ASEAN Scholarships for Filipinos
Ministry of Singapore
Deadline: 7 May 2010 (10PM)
Website: www.moe.gov.sg
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The ASEAN Scholarships for The Philippines is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced (GCE A-Level) (or equivalent) certificate.
The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.
WHO MAY APPLY
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
Nationals of The Philippines
Born between 1994 to 1996
Completed at least 2nd Year High School
Preference will be given to those who have completed 3rd Year High School
Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage
REQUIREMENTS
There are 2 modes of application – online or hardcopy application. Each applicant should submit only ONE application. Please do not submit a hardcopy application if you have chosen to apply online and vice versa.
Online application
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For online scholarship applications, please use the online application system.
Hardcopy application
Applicants who do not have internet access may obtain the hardcopy forms from Singapore Embassy in Manila.
Singapore Embassy in Manila
505 Rizal Drive
1634 Fort Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City
The Philippines
Alternatively, applicants may also print out a copy of the application form.
All applicants are required to submit certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education:
(i) Birth Certificate;
(ii) Identity Card / Passport (if any); and
(iii) Final Year Examination Result Slips for the last two years
Ministry of Education
School Placement and Scholarships Branch
Level 3, Podium Block,
1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore 138675
Original documents that are not in English must be translated; the translations must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. Please do not send any original documents.
All applications and supporting documents should reach the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date.
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of scholarship term
Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Waiver of GCE O-Level and A-Level (or equivalent) examination fees (once only, if applicable)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
There is no bond attached to the scholarship
CONTACT INFORMATION
Singapore Embassy in Manila
505 Rizal Drive
1634 Fort Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City
The Philippines
