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ASEAN Scholarship for Malaysia

These ASEAN scholarships are for students from Malaysia joining Secondary 1, Secondary 3 or Pre-university 1 in selected Singapore secondary schools or junior colleges. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.

Students will have opportunities to broaden their horizons and develop important skills such as leadership, communication and other life skills. They can also help to promote goodwill and understanding among young people from different countries and Singapore.

The application window for 2025 will open in February 2025. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens.

Who is eligible

Malaysia nationals who:

  • Are proficient in English.
  • Have done consistently well in school examinations.
  • Have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities.

Types of scholarships

Type of scholarship Date of birth Current school level Duration of scholarship
Secondary 1 2 Jan 2011 to 1 Jan 2014 Standard 6 or Form 1 6 years
Secondary 3 2 Jan 2009 to 1 Jan 2012 Form 2 or 3 4 years
Pre-university 1 2 Jan 2007 to 1 Jan 2010 Form 5 (or similar) or taken 2023-2024 SPM / GCE O-Level examination 2 years

Each scholarship leads to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level certificate or similar qualification.

The scholarship is renewed each year based on the scholar’s performance in school.

Benefits

The scholarship covers:

  • Annual allowance with hostel accommodation.
  • Settling-in allowance.
  • Return economy airfare for East Malaysians or return transport allowance for West Malaysians.
  • School fees.
  • Examination fees for GCE O-Level and A-Level (once only, as applicable).
  • Subsidised medical benefits and insurance cover for accidents.

KEY DATES FOR SECONDARY 1 AND 3

Mon, 10 Feb to Mon, 21 Apr 2025 (tentative)

Apply

Submit your application online.

Jun 2025 (tentative)

Attend selection tests

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection tests. Find out more about the selection tests here.

The selection tests may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:

  • Johor Bahru
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Kuching
  • Penang
Shortlisted candidates have been notified.
Aug 2025 (tentative)

Attend selection interview

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection interview.

The selection interview may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:

  • Johor Bahru
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Kuching
  • Penang
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2025 (tentative)

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Nov 2025 (tentative)

Arrive in Singapore

 

KEY DATES FOR PRE-UNIVERSITY 1

Mon, 10 Feb to Mon, 9 Jun 2025 (tentative)

Apply

Submit your application online.

Jul 2025 (tentative)

Attend selection tests

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection tests. Find out more about the selection tests here.

The selection tests may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:

  • Johor Bahru
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Kuching
  • Penang
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2025 (tentative)

Attend selection interview

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection interview.

The selection interview may be held in the following cities if there are enough shortlisted candidates:

  • Johor Bahru
  • Kota Kinabalu
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Kuching
  • Penang
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2025 (tentative)

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Jan 2026 (tentative)

Arrive in Singapore

 

How to apply

The application window for 2025 will open in February 2025. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens.