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A: The Singapore Scholarship is a Government to Government Scholarship for students who are citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) and is for a full-time undergraduate study at the Singapore university (NUS, NTU or SMU). Q: What does the Singapore Scholarship cover? A: The Singapore Scholarship covers full tuition fees, living allowance of S$4,300 per annum and accommodation fee based on the room rates at each university during the school semester. One economy class air ticket from scholar's home country to Singapore at the commencement of their undergraduate course and one economy class air ticket from Singapore to their home country upon successful completion of their undergraduate course. No further financial assistance will be provided for other travel expenses as well as any additional expenses/fees incurred during the Overseas' Exchange Programme, Overseas' Attachments or Summer Courses taken up by the scholars with their respective universities. Q: What is the difference between this Award and other Scholarships Scheme? A: Under the Singapore Scholarship, the Singapore Government will not impose any bond on the scholars. However, all scholars are expected to return home at the end of their studies in Singapore to contribute to the development of their country. This is different from other undergraduate scholarship schemes, where the graduating students would be obliged to work in Singapore for certain period of time to repay the tuition grant from the Singapore Government. In the case of the Singapore Scholarship, the Singapore Cooperation Programme is sponsoring by paying the full tuition fees for these ASEAN scholars who therefore do not need to apply for the tuition grant with the universities. Q: What are the courses offered under the Singapore Scholarship? A: The courses offered by the respective universities under the Singapore Scholarship are indicated in the Singapore Scholarship application form. A copy of the Singapore Scholarship Application Form can be downloaded from our website http://www.scp.gov.sg/ Q: Is there a quota set for each ASEAN country? A: The scholarship is awarded based on merit. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for the universities. Shortlisted candidates have to sit for an entrance exam and interview at the respective ASEAN countries except for candidates from Brunei and Malaysia who will only sit for the interview. Q :Why do some scholars need to undergo bridging courses? A: There are considerable differences in the school syllabus and educational system between some of the ASEAN countries and Singapore. Thus our scholars will benefit from a one-year bridging course before starting their undergraduate studies. During the bridging programme, they will be given tuition in English, Maths and other core subjects such as Economics and Physics. Q: Where can I obtain information on the Singapore Scholarship? A: Interested applicants may wish to visit our website http://www.scp.gov.sg/ for more information on the Singapore Scholarship. Q: Can I apply for other Scholarships after I have been awarded the Singapore Scholarship? A: A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government. Q: When is the course commencement date for each academic year? A: The academic year for the Singapore universities starts in July/August. Q: What are the application procedures and supporting documents to be attached with the applications? A: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form and must be endorsed by the respective recipient Government. All supporting documents must be certified true copy by a Education Institution. Applicants have to submit an English translation for any supporting documents that are not in English. The following documents have to be submitted with the application form: * High school exam results slip * University transcripts (if applicable) * Secondary school exam results slip * Additional results slip eg. TOEFL, SAT * Academic awards and extra-Curricular activities certificates for the last four years * University entrance exam results (if any) * Copies of the Birth Certificate and Passport The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipient is final. Last updated on 10 November 2008 |
