Biasiswa Scholarship for Malaysian

Students from Malaysia who wish to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary 1 level or Secondary school 3 level under the ASEAN Scholarships are welcome to apply for the Secondary 1 awards. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships may be considered for the Singapore Government’s Merit Awards.

The important dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test / interview dates.

Scholars selected to attend the bridging course will be required to arrive in Singapore in October 2010.

Offered Institute:
Selected Singapore Schools

Field of Study:
Secondary 1 to Pre-University 2 or Secondary 3 to Pre-University

Criteria & Eligibility:
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the Secondary 1 to Pre University scholarship:

• Nationals of Malaysia
• Born between 1996–1998
• Currently in Standard 6 or Form 1
• Have done consistently well in their school examinations
• Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the Secondary 3 to Pre University scholarship:

• Nationals of Malaysia
• Born between 1994–1996
• Currently in Form 2 or Form 3
• Have done consistently well in their school examinations
• Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage

Scholarship Coverage:

• Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
• Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
• Economy class air passage (for East Malaysians) or S$50 transport allowance (for West Malaysians) to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of scholarship term
• Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
• Waiver of GCE O-Level and A-Level (or equivalent) examination fees (once only, if applicable)
• Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
• Bridging course (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)

Bonding:
No bonding

How To Apply:

• Apply via online
• Submit certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education:
  • Birth Certificate;
  • Identity Card / Passport (if any); and
  • Final Year Examination Result Slips for the last two years to:
    
    MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
    SCHOOL PLACEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIPS BRANCH
    LEVEL 3, PODIUM BLOCK,
    1 NORTH BUONA VISTA DRIVE SINGAPORE 138675
    
• Original documents that are not in English must be translated; the translations must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. Please do not send any original documents.
• All applications should reach the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date.

Closing Date:
15 April 2010, before 10.00pm

Website

Application Form