2012/13 MOE Postgraduate Scholarships

Who can apply? (A) Education Officers All graduate education officers in the 3 career tracks: Leadership, Senior Specialist and Teaching Tracks. On completion of course, officers will apply postgraduate training to areas of need in MOE. (B) Members of Public

Scholarships are tenable overseas or locally, through coursework or research, in the following categories:- (1)Teaching Areas (Content / Curriculum & Assessment) (2)Non-Teaching / Specialised Areas

Areas of Study (A) Teaching Areas Art Economics English Language & Literature Humanities Mathematics Mother Tongue Music Physical Education Science

Areas of Study (B) Non-Teaching / Specialised Areas Educational Psychology & Guidance –Educational Psychology –Guidance & Counselling Educational Research & Management –Psychometrics –Research / Assessment & Evaluation –Statistics

Areas of Study Special Areas –Character Development –Civics and Moral / Values Education –Early Childhood Education –Gifted Education –Learning Sciences and Educational Technology –Special Education

Areas of Study Public Administration –General Management Other Areas –General Curriculum and Teaching –Special Education

Duration Overseas/Local Full-time Masters/PhD The award for full-time Masters programme is generally for 1 year and 3 years for a PhD. They are for studies commencing in Yr Note: For Masters courses that require more than a year, officers will be on half-pay and half-allowance after the 1 st year, for up to one year. This is based on minimum duration to complete the programme. For PhD courses, officers need to apply for PDL.

Terms of PGS Award Salary and other allowances payable whilst on a training award (for serving education officers only); Return economy air passage for scholar and his/her spouse, where applicable; Tuition and other approved fees; Maintenance allowance, where applicable; Book allowance The above terms are subject to change and to prevailing regulations governing officers sent on training awards.

Eligibility Criteria for PGS Applicants must: –be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents –have a good degree –have at least 3 years' trained working experience in education or a relevant field –have demonstrated very good performance Satisfying these conditions does not automatically qualify applicants for the scholarship.

Conditions of Award Successful applicants for the full-time overseas and local scholarships will be required to sign a bond for a period of 3 years (Masters) or 6 years (PhD) upon completion of the course. If an officer is already under government bond, he will be required to serve out the existing bond and then the new bond consecutively.

Deployment of MOE PGS Awardees Pre-Course Deployment PGS awardees teaching in schools will be required to serve a short stint of 4-8 months in MOE HQ prior to the commencement of their studies. The pre-course HQ stint is meant to provide exposure to HQ level work and latest education policy developments. Principals, Vice-Principals, Lead Teachers and Senior Teachers will remain in schools until they leave for their studies.

Deployment of MOE PGS Awardees Post-Course Deployment Centrally managed by HR Strategy and Leadership Division and dependent on organization needs at that point in time. Generally, officers will be posted to a Division in MOE HQ, where they could apply and contribute in areas of work what they have learnt from their postgraduate studies. The HQ posting will be for a period of at least 2 years. Officers who have served a HQ stint of least 2 years prior to departing for their studies may be considered for deployment back to schools after their studies. For officers on the specialist track, they will be deployed back to their respective HQ Division.

Factors for Applicants to Consider Your objectives for applying for the MOE PGS. Your personal career aspirations – which track do you see yourself developing in. Is it an appropriate time in your career to pursue further studies?

Factors for Applicants to Consider Your rationale for the choice of programmes and universities. How the learning can contribute to your professional growth as well as to the Ministry’s needs.

Closing Date All application must be submitted by 20 th January 2012 (A)MOE staff – via HRMS (B)Others – Application forms to reach: Talent Management Unit HR Strategy and Leadership Division Ministry of Education (Level 8) 1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore

Applications (by 20 Jan 12) Shortlisting Interviews (Mar and Apr 12) Results (June 12) Administration of Scholarship

Rankings on Universities QS World University Rankings: rankings/world-university-rankings/ US News Education Graduate Schools: schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- graduate-schools/top-education-schools

Professional Development Packages PackageDegree ProgrammesFinancial Support and Leave Provisions For Officers withBond PDP A Interest-Free Study Loan Bachelor/Masters/PhD Full-time/Part-time Local/Overseas Interest-free study loans ranging from $7,000- $18,000 per annum PDL for full-time studies Good performance and confirmed in service 1 year for every $9,000 or part- thereof PDP B Reimbursement of Compulsory Fee Undergraduate Degree/ Masters Part-time Local Reimbursement of up to 80% of compulsory course fees, subject to cap of $18,000 At least 2 years of trained service and good performance 1 year for every $9,000 or part- thereof PDP C Study Grant Bachelor/Masters/PhD Full-time Local/Overseas Study grants of $9,000 - $12,000 per annum No-pay PDL At least 2 years of trained service, very good performance and showing promise of holding middle management positions in schools (or equivalent in HQ) 1 year for every $9,000 or part- thereof PDP D Undergraduate Study Award Bachelor Full-time/Part-time Local/Overseas Full sponsorship of compulsory course fees and allowances Hal-pay leave At least 3 years of trained service, very good performance and pursuing courses in high-priority areas 2-6 years PDP E Postgraduate Scholarship Masters/PhD Full-time/Part-time Local/Overseas Full sponsorship of compulsory course fees and allowances Full-pay At least 3 years of trained service, very good performance and having the potential to assume leadership position on any career track years For more details, please refer to HR Online.

References by past scholars Harvard University: (a) Learning & Teaching: Mdm Sharon Yeo Ms Pauline Chia Mr Arene Koh Mr Yap Wai Meng (b) Arts in Education: Ms Lim Siew Yea (c) Education Policy & Management: Mrs Judina Cheong Mr Mark Lo

References by past scholars Stanford University (a) Curriculum Studies & Teacher Education: Mr David Kwek (b) Learning, Design & Technology: Ms Cindy Ong Teachers College, Columbia University (a) Curriculum & Teaching: Ms Cheryl Chee (b) Cognitive Studies in Education: Mr Justin Tan (c) Mathematics Education: Ms Tan Lay Chin

References by past scholars University of Michigan Ann-Arbor Early Childhood Education: Mdm Leong Pik San Boston College Curriculum & Instruction: Mr Kenneth Quek University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Music: Mr Hoo Cher Liek Educational Psychology: Mr Lawrence Neo

References by past scholars Florida State University Reading & Language Arts: Suziana Mohamed Ismail Institute of Education, University of London (a) Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment: Ms Tan Mui Gee (b) School Effectiveness & School Improvement: Ms Amy Ng (c) Music: Ms Wang Siao Hua (d) History: Mdm Fiona Koh

References by past scholars Goldsmith College, University of London Design : Mr Quek Wee Siong King’s College London English Literature: Mdm Rachel Chen University College London Environment, Science & Society: Mr William Yeo

References by past scholars University of Edinburgh Educational Research: Mr Suraj Nair University of Cambridge Counselling: Mdm Joyce Ng London School of Economics & Political Science Economics: Ms Vanessa Yiak Zhihui

References by past scholars University of Warwick Drama & Theatre Education: Ms Chan Pei Chui Peking University Public Administration: Mr Fong Yeow Wah Mrs Mandy Wong Mr Low Chun Meng

References by past scholars University of Melbourne (a) Education: Mr Andrew Lim Mr Ong Kong Hong (b) Educational Leadership: Miss Tan Hwee Pin University of Queensland Educational Studies: Mdm Suraiya Abdul Hameed

Contact Information For further queries on administration, you may contact: Academy of Singapore Teachers For queries on deployment and application procedures, you may contact: HR Strategy & Leadership Division

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