Singapore Scholarship for ASEAN Countries, Undergraduate study ...

Singapore Scholarship for a full-time Undergraduate study at the Singapore University

Summary
Scholarships for applicants from ASEAN countries to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University.

Level: undergraduate
Study in: Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University
Application Deadline: – (open in November 2011)
Subsidy: full tuition fees, living allowance, One return economy class air ticket

Description

The Singapore Scholarship is a Government to Government Scholarship for students who are citizens of ASEAN limb countries (except Singapore) and is for a full-time undergraduate study at the Singapore university (NUS, NTU or SMU).

The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University. The courses offered by the respective universities under the Singapore Scholarship are indicated in the Singapore Scholarship application form.

A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any additional Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government. There is no bond imposed on the Scholarship by the Singapore Government. The Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation.

The scholarship is open to applicants who have not gained admission and are currently not studying at the Singapore Universities.

The scholarship is awarded based on merit. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a excellent 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.

Benefits

It covers full tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,300 (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during school semester) per academic year. In addendum, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated inn will be provided during school semester.

One return economy class air ticket is provided for the Scholar's passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional help will be provided for additional journey expenses.

Eligibility

Citizens of ASEAN limb countries (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the Singapore Scholarship. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a excellent command of English and meet the entry requirements for NTU, NUS and SMU. They are:

Indonesia
- completed Indonesia SMU Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN) with brilliant academic results
- currently undergoing 1st year of undergraduate studies in a local Indonesian university is preferred.

Malaysia
- completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 additional 'A' level subjects
- completed UEC examinations

For additional countries, see at http://app.scp.gov.sg/scholareligible.asp

How to Apply

Application for the Singapore Scholarship must be submitted on the prescribed application form (The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on one side only). Please contact the Singapore Delegation/ High Commission/Consulate-General in your capital city for a copy of the Singapore Scholarship brochure and application form. For Indonesian applicants, please click http://www.mfa.gov.sg/scp/ApplicationFormForAY11-12_Indon.pdf for a softcopy of the application form for AY 11/12.

Applicants will be required to submit a typed-written essay of about 300-500 words. The essay is an vital part of your application.

All supporting documents have to be emotionally involved. Persons supporting documents that are not in English must have a certified translation in English. Translation and certification of transcripts and academic minutes have to be done by your educational institutions.

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
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