Last Updated: 30 Sep 2024
Japanese Language Elective Scholarship (JLES)
This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the Japanese Language Elective Programme (JLEP).
About JLES
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the JLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
Who is eligible
Singapore Citizens who:
- Are enrolled in the JLEP at MOE Language Centre
- Have done consistently well in school and obtained outstanding results in their GCE O-Level examinations or equivalent based on the school's internal assessment
- Obtained at least a B3 in GCE O-level Japanese
- Have good co-curricular activities record
- Have good conduct record
Additional requirements
Scholarship recipients must:
- Offer H2 Japanese
- Participate in the Overseas Immersion Programme, which is typically held in late November to early December, and other compulsory JLEP activities
- Not be concurrent recipients of any other MOE scholarships except the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS)
Where is JLEP offered
MOE Language Centre
How to apply
Application for 2025 cycle will start in mid-January 2025.
Selection for interview
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview.
If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results and school's recommendation.
Interview details
Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May.
Announcement of results
Successful candidates will be notified in June.
You can approach MOE Language Centre for more information.
Find out more about the other programme-specific scholarships for Pre-University.