road Singapore 298191