ASEAN Scholarship for Malaysia
These ASEAN scholarships are for students from Malaysia joining Secondary 1, Secondary 3 or Pre-university 1 in selected Singapore secondary schools or junior colleges. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Students will have opportunities to broaden their horizons and develop important skills such as leadership, communication and other life skills. They can also help to promote goodwill and understanding among young people from different countries and Singapore.
Who is eligible
Malaysia nationals who:
- Are proficient in English.
- Have done consistently well in school examinations.
- Have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities.
Types of scholarships
Type of scholarship Date of birth Current school level Duration of scholarship Secondary 1 2 Jan 2009 to 1 Jan 2012 Standard 6 or Form 1 6 years Secondary 3 2 Jan 2007 to 1 Jan 2010 Form 2 or 3 4 years Pre-university 1 2 Jan 2005 to 1 Jan 2008 Form 5 (or similar) or taken 2021 SPM / 2021-2022 GCE O-Level examination 2 years
Type of scholarship | Date of birth | Current school level | Duration of scholarship |
Secondary 1 | 2 Jan 2009 to 1 Jan 2012 | Standard 6 or Form 1 | 6 years |
Secondary 3 | 2 Jan 2007 to 1 Jan 2010 | Form 2 or 3 | 4 years |
Pre-university 1 | 2 Jan 2005 to 1 Jan 2008 | Form 5 (or similar) or taken 2021 SPM / 2021-2022 GCE O-Level examination | 2 years |
Each scholarship leads to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level certificate or similar qualification.
The scholarship is renewed each year based on the scholar’s performance in school.
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Annual allowance with hostel accommodation.
- Settling-in allowance.
- Return economy airfare for East Malaysians or return transport allowance for West Malaysians.
- School fees.
- Examination fees for GCE O-Level and A-Level (once only, as applicable).
- Subsidised medical benefits and insurance cover for accidents.
KEY DATES
Wed, 15 Feb to Wed, 26 Apr 2023
Apply
Submit your application online. Jun 2023
Attend selection test
Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection test.
The selection test may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:
- Johor Bahru
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kuching
- Penang
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Aug 2023
Attend selection interview
Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection interview.
The selection interview may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:
- Johor Bahru
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kuching
- Penang
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2023
Award of scholarship
Successful applicants will be notified via email. Nov 2023
Secondary 1 and 3 scholarship recipients: arrive in Singapore
Jan 2024
Pre-university 1 scholarship recipients: arrive in Singapore
How to apply
You can apply from now till Wednesday, 26 April 2023.
Please note the system cannot be accessed on:
- 4 Mar 2023 (Saturday) 2pm to 5 Mar 2023 (Sunday) 2pm
- 1 Apr 2023 (Saturday) 2pm to 2 Apr 2023 (Sunday) 2pm
Note: If you have any questions about the application process, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Customer Service Centre.
How to apply for The ASEAN Scholarship 2023
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