ASEAN scholarship in Singapore opens doors for Grade 9 Filipino students

If studying in a different part of the world excites you, then you might want to bookmark this page. Singapore is offering scholarships to Filipino students once again, giving them the chance to study at their schools.

According to the Ministry of Education (MOE), Filipino students who are in Grade 9 and above "will have opportunities to broaden their horizons and develop important skills such as leadership, communication and other life skills" through the ASEAN Scholarship.

"They can also help to promote goodwill and understanding among young people from different countries and Singapore," it added.

The program is looking for students who are born between Jan. 2, 2008 to Jan. 1, 2011, are currently in Grade 9 or above, and are proficient in English.

Additionally, they must have done consistently well in school examinations and have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities.

The scholarship is valid for 4 years from Secondary 3 to Pre-University 2, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level certificate or similar qualification. It can be renewed each year based on the scholar’s performance in school.

In addition, the offer comes with an annual allowance with hostel accommodation, a settling-in allowance, return economy airfare, school fees, one-time examination fees for GCE O-Level and A-Level, and subsidized medical benefits and insurance cover for accidents.

Interested students may send in their application online starting Jan. 8 to Feb. 24, 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified at least a week in advance to attend the selection tests in Manila in March.

From there, candidates will be shortlisted for a selection interview in April before the announcement of the final scholars in May.