Introduction

The Integrated Infocomm Scholarship (IIS) is now open to outstanding 'O' level students to pursue polytechnic-cum-university studies in infocomm-related courses.

This unique scholarship programme will take you through your infocomm studies at both the polytechnic and university levels. Along the way, the programme will also benefit you in many ways, such as providing you the opportunity for valuable industry attachments to major infocomm corporations locally and overseas.

Scholarship Coverage

The scope of the IIS programme covers 2 main areas - infocomm studies at the polytechnic level and at the university level.

(I) Polytechnic Level

• Full polytechnic tuition fees at a local polytechnic for infocomm-related courses
• 1 overseas and / or multiple local attachment(s) of up to 6 months in infocomm-related jobs during your course of study, covering the following:
  • Monthly attachment allowance
  • Settling-in allowance (for overseas attachment only)
  • Warm clothing allowance (for overseas attachment only)
  • Insurance & medical checkup (as required)
  • Economy-class return airfare (for overseas attachment only)
• Annual allowance
• One-off computer allowance

(II) University Level

IIS scholars will have 2 possible options to pursue infocomm-related degree courses at university level.

Option 1 - Continue under IIS

• Full university tuition fees at a local university (i.e., NUS, NTU, SMU) for infocomm-related degree courses
• Local internship opportunities in an infocomm-related job of up to 6 months during course of study, including monthly attachment allowances
• Funding to attend developmental courses
• Annual allowance
• One-off computer allowance

Option 2 - Apply for National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS)

Alternatively, IIS scholars can also apply for the NIS programme for sponsorship of their university studies. If IIS scholars are successfully selected for NIS, the terms and conditions of NIS will apply accordingly.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident
• Possess outstanding "O" Level results
• Have a good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) record
• Possess a strong interest in the infocomm industry

Terms & Conditions

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Read an infocomm-related course at any of one of the 5 polytechnics in Singapore
• Read & graduate with an infocomm-related degree at university level thereafter
• The following conditions will apply if applicants take up IIS:

Course of Study

Students accepted for the following polytechnic courses of study will be eligible to apply for the IIS programme:

Application Procedure

Applications are now open. You can apply for the Integrated Infocomm Scholarship here. Send in your application before the deadline on
1 March 2010.

Enquiries

For enquiries, please email: ida_iis@ida.gov.sg

For more information on our IIS scholars and resources, please visit www.infocommtalent.sg.