Regional Studies Programme Scholarship (RSPS)

About RSPS

It is awarded for 4 to 6 years, depending on the year it is awarded. 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 Regional Studies Programme. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.

Who is eligible

Singapore Citizens admitted to a Regional Studies Programme who have good co-curricular activity and conduct record.

Additional requirements

Scholarship recipients must take Malay (Special Programme) or Bahasa Indonesia as a Third Language at Secondary level, and take H2 History (Southeast Asia module) or IB History with 30-hour Advanced Conversational Malay Language or Bahasa Indonesia at Pre-University level.

They must also participate in:

• Combined Cultural Camp (Secondary 1)
• Seminar on contemporary Southeast Asia (Secondary 3)
• Overseas immersion activities throughout secondary school

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

Which schools offer RSP

• Anglo Chinese School (Independent)
• Cedar Girls’ Secondary School
• Raffles Institution
• Raffles Girls’ School
• Victoria School

How to apply

Schools will nominate eligible students. Approach your child’s secondary school for more information.

Find out more about the Regional Studies Programme Scholarship (RSPS) for Pre-University and other programme-specific scholarships for secondary schools.