Last Updated: 28 February 2023
Programme-specific scholarships for Pre-University
Scholarships may be offered to Singapore Pre-University students pursuing specific programmes. For example, students in the Art, Music and Language Elective Programmes. Learn if your child is eligible.
These scholarships are offered to students pursuing a particular programme of study. Students must be enrolled in schools or language centres which offer these programmes to qualify for the scholarships.
Speak to your child’s school or language centre for information about applying.
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Art Elective Programme (AEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the AEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements | Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer AEP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April or May, and the interview will be conducted in April or May.
You must present a personal portfolio comprising your artwork for the interview. Your portfolio can include:
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Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University to students admitted to the Bicultural Studies Programme (BSP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the BSP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements | Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer BSP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview | If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview.
If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded to Pre-University students who have strong foundations in mathematics and science, with an inclination towards applied, interdisciplinary and hands-on learning.
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an annual allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in ETPS. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
For scholarship recipients taking the GCE A-Level examinations
For scholarship recipients taking International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Scholarship recipients will also be strongly encouraged to participate in a hands-on engineering-related project or learning activity of student’s choice within the duration of the scholarship. Some examples include participation in the Engineering Innovation Challenge (EIC), Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) or equivalent. |
Which schools offer ETPS |
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How to apply | Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your school's internal assessment and recommendation. |
Announcement of results |
Successful candidates will be notified in July. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Humanities Scholarship and Programme (HSP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the HSP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements | For scholarship recipients taking the GCE A-Level examinations
You must offer the following subjects:
For scholarship recipients taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) You must offer the following subjects:
Scholars must not be concurrent recipients of any other MOE scholarships except the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS). |
Which schools offer HSP | |
How to apply |
For IP students: Applications for 2024 cycle will start in mid-October 2023. |
Selection, interview and announcement of result |
If you are in the Integrated Programme
If you are not in the Integrated Programme
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This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the CLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer CLEP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the English Language Elective Programme (ELEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the ELEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer ELEP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the MLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements | Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer MLEP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Tamil Language Elective Programme (TLEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the TLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer TLEP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the French Language Elective Programme (FLEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the FLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Where is FLEP offered | MOE Language Centre (Bishan) |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the German Language Elective Programme (GLEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the GLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Where is GLEP offered | MOE Language Centre (Bishan) |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Japanese Language Elective Programme (JLEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the JLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Where is JLEP offered | MOE Language Centre (Bishan) |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the a Spanish Language Elective Programme (SLEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the SLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Where is SLEP offered | MOE Language Centre (Newton) |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Music Elective Programme (MEP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the MEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer MEP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details |
Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April or May, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. If shortlisted, you must submit a personal portfolio that has either of the following:
You will have to submit your portfolio online in March, before the interview. For the performance portfolio, you must submit a recording that is done less than 3 months before the submission deadline. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the National Elective Tamil Language Programme (NETP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the NETP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Where is NETP offered | Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC) |
How to apply | Contact the Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC) to find out about the 2023 application. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Regional Studies Programme (RSP).
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the RSP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens who:
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Additional requirements |
Scholarship recipients must:
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Which schools offer RSP | |
How to apply |
Application for 2024 cycle will start in mid-January 2024. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation. |
Interview details | Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in June. |