- Scholarships worth INR 5 crores will be awarded to deserving candidates
- Through these scholarships, students get access to GIIS’ campuses in Singapore and India.
- The scholarships are open to both GIIS and Non-GIIS students.
- Last date to apply for India Scholarship is 28th Feb’ 2020, and for Singapore Scholarship is 10th March’ 2020.
Launched about 10 years back, GIIS Global Citizen Scholarship, a fully-funded 2 year scholarship program for world-class education at its flagship SMART campus in Singapore, has given wings to more than 85 Indian students so far. Following this, GIIS with presence in over 5 cities across the country, has now launched 4 different opportunities under the India scholarship program. These scholarships not only recognizes academic but other talents as well, aside providing access to quality education to students from moderate-income families as well.
To register for the 2 year scholarship program in Singapore, the students can apply before 10th March, 2020. For India Scholarships, the last date to submit the application is February 28, 2020, for which students from Noida, Pune, Bangalore and Surat can apply.
Commenting on the scholarship initiative, Mr. Atul Temurnikar, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Global Schools Foundation said, “We believe that access to quality education is the right of every student in the country. Our commitment is towards adapting global best practices and providing world-class education to build future leaders. The Scholarship Programmes of GIIS will give students an opportunity to get global exposure and study an international-level curriculum across GIIS campuses in India and Singapore.”
The selection process for Singapore scholarship will include a written exam, followed by 2 rounds of interviews. The centres for these exams would be major cities across India. The selection process for India scholarship is based on their respective eligibility criteria. For more details on Singapore scholarship, one can visit www.giisscholarships.org, and for details on India scholarships, visit https://scholarships.globalindianschool.org/india
Various scholarships offered by GIIS in their India Scholarship Program include the ‘Global Citizens Merit Scholarship’ (GCMS). It recognizes academic talent and will be awarded to deserving candidates as a stepping stone for future growth by providing them an unparalleled learning experience at its flagship campuses in India. Another unique scholarship program that is being offered is the ‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam NextGen Global Skills Scholarship’. This scholarship recognises talents in the digital space and encourages them. GIIS’ ‘Mahatma Gandhi Universal Values Merit-cum-Means Scholarship’ (MGMCM) is aimed to provide financial assistance to deserving students from moderate-income families with a fee waiver in the tuition fee to help them in their educational journey. Promoting its patent Nine Gems framework for holistic development, GIIS will also offer scholarships in ‘9 GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship’ which will be aimed to groom students, hone their inherent strengths and mould their personalities to make them well-rounded citizens.
Important details of Scholarships offered by GIIS:
| Scholarship Name | For GIIS Campus in | Applicable for | Link to Apply | Last Date to Apply |
| GIIS Global Citizen Scholarship, Singapore | Singapore | Students currently studying in Grade 10 | https://hubs.ly/H0ghbZh0 | 10th March, 2020 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Universal Values Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MGMCM) | Noida, Pune, Bangalore & Surat | Nursery to Grade 12 | https://hubs.ly/H0n3W9N0 | 28th February, 2020 |
| Global Citizens Merit Scholarship (GCMS) | Noida, Pune, Bangalore & Surat | Grade 9 to 11 | https://hubs.ly/H0n3W9N0 | 28th February, 2020 |
| Dr APJ Abdul Kalam NextGen Global Skills Scholarship | Noida, Pune, Bangalore & Surat | Grade 9 to 11 | https://hubs.ly/H0n3W9N0 | 28th February, 2020 |
| 9 GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship | Noida, Pune, Bangalore & Surat | Grade 5 to 11 | https://hubs.ly/H0n3W9N0 | 28th February, 2020 |
With an aim to provide quality education to students in India, GIIS continues to give aspiring students a platform to hone their skills and build leaders of tomorrow.
