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ASEAN Scholarship for Indonesia

These ASEAN scholarships are for students from Indonesia joining Secondary 1 or Secondary 3 in selected Singapore secondary schools. 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

Indonesia nationals who:

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

Types of scholarships

Type of scholarship Date of birth Current school level Tenure of scholarship
Secondary 1 2 Jan 2012 to 1 Jan 2015 SD 6 or SMP 1 6 years
Secondary 3 2 Jan 2010 to 1 Jan 2013 SMP 2 or 3 4 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 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 (tentative)

Apply

Submit your application online.

Sat, 11 Apr and Sun, 12 Apr 2026 (tentative)

Attend selection tests

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection tests. Find out more about the selection tests here.

The selection tests may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:

  • Bandung
  • Batam
  • Jakarta
  • Makassar
  • Medan
  • Palembang
  • Surabaya
  • Yogyakarta
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
May to early Jun 2026 (tentative)

Attend selection interview

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection interview.

The selection interview may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:

  • Bandung
  • Batam
  • Jakarta
  • Makassar
  • Medan
  • Palembang
  • Surabaya
  • Yogyakarta
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Jun 2026 (tentative)

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Nov 2026 (tentative)

Arrive in Singapore

How to apply

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