The Singapore Scholarship was launched by then-Prime Minister of Singapore Mr Goh Chok Tong at the 6th ASEAN Summit in December 1998.

Each year, a small group of students from ASEAN countries are awarded the Singapore Scholarship to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree in a wide range of courses (except for Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture and Law) at one of Singapore’s universities – the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS) or the Singapore Management University (SMU).  The duration of the Scholarship is for three to four years, depending on the course of study.

Applicants must be endorsed by their respective governments, and the scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis on academic merit. 

We welcome qualified students to apply for the Singapore Scholarship.

Applicant must meet all the below requirements

Citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the Singapore Scholarship. 

Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for NTU, NUS and SMU. The Singapore Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis on academic merit.

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)


• General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 4 other 'A' level subjects


• Unified Examination Certification (UEC)

• The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University. It covers full tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,300 (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during school semester) per academic year. In addition, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated hostel will be provided during school semester.
• One return economy class air ticket is provided for the scholar’s passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.
• A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government.
• Upon graduation from the universities, scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries.
• The scholarship is open to applicants who have not gained admission and are currently not studying at the Singapore universities.
• The Singapore Government reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship if the scholar's academic progress is unsatisfactory or his/her conduct is in violation of the university's rules and regulations.