Unsure of how to handle an interview? Or what to expect while studying overseas? Undecided as to which overseas university to apply for? Check out the tips and resources we've prepared for you.
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Interview Tips: Dos & Don'ts
Before the Interview
During the interview period, please check your email or mobile phone regularly for possible updates or changes.
Meanwhile, do come prepared for the interview. Do find out more about your interviewing organisation, we really hope that you will impress the interviewers with your personality, passion and communication skills.
During the Interview
Present all your orginal documents in a Clear File with your latest information on top for our verification.
On the interview day, you are to dress to impress in formal office attire.
Do read up information on the profile of the organisation (e.g. check out their websites etc.)
Anticipate possible interview questions (e.g. what made you choose the course of study, how would it help in the your career as an infocomm professional, why do you apply for NIS, how do you deal with a problem, how do you leverage on your strength & weakness to get things done, your experience in Leading, Career goals, your vision of infocomm landscape in Singapore in 2015 etc.)
Ask relevant questions about the intervewing organisation. It shows the depth of your preparation if you can offer suggestions and solutions as to how you can contribute to the company's growth.
Below are some sites on scholarship interview tips that you may find useful in your preparation.
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Recommended Universities for NIS
Undecided as to which university to apply for? Here are some universities that you can consider. Please note that the list below is not exhaustive, applications to other universities will be considered.
Local Universities
- National University of Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore Management University
Overseas Universities
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of Warwick
- University of Michigan
- Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
- Cambridge University
- University Of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- University Of California Berkeley
- Imperial College London
- Stanford University
- Oxford University
- California Institute of Technology
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Living Overseas: Survival Tips
Your bags are packed and you are all ready to begin your studies or internship abroad. But before you go, check out these tips in living overseas.
Keeping in Touch
If you have a laptop, a cost-effective way of keeping in touch is through instant messaging and internet telephony software. Many of these software are free and most university accomodations have internet access.
You can also purchase international calling cards. Depending on where you are headed to, these can be cheaper or more expensive than those sold locally.
After you Arrive
Get lots of rest and hydration during your flight, and orient yourself to the new time zone. Take things easy for a few days after you arrive to acclimatise yourself to the new envrionment.
Do your research. Get an understanding of the history and culture of the country and locality that you will be living in. In your free time, explore your surroundings to get a sense of belonging. Make friends, either with your colleagues or your fellow students.
Most importantly, have an open mind.
Money Matters
Open a bank account at your destination before you arrive. Make sure that you have enough cash or other means of accessing money to last you for the first two weeks.
Budget your expenditure, and set aside some money for emergencies. Be disciplined, and your allowance will go a long way.
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ClaimsYou can attach all supporting documents to the claims form and send it to: National Infocomm Scholarship Secretariat 8 Temasek Boulevard Suntec Tower 3, #14-00 Singapore 038898
For claims enquires, please contact: Ms Zaliyah Ibrahim
DID: 6211 1621
Email: zaliyah_ibrahim@ida.gov.sg
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