The ICAAS Most Outstanding Junior College Science Student Award
is presented annually to an outstanding junior college science
student who has the best academic achievement in science, the
best ability to explain scientific results, and the best
attitude to address difficult problems and issues.
* Award:
The winner represents Singapore at the Stockholm International
Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) held annually in December in Stockholm,
Sweden, in conjunction with the Nobel Prize Presentation Ceremony.
The winner gets the opportunity to interact with other young
scientific talents, visit Swedish science institutes, attend the Nobel
lectures and participate in the Nobel festivities. The objectives
are to stimulate interest in and enhance knowledge of scientific
issues, and promote international understanding and friendship
through such scientific and cultural exchange between students.
* Sponsor:
This award is sponsored by World Scientific Publishing Company.
* Selection Process:
The winner is selected in a two-round process. In the first round,
the Ministry of Education shortlists about 20 qualified candidates.
In the second round, a panel of eminent scientists and educators
selects the final winner.
