Last Updated: 05 Jan 2026

ASEAN Scholarship

Students from ASEAN countries can apply for the ASEAN Scholarship to study in Singapore. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.

Applications for Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines and Vietnam are now open!

Applications for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar will open in April 2026. Join our mailing list to be informed when application window for your country opens.

MOE offers scholarships to bright young students from ASEAN countries to study in Singapore.

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. Both international and local students can look forward to opportunities to develop cross-cultural skills and a global outlook.

Find out more about the scholarships for students from these countries and other FAQs:

Brunei

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Brunei joining Secondary 1, Secondary 3 or Pre-university 1 in selected Singapore secondary schools or junior colleges.

Application period

January to February

Cambodia

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Cambodia joining Secondary 3 in selected Singapore secondary schools.

Application period

April to May

Indonesia

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Indonesia joining Secondary 1 or Secondary 3 in selected Singapore secondary schools.

Application period

January to February

Lao PDR

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Lao PDR joining Secondary 3 in selected Singapore secondary schools.

Application period

April to May

Malaysia

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Malaysia joining Secondary 1, Secondary 3 or Pre-university 1 in selected Singapore secondary schools or junior colleges.

Application period

January to March

Myanmar

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Myanmar joining Secondary 3 in selected Singapore secondary schools.

Application period

April to May

Thailand

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Thailand joining Secondary 3 or Pre-university 1 in selected Singapore secondary schools or junior colleges.

Application period

January to February