ASEAN Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
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Application for Scholarship
- What criteria do I have to fulfil in order to apply for the scholarships?
- Can I apply for the scholarships if I am already studying in a Singapore school?
- When are the scholarships open for applications?
- How do I apply?
- What is the application process like?
- How will I know if I have been short-listed for the selection test and/or interview?
Award of Scholarship
- How many scholarships are given out each year in each country?
- How will I know if I have been awarded the scholarship and how much time do I have to decide whether to accept it?
- Can I choose the secondary schools/junior college an hostel I am posted to?
Studying in Singapore
- What is the medium of instruction in Singapore schools?
- If I have studied another language in my home country and it is not offered in Singapore, do I still have to take up a Mother Tongue language?
- Where can I get more information about secondary school/junior college education and the syllabuses in Singapore?
- Will the scholarship allowance be sufficient for all my expenses in Singapore?
- Will the hostels provide meals for the scholars? Will special food requirements such as halal/Indian/vegetarian food be available at the hostels?
- How often can I visit my home country while holding the scholarship?
After the Scholarships
What criteria do I have to fulfil in order to apply for the scholarships?
Students who are ASEAN nationals (except Singaporeans) can apply for the scholarships. The eligibility criteria for the scholarships are given at the respective pages for each country.
Back to TopCan I apply for the scholarships if I am already studying in a Singapore school?
No. Students studying in Singapore schools are not eligible to apply for the scholarships.
Back to TopWhen are the scholarships open for applications?
The application periods for the scholarships are different for every country, and can be found on the respective webpages for each country.
Back to TopHow do I apply?
Myanmar & Vietnam) during the application period.Back to TopTo be considered for the selection test and interview, please submit the completed application form along with photocopies of supporting documents (indicating the relevant scholarship and country on the top right hand corner of the envelope) before the application closing date to:
Officer-in-charge
School Placement & Scholarships Branch
1 Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675The application process for the students from Cambodia, Laos P.D.R., Myanmar and Vietnam would defer from the above. Please refer to their relevant webpages for details.
What is the application process like?
Short-listed applicants have to go through a selection test. Candidates who perform well in the selection test will be invited to undergo a selection interview. Students who have done well in the selection interview will then be awarded the scholarship.
Back to TopHow will I know if I have been short-listed for the selection test and/or interview?
You will be notified by post a week before the selection test and interview dates whether you have been short-listed for the selection test or interview. If you have not been short-listed for the selection test or interview, you will also be notified by mail.
Back to TopHow many scholarships are given out every year in each country?
The number of scholarships given in each country for every year varies from less than 5 to around 50. Scholarships will be offered to all students who achieved outstanding performances in the selection test and interview.
Back to TopHow will I know if I have been awarded the scholarship and how much time do I have to decide whether to accept it?
You will be notified by post whether you have been awarded the scholarship. You will be given approximately 1 week to decide whether you would like to accept the scholarship.
Back to TopCan I choose the secondary schools/junior college and hostel I am posted to?
The choice of the secondary school/junior college and hostel scholars are posted to will be decided by the Ministry of Education. Scholars will be posted to the selected secondary schools or junior colleges. The Ministry will try as far as possible to post scholars to hostels close to their school/junior college.
Back to TopWhat is the medium of instruction in Singapore schools?
All subjects (except Mother Tongue eg. Chinese, Malay and Tamil) are taught in English.
Back to TopIf I have studied another language in my home country and it is not offered in Singapore, do I still have to take up a Mother Tongue language?
You might now have to offer a Mother Tongue lanuage in this case. However, it is subject to approval based on the circumstances.
Back to TopWhere can I get more information about secondary school/junior college education and the syllabuses in Singapore?
Back to TopThe following links provide more information.
Will the scholarship allowance be sufficient for all my expenses in Singapore?
Please refer to the page on the cost of living to find out more. You should also note that scholars are required to pay any miscellaneous fees that the school may charge.
Back to TopWill the hostels provide meals for the scholars? Will special food requirements such as halal/Indian/vegetarian food be available at the hostels?
Generally, the hostels provide breakfast and dinner for the scholars. Meal provisions are available for Indian vegetarians and Muslims.
Back to TopHow often can I visit my home country while holding the scholarship?
As often as you like at your own cost during the school vacations, if you do not have any school activities. During the school term, you will need the prior approval of the principal of the secondary school/junior college that you are in before returning to your home country.
Back to TopDo you offer ASEAN scholarships for university studies?
Back to TopFor information on the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships for studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) or Nanyang Technological University (NTU), visit the following websites: