Last Updated: 27 Nov 2025

ASEAN Scholarship for Thailand

These ASEAN scholarships are for students from Thailand joining 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.

The application window for 2026 will open in January 2026. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens in 2026.

Who is eligible

Thailand nationals who:

Are proficient in English
Have done consistently well in school examinations
Have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities

Duration of scholarship

This scholarship is:

Valid for 4 years (Secondary 3 to Pre-University 2) or 2 years (Pre-University 1 to Pre-University 2), leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level certificate or similar qualification
Renewed each year based on the scholar’s performance in school

Types of scholarships

Type of scholarship	Date of birth	Results required	Duration of scholarship
Secondary 3	2 Jan 2010 to 1 Jan 2013	Mathayom 1 and 2, or Mathayom 2 and 3 with a Grade Point Average of 3 and above in your final year results.	4 years
Pre-university	2 Jan 2008 to 1 Jan 2010	Mathayom 3 and 4, or Mathayom 4 and 5 with a Grade Point Average of 3 and above in your final year results.	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
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

Mon, 5 Jan to Fri, 27 Feb 2026 (tentative)

Apply

Submit your application online.

Sat, 9 May 2026 (tentative)

Attend selection tests

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection tests in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The selection tests may be computer-based (computer/laptop will be provided).

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Jun 2026 (tentative)

Attend selection interview

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend a selection interview in Bangkok or Chiang Mai.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Sep 2026 (tentative)

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Nov 2026 (tentative)

Secondary 3 scholarship recipients: arrive in Singapore

Jan 2027 (tentative)

Pre-university 1 scholarship recipients: arrive in Singapore

How to apply