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Last Updated: 22 Nov 2024

ASEAN Scholarship for Thailand

These ASEAN scholarships are for students from Thailand joining 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

Thailand nationals who:

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

Duration of scholarship

This scholarship is:

  • Valid for 4 years (Secondary 3 to Pre-University 2) or 2 years (Pre-University 1 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

Types of scholarships

Type of scholarship Date of birth Results required Duration of scholarship
Secondary 3 2 Jan 2009 to 1 Jan 2012 Mathayom 1 and 2, or Mathayom 2 and 3 with a Grade Point Average of 3 and above in your final year results. 4 years
Pre-university 2 Jan 2007 to 1 Jan 2009 Mathayom 3 and 4, or Mathayom 4 and 5 with a Grade Point Average of 3 and above in your final year results. 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
  • 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

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. The selection tests may be computer-based (computer/laptop will be provided). Find out more about the selection tests here.

The selection tests will be held in the following cities:

  • Bangkok
  • Chiang Mai
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 Bangkok or Chiang Mai.

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

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Nov 2025 (tentative)

Secondary 3 scholarship recipients: arrive in Singapore

Jan 2026 (tentative)

Pre-university 1 scholarship recipients: 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.