Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Just Ask Do Singapore offered scholarship for Asean countries ?

Hi Jojo the Singapore Scholarship for ASEAN Countries is under the Singapore Cooperation Programme. The countries are as follows :-
Brunei Darussalam
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other ‘A’ level subjects

Cambodia
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Cambodian university

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

Lao People's Democratic Republic
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Laotian university

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

Myanmar
- completed at least 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Myanmar university

Philippines
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Filipino university

Thailand
- completed Thai Mathayom 6 examinations

Vietnam
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Vietnamese university

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. 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 addition, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated hostel 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 assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.

A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other 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 Singapore Government reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship if the Scholar’s academic progress is unsatisfactory or his conduct is in violation of the university's rules and regulations.

As for more detail you can direct your inquiry to

Singapore Scholarship
c/o Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248 163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg