[TSL 11,390] Extension of scholarship duration21 

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(1) An awardee who fails to complete the programme within the duration stated in the award confirmation letter, may apply for an extension of award duration if any or all of the conditions in this regulation is met.

(2) The Service must receive and assess applications for the extension of the award duration on the following grounds only—

• (a)change in either the programme, major or minor or institution granted by the Service;
• (b)medical grounds backed up with medical reports acceptable to the Service;
• (c)delays caused by natural disasters or any other Act of God;
• (d)student is in his or her graduating term of studies;
• (e)bereavement for an immediate family member; and
• (f)deployment for national duties.

(3) The awardee’s general conduct on campus, academic performance or any other report that is to be received from the eligible institution must be considered in deciding on the application for extension of the award duration.

(4) Any approved extension of the award duration must be on terms and conditions as stipulated in the award extension form.

(5) An application for extension of an award duration must be submitted with the following mandatory documents to the Service—

• (a)full academic transcript;
• (b)Programme Audit Certificate;
• (c)programme outline for the remaining courses or units (year and term in which the courses or units are to be offered, and the students planned enrollments for completion); and
• (d)letter explaining the reason for not completing the programme within the sponsored duration, along with any evidences such as medical certificates or letters from the university.

(6) No application for extension of award duration must be approved by the Service arising out of a student’s negligence or delay resulting in the programme not being completed within the stipulate duration in the award confirmation letter.

(7) In determining whether an extension of the award is to be granted, the Service must consider the following factors—

• (a)students’ academic record — GPA in accordance with Schedule 9;
• (b)capability of graduating; and
• (c)any option for an early exit qualification from the study programme.

(8) Any extension granted by the Service must not exceed one academic year.

(9) In case an awardee gets suspended or excluded while on extension, no further extension must be granted.

(10) The opening and closing dates for application for extension must be advertised by the Service on its website and official social media pages for each academic term.