ASEAN Scholarships for Myanmar
Applications for the 2009 ASEAN Scholarships for Myanmar are now closed. We thank all applicants for their interest.
The ASEAN Scholarships for Myanmar 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 the Union of Myanmar are nominated by the Myanmar Ministry of Education for the scholarships. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.
Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria to be nominated for the scholarship:
- Nationals of the Union of Myanmar
- Between 14+ to 16+ years old (as of January 2009)
- Completed at least Grade 9 and have done consistently well in school examinations
- Be proficient in English and have offered English Language as a subject at Grades 9 and 10
Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Selection Test and Interview Dates | August |
| Award of Scholarship | Early September |
| Arrival of Scholar in Singapore | Late September |
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
For enquiries on scholarship applications, please contact the Myanmar Ministry of Education.
Test and Interview City
The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Yangon
Terms and Conditions
- Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 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 scholarship term
- Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
- Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) examination fees (once only, if applicable)
- Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
- Bridging course
- There is no bond attached to the scholarship