There have been greater than 150 expressions of curiosity for the scholarships from Palestinians, with the bulk beneath 25. Greater than half of the purposes 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 Know-how.
The programs embrace pharmaceutical science, enterprise administration, AI and innovation, in addition to software program engineering and laptop science.
PSI stated that these are provisional numbers as purposes are ongoing and the colleges are contemplating the purposes.
“The PSI scholarship shall be assessed and awarded solely to college students who’re profitable of their utility to the collaborating universities primarily based on present admissions necessities,” it stated.
The primary PSI students are anticipated to begin their research within the upcoming educational 12 months.
Ms Ong informed CNA that PSI is in talks with volunteers a couple of potential residence host programme, however funds have been budgeted for campus lodging for the students.
“We’re grateful for the various and widespread assist of PSI from Singaporeans and residents alike,” she added.
“Whereas we might not change the world with this small contribution, we sincerely hope that PSI could make a world of distinction to at least one or two younger Palestinian students who come to Singapore to check annually.”
A 23-year-old applicant stated: “I’m excited in regards to the alternative to check in Singapore and to contribute to the worldwide dialog on know-how and innovation.
“This scholarship is not going to solely assist me obtain my educational {and professional} objectives, however it should additionally enable me to develop personally and contribute meaningfully to society.”
