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BUILDING TALENT FOR SINGAPORE'S FINANCIAL CENTREFinancial Sector Development Fund (FSDF)

Financial Specialist Scholarship (FSS)(Individual Track)

Instructions

1. This application form contains 14 printed pages. Applications that are not fully completed will not be considered.

2. The FSS is open for applications from the start of December to the end of February every year.

3. At the point of application, candidates must have applied for the respective postgraduate programmes but need not have secured admission into the universities. Candidates who have commenced their programmes will not be considered.

4. False declarations or wilful suppression of material facts will render your application liable to disqualification or if subsequently approved, to recovery of monies awarded.

5. Please return the completed application form, together with all required supporting documents to: funding @ibf.org.sg

As at October 2019

APPLICATION FORM

FSS – Individual Track Application Form

This checklist will assist you in ensuring that all required documents are duly prepared and submitted together with the application form. Please tick the following items where applicable.

Completed application form (including this checklist)

Copy of the postgraduate programme(s) outline

Proof of application to the postgraduate programme(s)

Copy of Singapore NRIC

Copy of official transcripts of all academic and professional qualifications

Copy of GMAT/GRE scoresheets

Personal Statements

Curriculum Vitae

Appendix A - Character Referees Two completed character referee’s reports

Appendix B – Academic Referees (Only required for PhD programmes) Two completed academic referee’s reports

Any other supporting documents

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CHECKLIST


NAME (AS IN NRIC)(Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms)*

Please Attach

Recent

Passport-size

Photograph

ADDRESS

HOME TELEPHONE NO

MOBILE PHONE NO

OFFICE TELEPHONE NO

NRIC NO

DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY)

GENDER MALE / FEMALE*

AGE

NATIONALITY

COUNTRY OF BIRTH

E-MAIL ADDRESS

LINKEDIN ACCOUNT

SUMMARY (IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)

DURATION OF COURSENAME OF INSTITUTION COUNTRY OF

STUDYHIGHEST ACADEMIC

QUALIFICATION ATTAINEDFROM(MM/YY)

TO(MM/YY)

(A) MASTERS QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT

UNIVERSITY ATTENDED:

COURSE OF STUDY:

GRADUATION YEAR:

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: COURSEWORK/RESEARCH*

SUBJECTS GRADE SUBJECTS GRADE

PLEASE LIST CANDIDATE’S RECORD OF RESEARCH (e.g., PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS)

AUTHORS TITLE OF PAPER NAME OF JOURNAL

(IF APPLICABLE)

VOLUME AND YEAR OF JOURNAL

(IF APPLICABLE)

NAME OF CONFERENCE

(IF APPLICABLE)

PLACE AND DATE OF CONFERENCE (IF APPLICABLE)

* Delete accordingly

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PART 1 PERSONAL PARTICULARS

PART 2

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS


(B) LATEST / FINAL YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE RESULTS OR EQUIVALENT

UNIVERSITY ATTENDED:

COURSE OF STUDY:

CLASS OF HONS:

GRADUATION YEAR:

GPA FOR LATEST/FINAL* YEAR RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE) :


(C) GCE ‘A’ LEVEL RESULTS OR EQUIVALENT

JUNIOR COLLEGE ATTENDED:

COURSE OF STUDY:

YEAR:


(D) GCE ‘O’ LEVEL RESULTS OR EQUIVALENT

SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTENDED:

YEAR:


(E) GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS TEST (GMAT) / GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS (GRE)®

NAME OF TEST

ANALYTICAL WRITING SCORE

QUANTITATIVE SCORE VERBAL SCORE TOTAL SCORE

TAKEN IN YEAR(YYYY)

GMAT / GRE*

GMAT / GRE*

GMAT / GRE*


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(F) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS (IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)(CANDIDATE CAN ALSO INCLUDE OTHER EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING UNDERTAKEN OR CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING)

PERIODDESCRIPTIONFROM

(MM/YY)TO

(MM/YY)

(G) SCHOLARSHIPS, BUSARIES, PRIZES OR OTHER AWARDS RECEIVED

PERIOD

DETAILS ORGANISATION MEMBERSHIP STATUSFROM(MM/YY)

TO(MM/YY)

(H) EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AT SPORTS / GAMES MEMBERSHIP OF CLUB/SOCIETY/ASSOCIATION POSITION HELD, IF ANY

SECONDARY SCHOOL:

UNIVERSITY:

PRESENT:

(I) HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS LEVEL OF PROFICENCY (IF APPLICABLE) REMARKS, IF ANY

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WORK EXPERIENCE (IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, WITH CURRENT/LAST EMPLOYMENT INDICATED FIRST)

PERIODNAME OF EMPLOYER POSITION HELD PRINCIPAL

RESPONSIBILITIESREASON FOR

CHANGEFROM TO

CURRENT / LAST DRAWN MONTHLY SALARY (S$) :

ANY FURTHER INFORMATION WHICH IS CONSIDERED AS RELEVANT AND IMPORTANT TO THIS APPLICATION:

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PART 3 WORK EXPERIENCE


NAME OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME:

NAME OF UNIVERSITY:

LOCATION OF PROGRAMME (COUNTRY & CITY):

PROGRAMME START DATE: PROGRAMME END DATE:

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME): PROGRAMME DURATION: years months

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENT (COURSEWORK/RESEARCH):

STATUS OF APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAMME (Please tick where applicable):

Accepted by the university on DD MM YY

Applied to the university on DD MM YY

Planning to apply on MM YY (Only for Universities/programmes which have not opened for applications)

HAVE YOU EXPLORED WITH YOUR COMPANY ON THE POSSIBILITY OF FSS SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE COMPANY

TRACK (Please tick where applicable):

IF YES, PLEASE INDICATE THE OUTCOME OF THE COMPANY’S DECISION. IF NO, PLEASE INDICATE REASONS.

Yes, ____________________________________________

No, _____________________________________________

HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR FSS FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUAL TRACK BEFORE (Please tick where applicable)

Yes No

IF YES, PLEASE INDICATE THE DATE OF APPLICATION: YY MM

HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR / INTENDING TO APPLY FOR / IN RECEIPT OF* ANY OTHER FORM OF FUNDING / SCHOLARSHIP*

FOR THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME (Please tick where applicable):

Yes No

IF YES, PLEASE FILL IN THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:

Funding Organisation: ____________________________________________Funding Amount: ____________________________________________

*Please delete where applicable if you had answered ‘Yes’ for the above question.

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PART 4 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMETo be considered for the FSS, candidates must have applied for the respective postgraduate programmes prior to submitting the FSS application to the IBF. Please use separate sheets if you have applied to more than one university. Please attach a copy of the programme outline for each programme.


Estimated Cost of Study - For Overseas Programmes (Full-Time Only)

ItemTotal Cost S$ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Level or Amount of Funding Eligible grant (S$)

(a) Tuition & Compulsory Fees

Masters 70% of (a)

PhD 70% of (a)

(b) One-Time Allowance One-time setup allowance Return economy airfare Book and thesis

S$7,000 S$7,000

(c) Monthly Cost-Of-Living Allowance(S$3,500 per month * months based on duration of programme)

S$3,500 per month

Total Total Eligible Grant

10% Buffer^

Provisional Grant (Rounded up to closest

S$10)

^To cover any increase in tuition & compulsory fees over the course of study.

Estimated Cost of Study - For Programmes in Singapore (Full-Time / Part-Time)

ItemTotal Cost S$ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Level or Amount of Funding Eligible grant (S$)

(a) Tuition & Compulsory Fees

Masters 70% of (a)

PhD 70% of (a)

(b) One-Time Allowance Book and thesis

S$300 S$300

(c) Overseas Allowance (Only applicable for compulsory overseas modules as part of postgraduate programme)

Return economy airfare 100% of (a), or lower of IBF

Rates

Daily overseas Cost-Of-Living Allowance

(S$3,500 per month * days based on duration of overseas modules)

S$3,500 per month

Total Total Eligible Grant

10% Buffer^

Provisional Grant (Rounded up to closest

S$10)

^To cover any increase in tuition & compulsory fees over the course of study.

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Please provide a one-page statement (not more than 250 words) on each of the following:(a) Career Aspirations

- Share with us the type of organisation and the type of work which you would be interested in and how you aspire to develop your career in the financial services industry.

(b) Choice of Programme(s) - Share with us why you chose to apply for the specified postgraduate programme(s), and explain how the programme will contribute to your professional development in the field of specialisation, and contribute to Singapore's financial services sector.

(c) Personal and Life Aspirations- Share with us:i) some goals you have set for yourself and how you plan to achieve them;ii) an event in your life where you had to make an important decision and how you arrived at that decision and why; andiii) an event in your life where you had to assume leadership to achieve a specific outcome, and describe how you had proven to be an effective leader.

Candidate is to provide particulars of two referees known to candidate for 2 years or more. The referees should be non-relatives and are prepared to be interviewed. In addition, the character referees would have to submit a report as provided in Appendix A.

First Referee Second Referee

Full Name

Address

Contact No

Email Address

Occupation

Name of Company

No of years referee has known you

HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THE FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (please tick where applicable):

Singapore Press Holdings Email Alerts The Business Times Mobile Application

The Straits Times Website IBF Website

The Business Times Website Universities

AsiaOne Website Friends

The Straits Times Mobile Application Others (please specify):

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PART 5 PERSONAL STATEMENTS

PART 6 CHARACTER REFEREES

PART 7 OTHERS


(a) Please answer all the following questions by inserting “YES” or “NO” in the boxes in the right-hand margin.

Have you ever been convicted in a court of law in any country?

Have you ever been dismissed, asked to resign, or subjected to disciplinary action of any kind while in the service of any organisation?

Do you have any physical disabilities (e.g. sight, hearing, heart) or major illnesses? Do you suffer from any major medical conditions previously and have since recovered?

Do you have any existing bond with another organisation?

If your answer was “Yes” to any of the questions above, please provide details:

(b) I am aware that if I am awarded the scholarship, I am expected to complete the postgraduate programme and fulfill a service obligation to a single-specified financial institution in Singapore upon graduation, in a job position relevant to my area of specialisation.

(c) I have informed my current sponsor (if any) on my intention to pursue a postgraduate programme under the FSS. I

understand that if I am currently bonded to another organisation, I am required to sort out any outstanding bond issue with my sponsor if I am eventually selected. I also acknowledge that any request for deferment of the FSS service obligation will not be considered.

(d) I declare that the information provided in this application and sheets attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I also understand that if it is found that I have made a false declaration or willfully suppressed material facts, it will render my application liable to disqualification, or if subsequently approved, to recovery of monies awarded.

(e) I acknowledge that IBF reserves the right to consult my current and past employers for my record of performance, conduct and character, when considering my suitability for the scholarship.

Date Signature of Candidate

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DECLARATIONPART 8


Appendix ATHE INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE (IBF)

APPLICATION FOR FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (FSS) INDIVIDUAL TRACK

CHARACTER REFEREE'S REPORT

This report has two pages and it is to be completed by the person who is best placed to evaluate the character, values and leadership qualities of the candidate.________________________________________________________________________________________To be completed by candidate:

Please insert your name below and pass a copy of this form to each of your two referees.

Name of Candidate:

Postgraduate Programme Applied For:

School Applied To:

________________________________________________________________________________________To be completed by referee:

The person named above is applying for the Finance Specialist Scholarship (FSS) under The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), to pursue a postgraduate programme. The IBF would appreciate receiving a confidential report from you on the candidate. You may write your report on the reverse side of this form. Please use a separate sheet if necessary.

1. How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity?

2. Please evaluate this candidate in the following areas (please tick where applicable):

Qualities Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor Unable to

Observei. Knowledge and Passion in

Area of Specialisationii. Deep interest in the

Singapore Financial Sectoriii. Communication Skills

iv. Work Attitude

v. Integrity

vi. Reliability and Maturity

vii. Ability to work with others

viii. Initiative and Motivation

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FSS – Individual Track Application Form3. Please provide your opinion on the candidate’s leadership potential:

Capable of becoming an outstanding leader in his/her field

Capable of becoming a good leader in his/her field

Capable of becoming a satisfactory leader in his/her field

Capable of becoming an average leader in his/her field

Unable to judge

Please elaborate on your views regarding the candidate’s leadership qualities:

4. Personal report on the candidate’s values and professionalism:

Name of Referee: (Dr/Mr/Ms)*

Designation/ Company:

Address:

Email Address:

Contact No:

Signature:

Date: / /


Thank you for providing this report.

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Appendix BTHE INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE (IBF)

APPLICATION FOR FINANCE SPECIALIST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (FSS) INDIVIDUAL TRACK

ACADEMIC REFEREE'S REPORT

This report has two pages and it is to be completed by the person who is best placed to evaluate the academic ability and the research potential of the candidate.________________________________________________________________________________To be completed by candidate:

Please insert your name below and pass a copy of this form to each of your two referees.

Name of Candidate:

PhD Programme Applied For:

School Applied To:

_________________________________________________________________________________To be completed by referee:

The person named above is applying for the Finance Specialist Scholarship (FSS) under The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), to undertake research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The IBF would appreciate receiving a confidential report from you on the candidate. You may write your report on the reverse side of this form. Please use a separate sheet if necessary.

1. How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity?

2. Please provide your opinion on the candidate’s research potential:

Capable of producing an outstanding thesis within three years

Capable of producing a high standard thesis within three years

Capable of producing a satisfactory thesis within three years

Capable of producing an average thesis within three years

Unable to judge

Please elaborate on your views regarding the candidate’s research potential:

3. Among the students at a similar level you have known in recent years, how would you rate the candidate? (Please tick (Ö) the appropriate box.)

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The following is based on undergraduate students whom I know

graduate students whom I know

(a) Within the top 5% (d) Within the top 25-50%

(b) Within the top 5-10% (e) Within the bottom 50%

(c) Within the top 10-25% (f) Unable to judge

4. Personal report on the candidate:

Name of Referee: (Dr/Mr/Ms)*

Designation/ Company:

Address:

Email Address:

Contact No:

Signature:

Date: / /


Thank you for providing this report.

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