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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.

Application for 2023 has closed. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens in 2024.


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 2009 to 1 Jan 2012 SD 6 or SMP 1 6 years
Secondary 3 2 Jan 2007 to 1 Jan 2010 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

Wed, 15 Feb to Wed, 3 May 2023

Apply

Submit your application online.

Jun 2023

Attend selection test

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

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

  • Jakarta
  • Surabaya
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Jul 2023

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:

  • Jakarta
  • Surabaya
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2023

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Nov 2023

Arrive in Singapore

How to apply

Application for 2023 has closed. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens in 2024.