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Last Updated: 28 February 2023

ASEAN Scholarship for Malaysia

These ASEAN scholarships are for students from Malaysia joining Secondary 1, 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.

Who is eligible

Malaysia 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 Duration of scholarship
Secondary 1 2 Jan 2009 to 1 Jan 2012 Standard 6 or Form 1 6 years
Secondary 3 2 Jan 2007 to 1 Jan 2010 Form 2 or 3 4 years
Pre-university 1 2 Jan 2005 to 1 Jan 2008 Form 5 (or similar) or taken 2021 SPM / 2021-2022 GCE O-Level examination 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 for East Malaysians or return transport allowance for West Malaysians.
  • 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, 26 Apr 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:

  • Johor Bahru
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Kuching
  • Penang
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Aug 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:

  • Johor Bahru
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Kuching
  • Penang
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2023

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Nov 2023

Secondary 1 and 3 scholarship recipients: arrive in Singapore

Jan 2024

Pre-university 1 scholarship recipients: arrive in Singapore

How to apply

You can apply from now till Wednesday, 26 April 2023.

APPLY NOW


Please note the system cannot be accessed on:

  • 4 Mar 2023 (Saturday) 2pm to 5 Mar 2023 (Sunday) 2pm
  • 1 Apr 2023 (Saturday) 2pm to 2 Apr 2023 (Sunday) 2pm

Note: If you have any questions about the application process, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Customer Service Centre.