Singapore Scholarship for Undergraduate

About the Scholarship

The Singapore Scholarship is awarded by the Singapore Government to Government-endorsed students from other member countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). This Scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course (except for medicine and dentistry) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

The Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit. For more information on the courses offered by NTU, NUS and SMU, please refer to their respective websites. Bridging or foundation courses will be provided to certain Scholars as deemed necessary by the universities. This one-year bridging programme will be in addition to the undergraduate studies.

This is a Government-to-Government scheme without any bond imposed by the Singapore Government. The recipients of the Singapore Scholarship are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation. As the Scholarship is presented to the respective ASEAN Governments, it will be up to the respective ASEAN countries to impose any conditions of award on their nominated recipients of the Scholarship.

About the Scholarship

Who is Eligible

Citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the Singapore Scholarship.

Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for NTU, NUS and SMU. They are:

Brunei Darussalam
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other Ã¢â‚¬ËœA' level subjects

Cambodia
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Cambodian university

Indonesia
- completed Indonesia SMU Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN)

Lao People's Democratic Republic
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Laotian university

Malaysia
- completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other 'A' level subjects
- completed UEC examinations

Myanmar
- completed at least 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Myanmar university

Philippines
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Filipino university

Thailand
- completed Thai Mathayom 6 examinations

Vietnam
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Vietnamese university

Candidates have to complete the above requirements within a 3-year period prior to the date of application.

What is Offered

The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at NTU, NUS or SMU. It will cover tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,200 per annum. In addition, an accommodation allowance based on the different room rates at each university will be provided.
One return economy class air ticket is provided for the Scholar's passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.
A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government.
There is no bond imposed on the Scholarship by the Singapore Government. The Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation.
The Singapore Government reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship if the Scholar's academic progress is unsatisfactory or his conduct is in violation of the university's rules and regulations.

How to Apply

Application for the Singapore Scholarship must be submitted on the prescribed application form (The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on one side only). Please contact the Singapore Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate-General in your capital city for a copy of the Singapore Scholarship brochure and application form. You may click here for a softcopy of the application form for AY 05/06.
Applicants will be required to submit a typed-written essay of about 300-500 words. The essay is an important part of your application.
All supporting documents have to be attached. Those supporting documents that are not in English must have a certified translation in English. Translation and certification of transcripts and academic records have to be done by your educational institutions.
Applications must be endorsed and submitted by their respective ASEAN Governments. The relevant agencies to endorse the application are:
Brunei Darussalam
- Ministry of Education
Cambodia
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Cultural Relations and Scholarships Department.
Contact Person: Mrs Kan Neary
Indonesia
- Bureau of Foreign Co-operation
  Department of National Education
  Gedung C, Lantal 7
  Jl Jend. Sudirman
  Senayan
  Jakarta
  Tel No: 001-6221-5738181
  Fax No: 001-6221-5709445
  Contact person: Ibu Yun Widiati, SH
Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Mr Lytou Boupao, Director General (Department of Planning and International Cooperation)
  Ministry of Education
  Vientiane
  Lao PDR
  Tel No: 214722
  Fax No: 216006
Malaysia
- Public Service Department, Training Division
Contact Person: Cik Intan Liana
Myanmar
- Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development
  Foreign Economic Relations Department
  Minister's Office
  Theinbyu Road
  Botataung Township
  Yangon
  Tel No: 249431
  Fax No: 256424
Philippines
- NEDA and DFA
Thailand
- Ministry of Education, External Relations Division
Contact Person: Mr Rathawut Piamsarit
Vietnam
- Director General
  International Relations Department
  (Ministry of Education and Training)
  49 Da Co Viet Street
  Hanoi, Vietnam
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Documents submitted separately from applications will also not be considered.
Please also note that most shortlisted nominees will take the entrance examinations set by NTU or NUS. All shortlisted nominees will also have to undergo an interview conducted by interviewers from NTU , NUS and SMU. The entrance examinations and interviews will be conducted in the respective ASEAN countries.
The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipients is final.