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EDUN C31-01-084 Vol 11

21 November 2008

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION NOTIFICATION (GA/34/08)(General Information)

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 2010

Applications to be submitted by 16 Jan 2009

The Year 2010 MOE Postgraduate Scholarships are open forapplications. We are inviting applications from graduates who wish to contribute tothe development of education in Singapore. These scholarships are tenableoverseas or locally, by coursework or research, in one of the following areas:-

(A) Content Subjects

All teaching subjects

(B) Curriculum & Assessment

(I) Curriculum Studies with specialisation in: Art Assessment Chinese Language & Literature Civics & Moral Education Economics

English Language English Literature Geography History Home Economics Malay Language and Literature Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Tamil Language & Literature Teaching & Learning with emphasis in

- Knowledge & Inquiry or General Paper- Project Work

(II) Curriculum Studies (General)

(III) Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in the following technology relatedareas:

Instructional Design & Instructional Technology

Research in Educational Technology

Use of Technology (Teaching & Learning / Assessment / Developing 21st

century skills)

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(IV) Curriculum Studies with emphasis in the following special areas:

Music with Specialisation in Band / Instrumental Ensemble / TalentDevelopment

Character Development Early Childhood Education Gifted Education Outdoor Education

Sports & Exercise Psychology / Sports & Exercise Physiology / TalentIdentification & Development / Sports Coaching / Sports Pedagogy / SportsManagement

Dance Education Music Education Musicology

(C) Educational Psychology and Guidance

Guidance & Counselling

Educational Psychology Specialisation in Autism/Dyslexia (with & without a prior basic psychology

degree) Experimental Psychology Programme Evaluation and Policy Analysis Reading

Developmental Psychology (with a focus on Child and Adolescentdevelopments)

(D) Educational Research & Measurement

Psychometrics

Research and Evaluation Statistics and Data Analysis Educational Research and Statistics

Statistics & Applied Statistics

(E) Education Policy and Administration

Education Policy and Administration

(F) Special Areas

Special Education

2 Aim

In alignment with the Ministrys areas of need, the aim of the Scholarships isto provide postgraduate training to outstanding graduates. These scholarships areopen to all education officers in the 3 career tracks: Leadership, Senior Specialistand Teaching Tracks.

3 Duration and terms of Award

3.1 Overseas/Local Full-time Masters/PhDThe award is generally for one year for a Masters degree and 3 years for aPhD, commencing in 2010. The terms of the award are as follows:-

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3.1.1 Salary and other allowances payable whilst on a training award (forserving education officers only)

3.1.2 Return economy air passage for scholar and his/her spouse, whereapplicable

3.1.3 Tuition and other approved fees

3 3.1.4 Maintenance allowance (not applicable for local scholarships)4 3.1.5 Book allowance

Note: The above terms are subject to change and to prevailing regulationsgoverning candidates sent on training awards.

4 Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must:

4.1 be a Singapore Citizen or a Permanent Resident

4.2 have a good degree4.3 have at least 3 years of trained working experience in education or arelevant field

4.4 have demonstrated very good performance

Note: Satisfying these conditions does not automatically qualify applicants forthe scholarship.

5 Conditions of Award

Successful candidates for the full-time overseas and local scholarships will be

required to sign a bond to serve the Singapore Government for a period ofthree to five years upon completion of the course. If an awardee is alreadyunder government bond, he will be required to serve out the existing bondand then the new bond consecutively.

6 Scholarships by External Organisations

The Ministry reserves the right to nominate successful candidates for thefollowing scholarships:-

(A)British Chevening Scholarship;(B) Commonwealth Scholarship(C) Fulbright Visiting Student Programme

(D)Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship(E) Singapore-China Premier Scholarship

Nominated awardees are required to apply for the relevant scholarships. Ifawarded, those scholarships will run concurrently with the MOE PostgraduateScholarship award. Details of the above-mentioned scholarships can befound at Annex B.

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7 Deployment of MOE Postgraduate Scholarships Awardees to MOE HQ

The award of the MOE Postgraduate Scholarship entails a posting to MOE(HQ) for 6-8 months prior to the start of the course for officers in schools, withthe exception of Principals, Vice-Principals, Senior Teachers and MasterTeachers. If successful, officers will be posted to HQ with effect from 1 Jan2010.

On completion of their course, officers will apply their postgraduate training tothe areas of need in the Ministry. This will include deployment in the specialistpositions in the various divisions at the Ministry.

8 Briefing for Applicants

Interested applicants may attend one of two briefings conducted at 2.30pmon 9th and 12th January 2009 at the Auditorium. The briefings will beat the:

Teachers Network51 Grange RoadSingapore 249564

8.1A copy of the application form for Education Officers and members ofpublic can be found at Annex A1 and Annex A2 respectively.Application forms will be distributed during this briefing session. Formscan also be downloaded from the MOE Intranet and Internet website(http://www.moe.gov.sg).

8.2 Education Officers should return the completed forms through theirrespective Principals or Divisional Directors.

8.3A copy of the transcripts of results and certificates for newly acquiredacademic and professional qualifications (i.e. not captured inPM2S) should be attached (e.g. semester results and copies ofdegree scrolls).

8.4 In addition, applicants are requested to submit their personal statementand the detailed course programmes of the universities they havechosen so as to enable the Ministry to assess these programmes.

8.5 Applicants are required to apply for university admission on their own.

9 Principals and Divisional Directors of applicants are requested to make theirrecommendations and comment on the suitability of the applicants andrelevance of the course to their duties. Any other relevant information tosupport the application should also be included.

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10 All forms must be submitted by 16 January 2009 to:

Talent Management UnitHR Development BranchPersonnel Division (6th level)Ministry of Education1 North Buona Vista DriveSingapore 138675

Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

11 All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their applications by June2009.

12 A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the MOE PostgraduateScholarships can be found at Annex C.

Originator: Staff Training Branch, Training and Development DivisionDistribution: To all Schools, Centralised Institutes, Junior Colleges and MOE (HQ).

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Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________

School/ Division: ___________________________________________________

Annex A1

APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP(FOR SERVING EDUCATION OFFICERS)

Name of University Proposed Course of Study

Duration ofCourse

Full/Part-Time(*delete accordingly)

(1) __ yr ___mthsFull-Time/ Part-Time

(2) __ yr ___mthsFull Time/ Part-Time

Please add more rows if necessary.

Note: Please attach a detailed description of the course that you propose to pursue.

Describe briefly your intended area of research/ proposed course of study:

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School/ Division: ___________________________________________________

A) Personal Particulars

Mr / Mrs / Mdm / Miss*: __________________________________________________________

NRIC No: _________________________ Nationality:__________________________

Date of Birth: ______________________ Marital Status:_______________________

Home Address: ______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________)_______Singapore ( )

Substantive Appointment : _____________ Job Title: ____________________________

School / Branch attached to: _____________________________________________________

Tel No: __________________________ (Home) __________________________ (Office)

__________________________ (Handphone)

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

E-mail of Immediate Supervisor: ___________________________________________________

* delete where applicable

Details of present teaching duties:(If HQ officer, please indicate duties presently performing)Subject Medium of Instruction Level No. of periods/hours/

used for teaching per week

Details of CCA / Special Duties

B) Educational Qualifications

Highest Academic Qualification(Please state year obtained, class ordivision and the subjects)

Highest Professional

Qualification (please state year obtainedand name of Institution)

Note: Please attach a copy of all the transcripts of results and certificates for newlyacquired academic and professional qualifications.

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School/ Division: ___________________________________________________

C) Other Applications for Scholarship Award

Are you applying for any other scholarship / training award? If so, please give details.

No Yes,Details: _____________________________________________________

Have you ever applied for the MOE Postgraduate Scholarship? If yes, please state the year/dateapplied and any previous interviews (pertaining to postgraduate scholarship) that you haveattended.

No Yes, please provide details as outlined below

Year Applied: _______________Attended previous interviews?

No Yes

Are you currently pursuing a postgraduate degree? No Yes, please provide details _____________________ ________________

MOE reserves the right to nominate successful awardees for one of the following externalscholarships. Nominated awardees will then be required to apply for the relevant scholarship.The MOE Postgraduate Scholarship will run concurrently with the external scholarship.

Please indicate your preference(s) of the external scholarships by ticking the relevant boxes:

British Chevening Scholarship Commonwealth Scholarship Fulbright Visiting Student Programme Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship Singapore-China Premier Scholarship

Details of the external scholarship can be found at Annex B.

I declare that the particulars stated in this application and attachments are true to the best of my

knowledge and belief, and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact.

____________________ _________________________Signature of Applicant Date

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School/ Division: ___________________________________________________

D) PERSONAL STATEMENT

Name of Applicant: ___________ ______________________

NRIC No : _______ _____

Please describe briefly your professional goals and aspirations. Explain specificallyhow this further training will enhance your contribution to the education service afterthe course.

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School/ Division: ___________________________________________________

E) ENDORSEMENT BY PRINCIPAL / DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR*

1) I very strongly support / strongly support / support / do not support* theapplication of___________________________________________________________________

_(name of applicant)

My reasons are:

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2) My assessment of the applicants potential for leadership or specialist position is:

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3) My assessment on the relevance of the training to the applicants duties and/orcareer development is:

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School/ Division: ___________________________________________________

4 For Officers in School:

I understand the award of the MOE Postgraduate Scholarship entails a posting toMOE (HQ). If successful, I will release the applicant for a HQ posting with effect from 1Jan 2010.

__________________________ ____________________ _________Name & Signature of Principal / Name of School / Date

Divisional Director HQ Branch / Division

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Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________

NRIC No.: ___________________________________________________

Annex A2

APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP(FOR MEMBERS OF PUBLIC)

Name of University Proposed Course of Study

Duration ofCourse

Full/Part-Time(*delete accordingly)

(1) __ yr ___mthsFull-Time/ Part-Time

(2) __ yr ___mthsFull Time/ Part-Time

Please add more rows if necessary.

Note: Please attach a detailed description of the course that you propose to pursue.

Describe briefly your intended area of research/ proposed course of study:

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NRIC No.: ___________________________________________________

A) Personal Particulars

Mr / Mrs / Mdm / Miss*: __________________________________________________________

NRIC No: ____________________________________________________________________

Nationality:_____________________ Singapore Permanent Resident*: Yes / No

Date of Birth: ______________________ Marital Status:________________________

Home Address: ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________Singapore ( )

Tel No: __________________________ (Home) __________________________ (Office)

__________________________ (Handphone)

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

Last/ Current Employer: _________________________________________________________

Are you an ex-Education Officer?*: Yes / No


B) Educational Qualifications

Highest Academic Qualification(Please state year obtained, class ordivision and the subjects)

Highest ProfessionalQualification (please state year obtainedand name of Institution)

Note: Please attach a copy of all the transcripts of results and certificates for the highest andprofessional qualifications.

Name of School/College/ Polytechnic/University Attended(Secondary & PostSecondary

Country Duration of Course Highest QualificationsAttainedFrom

(mm/yy)To(mm/yy)

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NRIC No.: ___________________________________________________

C) Results of GCE O Level, A Level/ Polytechnic Diploma Exams or Equivalent andBachelor Degree

O Level/ O Level Equivalent*

Year: __________

A Level/ A Level Equivalent/ Diploma (Final Year)/Diploma Equivalent (Final Year)*

Year: __________

Latest/ Final Year Bachelor Degree Results of Equivalent

University Attended: _____________________________________________

Course of Study: ________________________________________________

Country: ______________________________________________________

Class of Hons: _________________________________________________

Full-time/ Part-time* Merit*: Yes / No Year: _________________

*delete where applicable

Subject Grade Subject Grade

GPA for latest/ Final year results (if available): _____________________________

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NRIC No.: ___________________________________________________

D) Previous & Present Employment (in Chronological Order)

From (date) To (date) Designation Company Name andAddress Nature of Job

E) Academic Scholarship and Award

From (Year) To (Year) Name of Scholarships/ Awards (Including PSC Awards)

F) Professional Qualifications and Memberships/ Other Educational Certificates orTraining Undertaken/ Other Awards, Medals & Prizes

Year Description

G) Other Applications for Scholarship Award

Are you applying for any other scholarship / training award? If so, please give details. No Yes,

Details: _____________________________________________________

Have you ever applied for the MOE Postgraduate Scholarship? If yes, please state the year/dateapplied and any previous interviews (pertaining to postgraduate scholarship) that you have

attended.

No Yes, please provide details as outlined below

Year Applied: _______________

Attended previous interviews? No Yes

Are you currently pursuing a postgraduate degree? No

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NRIC No.: ___________________________________________________

I declare that the particulars stated in this application and attachments are true to the best of my

knowledge and belief, and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact.

____________________ _________________________Signature of Applicant Date

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NRIC No.: ___________________________________________________

H) PERSONAL STATEMENT

Name of Applicant: ___________ ______________________

NRIC No : _______ _____

Please describe briefly your professional goals and aspirations. Explain specificallyhow this further training will enhance your contribution to the education service afterthe course.____________________________________________________________________

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Annex B

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOEPOSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship

The Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship is funded by the LKY Scholarship Fund,which was set up in 1991 with generous contributions from the public in honour ofMinister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. The LKY Scholarship is open to outstandingSingaporeans who wish to pursue postgraduate studies either overseas or locally todevelop their potential as leaders in their respective fields and in the community.

2. Fulbright Visiting Student Program

The Fulbright Visiting Student Program is the flagship international educationalexchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, and is designed to increase

mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people ofother countries. The objective of the grant is to enable the recipient to pursue aparticular field of study and to develop leaders who can contribute to promoting betterunderstanding between the United States and Singapore. Upon returning toSingapore, Fulbrighters are expected to continue their role in building bridges ofunderstanding, directly or indirectly, between the two countries through theirprofessional and personal activities.

3. Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships are offered by the Commonwealth ScholarshipCommission in the United Kingdom for citizens of other Commonwealth countries.

The awards are tenable at any approved UK university or higher education institutionfor a specific program of study or research and are not restricted to particular subjectareas. The vast majority of award holders have returned to make a significantcontribution to their home countries, in many cases at the highest level, making theaward scheme one of the largest and most prestigious in the world.

4. British Chevening Scholarships

The British Chevening Scholarships are funded by the Foreign & CommonwealthOffice (FCO) and administered by the British Council. The awards are offered on acompetitive basis to graduate professionals for postgraduate study in the UK. Theseawards are presented to outstanding graduates to implement their new skills to

contribute to Singapores social and economic development.

5. Singapore-China Premier Scholarships

The Singapore-China Premier Scholarships (SCPS) was set up in May 2004 withthe support of both the Singapore and PRC Premiers. The strategic intent of theSCPS is to cultivate potential Chinese leaders. The Singapore-China Foundation(SCF) will award 2 to 4 SCPS awards annually for officers to pursue a 13-month full-time postgraduate study in either the Master in Public Administration or the Master inInternational Relations programme, tenable at Peking University, China. Besidesattending the programme, the scholar will also have opportunities to network withother PRC officials during his/her stay there. This scholarship is a good opportunityto expose officers earmarked for higher positions to gain a better understanding ofChina and develop personal friendships with promising PRC officials. Thisnetworking with high potential Chinese officials will play an important role instrengthening our relations with China over the long term.

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Annex C

MOE POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Areas of Study

1. Must local full-time courses be done only at NIE, NTU and NUS?

You can propose other universities if you know of any good institutions thatoffer relevant courses.

2. Can I indicate only 1 or more than 2 choices of universities in myapplication form?

Yes, you can.

3. Should choices of universities and/or areas of study be indicated inorder of preference on the application form?

It would be preferable if you state the order of priority.

4. Can I apply for courses conducted by accredited virtual universities orcorrespondence courses?

No.

5. Is there a preference for a Masters by Coursework route, since Masterscourses by Research generally take more than a year to complete?

No, there is no preference. If the interview panel feels the applicant issuitable, he can still be awarded the scholarship for a course that takes morethan 1 year to complete.

6. I am interested in a course in Arts Education. However, can I do my

Masters in Studio Practice rather than a general Arts Educationprogramme?

Yes.

7. Do we have to state whether we want to pursue a degree by Courseworkor Research?

It would be preferable to state it.

8. Whats the distribution of the scholarships across the different areas?

It depends on the needs of the different Divisions.

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9. For PhD scholarships, must I give a concrete proposal by the closingdate?

You should research on the area of specialisation you wish to pursue andthus should give a concrete proposal by the closing date.

10. How many PhD scholarships does MOE award each year?Will I be able to start on my course in January?

There is no quota for the number of PhD scholarships awarded each year.You can start the course in January if the intake allows for it.

Eligibility Criteria

11. I have a Masters in Linguistics, but am interested in pursuing a PhD inEducation Policy & Administration. Am I eligible to apply?

Yes. However, should you be shortlisted for the interview, you may be askedfor the reason of wanting to do a PhD in a different area of study.

12. Can I apply to do a 2nd Masters?

Yes you can. However, you should have strong reasons for taking up anotherMasters. The Ministry generally gives priority to officers pursuing their firstMasters.

13. Do applicants have to have a track record of at least a B grade for 3consecutive years?

The shortlisting process aims to try to assess a candidate as holistically as wecan. Hence, we look at several factors during the shortlisting process, not justperformance.

14. If I am posted to a new school, the Principal may not know me wellenough to endorse my application. Can I go back to my previousschools Principal? How important is the Principals recommendation?

No, your application must be endorsed by the current Principal. ThePrincipals recommendation is important.

15. For those with previous working experience outside MOE, will thoseexperiences be taken into account?

No. If youre already in MOE, the focus will be on your working experienceand performance in MOE.

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16. If I only meet the 3 years of trained teaching experience by June 2009,can I still apply now?

Yes, officers may apply as long as they fulfil 3 years of trained teachingexperience criterion by 31 December 2009.

17. Is there any age limit for the scholarship?

No.

Duration

18. Can I apply to do a Masters on a part time basis?

Yes.

19. Many NIE Masters courses are actually part time. Will the status ofcourses change to full-time?

No. NIE has its own system and curriculum, and these are independent of thescholarship.

20. Will MOE sponsor a full-time 2-year local course, since it is eventually

still cheaper than a 1-year overseas course?

This would be based on the decision of the interview panel. We do have sucha precedence.

21. What is the duration of the part-time scholarship?

Generally, it is 24 months.

Allowances

22. What will the maintenance allowance cover for local courses?

There is no maintenance allowance for local courses.

23. How is maintenance allowance calculated?

PSC has a listing of estimated maintenance allowance rates for differentcountries and different states within each country (eg USA and UK). MOEadheres to these rates.

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Bond

24. What is the bond duration for a full-time masters course and a full timePhD course?

The bond duration for a full-time masters course is between 3-5 years andthat of a full-time PhD course is 6 years. Bond period for local scholarship isthe same as that of the overseas scholarship.

25. What is the bond duration for a part-time course?

The bond duration for a part-time course is half of a full-time course.

GRE/GMAT Tests

26. Will applicants with GREs be considered differently from those withoutfor this scholarship application?

No, GRE scores are important for applications to universities, not forscholarships.

27. Is it advisable to take the GRE test before results of interviews are out?

This will be at your own discretion.

Posting

28. Where will we be posted to upon graduation?

Usually, officers will be posted to a Division in MOE HQ related to theirpostgraduate studies, for at least 2-3 years upon graduation. There may alsobe cases whereby officers are posted to schools, depending on where theneed for their expertise is.

29. Since we might be required to serve at MOE HQ upon graduation, doesthat mean well be placed on the Specialist track?

No, officers will not automatically be placed on the Specialist track upongraduation. They will only be placed on the Specialist track when they meetthe criteria for the job.

30. Am I still eligible for the scholarship if I wish to stay on in the teachingtrack?

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31. If were posted back to schools, will we still retain our SH/LH/HODpositions?

Not necessarily. This would depend on the need at that point in time.

32. Can we choose not to go to MOE HQ upon graduation?

You can make your intention known, but your posting upon graduation isdependent on the needs of MOE HQ and schools.

33. For those posted to HQ, are they more likely to be placed on leadershipand specialist tracks?

Not necessarily. The award of the scholarship does not automaticallyemplace an officer on any track.

Professional Development Leave (PDL)

34. I am going on NPL soon (to look after my child). Am I still eligible toapply for the scholarship?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for the scholarship. However, since the reasonfor your NPL is to look after your child, the main concern would then bewhether you will be able to cope with your studies while looking after yourchild.

35. I have taken 1 year, half pay PDL in the past. Does that mean I stand aless than favourable chance of getting the scholarship?

No.

Application Forms

36. How much detail with regards to my course do I have to include in theapplication form?

You should include information like what the course is generally about and

the modules that you are interested in taking up.

37. Do I have to include my performance grades in the application form?

No, Personnel Division would already have the information.

38. What other documentations should I include along with my application?

You should submit copies of your newly acquired (i.e. not captured in PM2S)education transcripts, as well as any degree scrolls and certificates awardedfor professional courses taken.

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39. What are you looking for in the personal statement section in theapplication form?

You should include information on why you want to take up this course; yourgoals and plans; in what way you feel this course will be able to help youattain your goals and how the course would meet the Ministrys needs.

40. What does professional qualification refer to?

Examples of Professional qualifications include ACCA, HRM certifications etc.

Scholarship SOP

41. How early will the selection exercise start for year 2010 intake?

Selection of scholars usually starts the year before. So, if an officer isinterested in pursuing a Masters course in 2010, he should apply during theselection exercise in 2009.

42. Should we apply for university admission first or wait for the

scholarship results to be known?

That really depends on whether you are dependent on the scholarship to doyour Masters. If you are not dependent, you may go ahead and apply to theuniversity. In the event that you are not awarded the scholarship, you may stillapply for PDL depending on your eligibility. However, officers must note thatgetting a university placing first does not mean you will automatically beawarded the scholarship or the University of your choice.

43. If I wish to start my course in January 2010, must I wait for thescholarship results to be known before I apply to the university?

You can apply, but you might not get the university that you applied for.Please note that the application fees will be borne by you.

44. If I am awarded the scholarship but am not given any university placing,what options do I have?

Usually you will be able to find a placing with one of the universities the panelrecommends. However, in the event that you really cant, your scholarshipcan be deferred for up to 1 year.

45. Are there obligations for those on scholarship to come back during theholidays to serve?

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No.

46. What is the quota for scholarships annually? And is the quota dividedinto full-time and part-time courses?

There are 50 scholarship places each year. There is no quota for part-timeand full time-courses. There is also no quota for number of Masters Degreeand PhD to be awarded.

47. How many of these scholarships are given out to members of thepublic?

In the last five years, 4 have been given to members of the public.

48. Does the scholarship have to start next year? Can we defer?

Scholarships awarded may only be deferred for up to 1 year under specialcircumstances, e.g. if the officer is unable to get a university placing in all thechoices the interview panel awarded. Postgraduate scholarships are usuallyapplicable for the immediate following year. If an officer is unable to commit totaking the course next year, it would be advisable to apply for the scholarshiplater.

Other Personnel Matters

49. Should I be awarded the scholarship and proceed with my studies, willmy school be given a replacement?

Personnel Division (Staff Placement Unit) will have the list of officers who willbe leaving for postgraduate studies, and will try its best to send a replacementto the schools. However, this is still dependent on the overall staffing situationin all the schools. If schools experience a severe shortage once scholarsleave for their studies, school leaders can raise this and make a request with

Personnel Division (Staff Placement Unit) for a replacement.

50. Will I continue drawing my full salary while on a PhD scholarship?

Yes, for the first 3 years.

51. Will I still be entitled to increments and bonuses? Will the CONNECTplan still apply?

Connect PlanOfficers who are on full-pay scholarship will still receive the CONNECT Plandeposits without any pro-ration. However, if you are due for the award but areaway on the payment date, you will be given the award in Dec of the year youresume duties.

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EOY BonusFor officers on MOE PGS, the EOY bonus will not be pro-rated for the periodthat they are away, i.e. you should still receive EOY bonus, unless you havetaken no-pay or half-pay leave in the year.

Performance Bonus (PB)PB is paid to officers for the period that they have worked during theassessment year. An exception has been made for officers who are sent oncourses by the organisation e.g. scholarships/DDM/LEP. For these officersthey will be given benchmark C grade for the period they are away.

Hence, for the period that you have worked before leaving for your studies,your PB will be pro-rated based on the performance grade you are assigned.For the period you are away on studies, the PB quantum will be pro-ratedbased on the benchmark C.

52. Am I still considered to be in service for the year(s) that I am away forstudies?

Yes.

53. I am doing a part-time Masters degree now. If I am awarded thescholarship for next year, is there a backpay system?

No.

54. Under the EPMS, am I expected to do more to maintain the same gradeor appointment when I return from my studies?

Generally, given that you have been awarded the MOE PostgraduateScholarship, you would be looked upon as a scholar and hence may beexpected to do more compared to another officer who is of the same grade orappointment as you.

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