Registration of DPS STS Merit Scholarship Test for Grades IX and XI opened for 2024-25 session.
In 2021, DPS STS School Dhaka introduced this scholarship to create an opportunity for bright students from around the country to pursue education at the leading English medium school of the country, said a press release.
Students of Grades VIII and X (current session) from any school and any curriculum (Cambridge/ IB/ National/ Edexcel etc.) in Bangladesh or overseas can take this scholarship test, reads the release.
Registration for the December cycle is now open and will continue till 15 January 2024.
The assessment test will take place at the senior campus of DPS STS School located in Uttara on 20 January 2024.
Interested candidates can register through this link: https://forms.gle/R5UfWZfEpUFCTSYUA.
Participants who will get a minimum percentage of 80% in the scholarship test (both in written and oral assessment) will be shortlisted for the final scholarship.
Finally-selected candidates will be offered up to 100% scholarships on their tuition fees based on their scores in the written test, added the release.
The assessment will cover a wide range of subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning (for scholarship in Grade 9) whereas for Grade 11 scholarship, candidates can choose any subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, Accounting, and Economics.
A negative marking system will be followed while assessing written parts.
Dr Shivananda CS, Principal of DPS STS School Dhaka, said, “This scholarship introduced by DPS STS School speaks of our commitment to promote inclusivity. We want to create opportunities for meritorious students who want to strive for academic excellence at DPS.” Around 200 students registered for this scholarship in the last session. Two students were granted a 50% waiver in their tuition fees through this scholarship program.