Scholars’ Choice hosts outreach event at VJC for A-level graduates looking for scholarships

SINGAPORE - Students at Victoria Junior College (VJC) were given copies of The Straits Times with a special supplement on scholarships on Feb 21, in conjunction with the annual release of the A-level results.

During the outreach event held by SPH Media, students received The Straits Times Scholars’ Choice, which features scholarship opportunities offered by public and private sector bodies. 

The content special is published in The Straits Times three times a year to cater to polytechnic and A-level graduates, as well as undergraduates interested in applying for scholarships.

This is the first outreach event in schools for Scholars’ Choice.

Students can also visit the

Scholars’ Choice website

to browse and apply for scholarships provided by more than 40 organisations.

The students at VJC were treated to complimentary bubble tea along with the supplement.

Kiss92FM DJ Joshua Simon, 34, who interviewed students about their future aspirations and their interests in scholarships as part of the promotional event, said: “What I keep telling every person is that regardless of how they do, congratulations on making it through.”

Students were excited and anxious about collecting their results and meeting their friends again.

Beatrice Yaury, 18, said it is useful to have a platform like Scholars’ Choice for students to compare scholarships and filter for criteria such as courses or residency status. This is particularly helpful for her as she is a permanent resident.

Her schoolmate Jarrett Goh, 18, said: “I already have an idea of what I want, so it was inspiring to read about current teaching scholars as that is my area of interest. It reinforces my aspirations.”

Matin Kai Yi, 18, hopes to take up a scholarship from community self-help group Mendaki to reduce the financial burden of tuition fees in university, where he wants to pursue a course in architecture.

“I feel very blessed to have him, he’s always been very self-disciplined,” said his mother Eve Tan, 50, who was with him. “He does things by himself and has never had tuition... I’m very proud of him,” said the performance artist.