ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R.
Applications for the 2009 ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R. are now closed. We thank all applicants for their interest.
The ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R. is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.
The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.
Students from Lao P.D.R. are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R. to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
- Nationals of Lao P.D.R.
- Between 14+ to 16+ years old (as of January 2009)
- Have completed at least Grade 10 of Upper Secondary
- Performed consistently well in their examinations, in particular Mathematics and the Sciences
- Offered English as a subject in Grade 10
Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Period | 2 May to 2 June 2008 |
| Selection Test | July / August |
| Interview Dates | July / August |
| Award of Scholarship | Early September |
| Arrival of Scholar in Singapore | Early October |
Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Where to obtain application forms during the application period
Embassy of The Republic of Singapore
Ban Naxay, Unit 12
Nong Bon Road
Saysettha District
Vientiane
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
You can download the form here. (Applications have closed)
Test and Interview City
The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Vientiane
Terms and Conditions
- 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 to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
- Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
- Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
- Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
- Bridging courses in Singapore before start of course
- There is no bond attached to the scholarship