There have been greater than 150 expressions of curiosity for the scholarships from Palestinians, with the bulk beneath 25. Greater than half of the functions are from Gaza.
Fifteen Palestinians have utilized to the Nationwide College of Singapore, seven to the Singapore Administration College, three to the Singapore College of Social Sciences, and two to the Singapore Institute of Expertise.
The programs embrace pharmaceutical science, enterprise administration, AI and innovation, in addition to software program engineering and pc science.
PSI mentioned that these are provisional numbers as functions are ongoing and the schools are contemplating the functions.
“The PSI scholarship shall be assessed and awarded solely to college students who’re profitable of their software to the collaborating universities based mostly on present admissions necessities,” it mentioned.
The primary PSI students are anticipated to start out their research within the upcoming educational yr.
Ms Ong informed CNA that PSI is in talks with volunteers a couple of potential dwelling host programme, however funds have been budgeted for campus lodging for the students.
“We’re grateful for the varied and widespread help of PSI from Singaporeans and residents alike,” she added.
“Whereas we could not change the world with this small contribution, we sincerely hope that PSI could make a world of distinction to 1 or two younger Palestinian students who come to Singapore to review annually.”
A 23-year-old applicant mentioned: “I’m excited in regards to the alternative to review in Singapore and to contribute to the worldwide dialog on know-how and innovation.
“This scholarship won’t solely assist me obtain my educational {and professional} objectives, however it should additionally enable me to develop personally and contribute meaningfully to society.”
