<p>I just got my A level results and am thinking about getting a scholarship (backup if I dont get FA). Alright, I know next to nothing about Singaporean scholarships, since I wasn't planning on them at all, and only started looking into them at the encouragement of my teachers.</p>
<p>1) Would it be possible to accept the scholarship, then reject it when I receive the FA I sought?</p>
<p>2) Would having 1 S-paper (at Merit) be a huge disadvantage when getting a scholarship? My other results are AAAA (Math, Phy, Geog, Art), Gp A1, Chinese C6, S paper: Geog, Merit.</p>
<p>3) Anyone can recommend any good scholarships to look out for? What should I look out for when I research scholarships? I am currently tending towards private scholarships. A clear advancement path and career opportunities after I graduate is important. Payment for overseas attachments during the course of study is important to.</p>
<p>4) I am currently serving my first year of NS(10 more days to POP). With this in mind, does anyone have any advise regarding when I should apply for NUS and my scholarships? Does anyone have specific dates regarding the application deadlines?</p>
<p>5) It is possible to hold my acceptance in NUS while I apply for US unis at the end of this year? Will the US unis mind?</p>
<p>6) I want to double degree psychology and economics. Is this possible in NUS? How are these two departments in NUS?</p>
<p>7) Any one has recommendations on good US universities for economics which also offer good FA for intls?</p>
<p>And I was so happy I got the email notification, too! Heh, yup. I thought changing the title may help, after 13 days without a single reply. Apparently not. :(</p>
<p>1) Yes, but there is a certain amount you will have to pay the scholarship awarding body.</p>
<p>2)It depends on the other people applying for the scholarship. All else being equal, the one with the better grades will get it.</p>
<p>3) Decide what you want to do with your life first. Take on a scholarship only if you are sure you will be able to follow through the bond. </p>
<p>4) Apply this year. For exact details, run a search on google. There is a wealth of information there.</p>
<p>5) It is possible, I think. </p>
<p>6) You will be doing a double MAJOR in psychology and economics in NUS because the two departments are from the same faculty. Can't tell you much about the departments though, I am from your batch.</p>
<p>7) Try the LACs. I believe most of the top 25 LAC has pretty good econs department and give financial aid.</p>
<p>Oh, one danger with going to the US with scholarship. </p>
<p>If you go to a college that provides a liberal arts education, you will get to explore around with the different subjects. Should you realise that you would rather major in something else that is not covered by the scholarship board, you will be in trouble.</p>
<p>1) As already answered, yes. It won't reflect very well on you though. My friend accepted a scholarship and had to pay 2000 dollars when she decided to do medicine at NUS instead.</p>
<p>2) Yes. You are classified as a Science student. It's not the merit, but the fact that you took 1 S Paper. It will preclude you from applying for PSC (if I'm not wrong) as you don't meet the basic requirements. A*Star/DSTA would be even more difficult, since they are renowned grade whores. As for everything else, it really depends.</p>
<p>3) Brightsparks.com.sg. Do your own research because you know best what suits you.</p>
<p>4) Apply this year. NUS will hold your place for you, and you will get more than one shot when applying for scholarships. It'll be good to get a feel of what interviews are like and what they are looking out for.</p>
<p>5) Yes. US universities couldn't care less.</p>
<p>6) You are probably guaranteed a double major in NUS if you choose FASS. I have no idea on how strong the departments are, though I can't see how bad they can be (compared to the other 2 universities).</p>
<p>try for the GIC or EDB scholarships, since you're interested in econs. As for econs departments, try the university of chicago (the guy who wrote the book "Freakonomics" teaches there!) & the ivies. u of chicago does offer financial aid, so do most of the ivies.</p>