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Last Updated: 30 Sep 2024

Malay Language Elective Scholarship (MLES)

This scholarship is awarded in Secondary 3 to students admitted to the Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP-Sec).

About MLES

It is awarded for 4 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the MLEP-Sec. Only Singapore citizens are eligible.

Who is eligible

Singapore citizens who:

  • Are enrolled in the MLEP-Sec
  • Have earned at least an ‘A2’ grade in Malay Language or ‘B3’ grade in Higher Malay, or equivalent in their Secondary 2 examinations
  • Have a good conduct record

Additional requirements

Scholarship recipients must take Literature in Malay as a full or elective subject at O-Level.

They must also participate in:

  • MLEP-Sec Camp (during the June holidays in Secondary 3)
  • Overseas immersion programme (at the end of Secondary 3)
  • School-based activities and programmes

They must enrol into MLEP and offer H2 Malay Language and Literature to be considered for scholarship renewal at Pre-University level.

They must not be concurrent recipients of any other MOE scholarships except the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS).

Which schools offer MLEP-Sec

How to apply

Schools will nominate eligible students.

Approach your child’s secondary school for more information.


Find out more about the Malay Language Elective Scholarship (MLES) for Pre-University and other programme-specific scholarships for secondary schools.