Selection Criteria

The generic criteria for selection are as follows:

Interest and Passion

Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in and passion for their respective talent areas. A clear and genuine aspiration in a field related to their talent area is an advantage.

Talent and Aptitude

Applicants should demonstrate evidence of talent and/or aptitude in their talent area.

Conduct and Attitude for Learning

Applicants should demonstrate a positive attitude for learning and demeanour. Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of good conduct in school.

Over the course of the exercise, the following will be taken into consideration in the evaluation of the DSA applications:

• Evidence of participation and/or achievement in competitions, exhibitions, VIA projects, etc. relevant to applicant’s talent area
• Evidence of learning attitude and/or disposition
• Letters of Recommendation / References (if any)
• Interview performance

Note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.