Talk by Queen's University Belfast
Venue: ACJC, Room 3.09
Date: 7th February 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 4:45pm
- "Entrance requirements for Medicine and the Medical curriculum at QUB" by Margaret Boohan (Deputy Director, Centre for Medical Education) and Dr. Keith Steele (Admissions Dean for Medicine)
- "Biomedical Sciences at QUB: Preparation for a Career in Medical Research" by Dr. Aisling Keane (Teaching Fellow, Centre for Biomedical Science Education) and Dr. Tom Gardiner (Director, Centre for Biomedical Science Education)
Do join the session if you are interested to pursue medicine or a career in medical research.
World Class Study in London
Imperial College, King's College, London School of Economics and Political Science and University College London will be holding an information session on Saturday, 25th February and Sunday, 26th February 2012 at Conrad Centennial Hotel. The sessions on both days will be held from 11am to 5pm. For more information, refer to the poster above or go to the website.
Let's Talk NTU 2012
Venue: Grand Hyatt Singapore
Date: Saturday, 7th January 2012
Time: 11am to 5pm
Click here for more details.
Study in Australia & UK Education Fair - 14th & 15th January 2012
This is an event that brings together institutions from the UK and Australia for an informative consultative session. Application fee for these institutions will also be waived.
Venue : The National Library Building, Level 3, 100 Victoria Street
Date : 14th and 15th January 2012 (Saturday and Sunday)
Time : 11am to 5pm (both days)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
1) Application to PolyU is open NOW for Sept 2012 intake (Deadline: 30 March 2012)
- Choose a programme from this website (a total of 79 UG programmes are on offer from 6 faculties & 2 schools)
- Fill in the online application form
- Pay application fees of HK$450 / US$58 (by Visa/Master card/bank draft)
2) We are the sole provider in Hong Kong offering full-time Bachelor's degree programmes in: Design, Fashion and Textiles, Geomatics, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Nursing, and many other disciplines.
3) Tuition fees for UG programme: HK$100,000 per academic year (SGD16,680)
Full scholarships of up to HK$140,000 (including accommodation & living expenses) per year to outstanding UG students. (SGD23,350)
Interns For National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer is lookign at the possibility of engaging interns from our college to be guides for the Nature Trail Programme. This programme will run from January to May 2012.
The interns are to lead a group 20 primary students in a nature trail in either of the locations i.e. Sungei Buloh, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden or Sentosa. These trails involve the use of Nikon's DSLR and Aim & Shoot digital cameras. The interns are required to teach the students how to use the cameras. All interns will undergo a training session on how to use the cameras scheduled in December 2011.
The Nature Trails walks will be held 3 times a week with a morning and afternoon session on each day starting January 2012. Each session will be 3 hours long. Each guide/intern will lead a group of 20 primary students at any given session as mentioned. Guides have to have a pleasant disposition as they are required to interact with the students through the walk.
Please contact Lorraine Chua (Outreach Programme Specialist) at Tel: 65134117 or via email should you have any clarifications.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Induction Programme for 'A' Level Students
Each programme run has been scheduled on:
- 12 - 16 December 2011
- 16 - 20 January 2012
- 6 - 10 February 2012
JC2 student interested to sign up for this programme, please complete an application form by 1 December 2011 and mail it to this address:
Medical Education Office
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
Attn: Josephine Jong
A non-refundable fee of S$150 is required upon submission of the application form. Cheque payment should be crossed and made payable to "TanTock Seng Hospital Pte Ltd". Please indicate "Hospital InductionProgramme" and the applicant's full name on the reverse side of the cheque.
For further clarification or more information, please email TTSH Medical Education Office.
All students interested to study in Japan -
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Education Symposium
Hiroshima Jogakuin University Scholarship - Global Studies in English
Students interested in the course can check out their website or click here for more information on the course and email Mrs Rachel Teoh to enquire about the scholarship they offer.
Alumni Project regarding Higher Education
All it takes to participate in this project is by filling up a simple survey here. As an added bonus, you may stand a chance to win one of 3 $100 Takashimaya shopping vouchers.
Bond-Free Scholarship: Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship
The bond-free scholarship would pay for tuition , other compulsory fees and provide a living and book allowance.
Applicants should:
- Be Singapore Citizens, aged 25 and below
- Qualify or gain entry to NUS, NTU, SMU, Polytechnic or ITE
The scholarship funds full-time study, up to a maximum of 4 years, of any course leading to a Certificate / Higher Certificate, Diploma / Advanced Diploma, Basic Degree (up to Honours).
Applications open on 1 December 2011 for students commencing studies in the academic year 2012.
All enquires should be directed to the Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship Secretariat at Tel: 6828 6982 or visit the website.
Australian National University: Scholarships for Singaporeans
The application period starts now and will close on 30 December 2011 (Friday), 5pm.
There are 2 types of scholarships being offered:
1. Undergraduate Scholarship
a. Full fee sponsorship
b. Up to AUD$10,000 per year living allowance
2. PhD Scholarship
a. Full fee sponsorship
b. Allowances for full school course for three years
For any queries, you can come down to meet Elaine Ee, ANU’s very own representative who will be at the National Library Level 3 from 11am to 5pm on 22nd and 23rd October. Alternatively, you may go to this wbsite.
Hong Kong University
HKU is celebrating her Centenary and has introducted a newly designed 4-year degree curriculum, new programmes and added new elements to the admissions process.
Highlights of this year’s admission
- More places available (for 2012 only)
- To smooth the transition, HKU will be offering the existing 3-year degree curriculum alongside the new 4-year degree curriculum, and will have double the number of undergraduate degree places for non-local students.
- Curriculum Reform
- More scholarships
- Increasing competitiveness - HKU had a record 42,500 applications for undergraduate study in 2011, resulting in a truly outstanding intake of talented students from around the world.
- Fast Track application - A new feature of our admissions process for top students or those considering HKU as their first choice university is that they can choose to apply by November 1, 2011, to be considered earlier by their first choice programme.
For more information on the University, study programmes, admission requirements and details, please visit their website, or contact via email.
High School Counselors
For current students and alumni applying to US colleges who may require a high school counselor, please e-mail one of the following teachers to request for a counselor's report. You should preferably contact one of the teachers who have taught or lectured you. The CEEB code for ACJC is 687140.
Mrs Geetha Creffield (HOD, Arts and Humanities)
Mrs Tan Pui Yee (HOD, Science)
Ms Ganga Jayaram (SH, English Literature)
Mrs Susan Meow (SH, Humanities)
Ms Tan Chee Chian (SH, Economics)
Mr Daniel Khor (SH, Physics)
Mr Kunasegaran (SH, Chemistry)
Ms Sng Ching Huei (SH, Leadership and NE)
Mr Patrick Sum (JC2 Level Head)
Mr Kwok Ying Liang (Level Head Chemistry)
Mr Mohd Mashren (Level Head Economics)
Mrs Katherine Ng (Level Head Mathematics)
Mr Eka Tanu (SH, HECG)
Mrs Rachel Teoh (HECG School Counselor)
Job Advertisement: Tax Complicance Centre (TCC) Processor
Committed students who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply:
- Able to commit for the ENTIRE period from 9 January 2012 to 29 June 2012
- Possesses an analytical mind, self-motivated, strong sense of commitment and a team player
- People-oriented with excellent adminsitrative skills
- Good organisational skills
- IT savvy with knowledge in Outlook, Excel and MS Word
Working hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Students offered a position by the firm will be paid S$900 per month and a lump um bonus of S$1200 upon completion of the contract (9 Jan 2012 to 29 Jun 2012).
To apply, send your resume with personal contact numbers, e-mail address and A-Level Preliminary Examinations Results to Grace Ong through email by 30 November 2011.
National University of Singapore Architecture Society
Ministry of Education: Teaching Internship Programme (TIP) 2012
TIP is a great opportunity for students interested in taking up a Teaching Scholarship or Award. At the end of the internship, suitable candidates will be considered for a Teaching Scholarship or Award based on their internship performance and academic results.
Graduating students should sign up here. For clarifications, please e-mail. The deadline is 30 October 2011.
UK and Australian University Fair
NYU Abu Dhabi visit to ACJC
Date: Wednesday, September 28
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: being finalized, information will be sent directly to those who register.
A representative (Mr Steven Houghton) from the NYU Abu Dhabi will be setting up a booth at ACJC along the walkway to the canteen on the 28th September Wednesday from 1:20 – 2pm. Do feel free to approach him to enquire more.
University Open House: University of Melbourne
Date: 14th Oct 2011
Venue: Pan Pacific Marina Hotel
Time: 4pm to 6:30pm
Interested students may register here.
University Visit: Mount Holyoke
Date: 11:30am Wednesday 19th October
Venue: Walkway between the lobby to the canteen
University Campus Visit: Singapore University of Technology and Design
Visit Singapore's fourth university, SUTD. Transportation from ACJC is provided.
Sign up on the HECG notice board.
University Visit: New York University
Date: Wednesday, 12th October
Time: 2:30pm
Study in Australia: Information Session
Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF) - Peter Lim Sports Scholarship 2011
Background
The scholarship aims to help promising but financially challenged athletes to further their training and development in sports. In addition, it also seeks to support athletes on the high performance pathway (i.e. with the National Youth or National teams) who require additional funding.
Timeline for Scholarship Application
* 1 July 2011 – Application closes
Quantum of Award
* Primary School level athletes – up to $2,000 per year;
* Secondary and tertiary level athletes – up to $3,000 per year;
* High performance athletes with specific needs – up to $20,000 per year
Interested students, please refer to the HECG notice board for more information.
Scholarship and Top University Fair (17th July 2011) by the SPH
The Straits Times will be publishing a special newspaper feature titled ‘Scholarship & Top University Special’ on 17 July 2011. In conjunction with this, they will be holding an exhibition and seminar at Suntec City Concourse from 10.00am to 6.00pm.
This special newspaper feature and the event are planned specially to meet the needs of students and their parents with respect to selection of scholarships and universities.
At the Exhibition (open from 10.00am to 6.00pm) are:
- More than 35 top universities from US (e.g. Yale, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Duke, Northwestern, UCLA, UC Berkley, Cornell University…), UK (Imperial College London, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham…), German universities (Technical University Hamburg Harburg, Baden-Würtemberg…), Singapore (NUS, NTU, SIT…).
- More than 20 leading scholarship sponsors (from both private and public sectors), and
- Overseas study information service: The United States Education Information Centre, ICON+, The British Council and German Academic Exchange Service.
You will be able to interact directly with student alumni reps and scholars from these distinguished and prestigious universities. You will get additional insights on tips on selecting an university, study experiences and specific scholarships.
At the Seminar (from 10.00am to 5.30pm) - A selection of speakers will guide you so that your application to secure a place in the university of choice is more effective. In addition, hear first hand from scholars as they share their personal experiences with you on how they aced that scholarship interview and the decision process in choosing a scholarship.
Meet face-to-face with distinguished scholarship boards from both private and public sector in a casual setting to find out more about which career to pursue and how to get that scholarship of choice.
For more information, refer to HECG notice board.
MOE Scholarship Tea Sessions in July 2011
Scholarship: University of Queensland, Australia
Scholarship: University of Queensland, Australia
Australian National University
Date: 25 June 2011
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Time: 1pm to 5pm
For more information, follow this link.
The Australian National University is one of the world?s most highly-respected universities. It has been consistently ranked number one in Australia by QS World University Rankings and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Institute of Higher Education.
Interested students and their families are invited to attend their information event in Singapore where they can meet and talk with ANU academic and recruitment staff members, as well as listen to staff presentations and student panel discussions.
ACJC-OBA Careers Talk 2011
Date: Saturday, 26th March 2011
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Venue: ACJC, LT 2
1. Medicine
2. Law
3. Banking
4. Accounting and auditing
The speakers will cover areas listed below:
- the nature and scope of their profession
- what excites them about the work they do
- what are the main challenges they face in the profession
- what, if any, are the qualities, personality types or skills that are essential for the profession
- what qualifications are essential for the profession or are there particular degrees in certain areas that the profession prefers
- what the profession hopes to see in a candidate's CV/resume
More information about the speakers will be provided soon. Interested students must sign-up for the talks on the HECG notice board by Friday, 25th March. Alumni are most warmly welcomed!
