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ASEAN Scholarship for Myanmar

This ASEAN scholarship is for students from Myanmar joining Secondary 3 in selected Singapore secondary schools. 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 April 2025. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens.

Who is eligible

Myanmar nationals who:

  • Are born on 2 Jan 2009 to 1 Jan 2012
  • Are proficient in English
  • Have done consistently well in school examinations
  • Have completed at least Grade 9
  • Have studied English as a subject in Grades 9 and 10
  • Have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities

Duration of scholarship

This 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
  • 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
  • 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

Tue, 1 Apr to Fri, 30 May 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 in Yangon. The selection tests may be computer-based (computer/laptop will be provided). Find out more about the selection tests here.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Aug 2025 (tentative)

Attend selection interview

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

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

How to apply

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