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Last Updated: 30 Sep 2024

Tamil Language Elective Scholarship (TLES)

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

About TLES

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 Tamil Language Elective Programme. Only Singapore citizens are eligible.

Who is eligible

Singapore citizens who:

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

Additional requirements

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

They must also participate in:

  • TLEP-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 TLEP and offer H2 Tamil 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 TLEP-Sec

How to apply

Schools will nominate eligible students.

Approach your child’s secondary school for more information.


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