MOE Pre-University Scholarships
The MOE Pre-University Scholarships are offered by the Ministry of Education to top students who have achieved outstanding academic results and excelled in co-curricular and other activities.
Download the application form (IP) for the MOE Pre-University Scholarships (44kb .pdf).
Eligibility
Candidates should:
- be Singapore Citizens or non-Citizens with at least one parent who is a Singapore Citizen;
- have done consistently well in school and obtained an aggregate of not more than 8 points in the 2008 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination for English + High Mother Tongue / Mother Tongue + 5 relevant subjects (as in the Pre-University Admission Criteria) / equivalent results based on the IP school’s internal assessment
- have a very good record of co-curricular activities
- not currently be in receipt of any other MOE scholarship (except EESIS and ESIP)
Application
Any dates given below are tentative and subject to change.
IP Applicants (including IP DSA Applicants)
Applications open in end October 2008. IP applicants (including IP DSA applicants) may apply for this scholarship using their IP school results at Secondary 4 or equivalent levels. Applications should be submitted to their current schools/JCs. Their current schools/JCs will nominate suitable candidates for the selection interview by mid November 2008.
IP applicants (including IP DSA applicants) are required to submit with their application form a 1 page typewritten essay (font size: 12, single line spacing) briefly describing themselves, and why they wish to apply for this scholarship.
Non-IP Applicants (including Non-IP DSA Applicants)
Applications will open in early January 2009.
Please re-visit this website for Non-IP application details in December 2008.
Selection for Scholarship Awards for IP Applicants
IP applicants, recommended by their IP school / JC, will be awarded the scholarships based on their performance at the selection interview.
Selection interview for IP applicants, recommended by their IP school/JC, will be conducted in February 2009.
Results of the scholarship selection will be announced by May 2009.
Terms & Conditions
The scholarship is valued at $750 per annum and covers school fees based on Singapore Citizens’ rates. It is tenable for 2 years, subject to satisfactory progress at the end of JC1. Successful applicants are not required to enter into a bond to serve the Singapore Government.