The ASEAN Secondary and Pre-University Scholarships

From: Beny Irzanto (birzanto@cbn.net.id)
Category: General Studies
Date: 10/22/04

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The ASEAN Secondary and Pre-University Scholarships The Asean Scholarships aim to provide the young people of Asean with opportunities to develop their potential and training them in the skills that will enable them to step confidently into the new millennium. The ASEAN Secondary and Pre-University Scholarships lead to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education 'Ordinary' (GCE 'O') Level and 'Advanced' (GCE 'A') Level certificates. Outstanding students are able to secure further scholarships to study in the local or foreign universities after they have completed the GCE 'A' Level Examinations.

ASEAN Secondary Scholarships ASEAN Pre-University Scholarships S$2,200 (Secondary), S$2,400 (Pre-University) allowance per annum with accommodation S$200 settling-in allowance Transport allowance to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course Waiver of school fees Waiver of GCE 'O'/GCE 'A' Level examination fees Medical benefits 24-hour accident and insurance coverage.

THERE IS NO BOND ATTACHED TO THE SCHOLARSHIPS Please apply: http://www1.moe.edu.sg/ASEAN/apply.asp *) 1. What kind of qualifications must I have to apply? Students who are ASEAN nationals (except Singaporean) can apply for the scholarships For the SECONDARY ONE Scholarships, applicants must be in Standard 6 or Form 1 with consistently excellent school results.

For the SECONDARY THREE Scholarships, applicants must be in Form 3 (or equivalent) with consistently excellent school results For the PRE-UNIVERSITY Scholarships, applicants must have obtained at least 3 distinctions in the GCE 'O' Level/SPM examinations. These must include distinctions in Mathematics and a Science subject, with at least a Grade 3 in English Language. Students in Singapore Schools are not eligible to apply. 2. Is there a bond attached to the scholarship? There is no bond. 3. When is the application open? Click here for the schedules and application dates of the various scholarships. ASEAN (Indonesia) Secondary Three Application period: May-June Interview: October 4.

How do I apply?

To be considered for selection tests and interviews, please submit the completed application form along with photocopies of supporting, indicating the relevant SCHOLARSHIP TYPES on the top right hand corner of the envelope before closing date to: *) Officer-in-charge Scholarships Section 1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore 138675 5.

What is the application process like?

Shortlisted applicants have to go through selection tests and an interview. 6. Can I choose the junior college/school I'm posted to for study? The choice of the junior college/school scholars are posted to will be decided by the Ministry of Education. 7. If I have studied another language in my home country and it is not offered in Singapore, do I still have to take up a second language? You might not have to offer a second language in this case. However, it is subject to approval based on the circumstances. 8. Where can I get more information about school/junior college education and the syllabuses? Click on the following link for more information: http://www1.moe.edu.sg/moelinks.htm or follow the links on this website. 9. How often can I visit my home country while holding the scholarship? As often as you like at your own cost. However, during the school term, you will need the prior approval of the principal of the school/junior college that you are in.

Do you offer ASEAN Scholarships for university studies?

For information on the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships for studies at the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological university, visit the following websites:

Note in Bahasa Indonesia

*) Formulir pendaftaran bisa didapatkan mulai tgl 10 Mei 2004 di alamat: Embassy of the Republic of Singapore Block X/4, Kav. No. 2 Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kuningan Jakarta 12950 Consulate of the Republic of Singapore Pekanbaru Jl. Diponegoro IX No. 5 Pekanbaru 28133 Riau Ministry of Education School Placement & Scholarships Branch Scholarship Section 1 North Buona Vista Drive Podium Block, 3rd Level Singapore 138675 Republic of Singapore

Permintaan tertulis utk formulir pendaftaran harus disertai dgn amplop ukuran 16cm x 23 cm dgn alamat rumah (dan ditempeli perangko jika dikirimkan ke Kedutaan Singapore di Jakarta / Konsulat di Pekanbaru). Amplop ini hrs tertera "ASEAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDONESIA" pada sudut kiri atas. Formulir pendaftaran bersama dgn dokumen2x pendukung lainnya harus dikirim LANGSUNG kepada Ministry of Education Singapore dgn alamat yang tertera di atas selambatnya tgl 9 Juli 2004 Sesi Informasi akan diadakan di Jakarta pd tgl 19 Juni dan Pontianak pd tgl 20 Juni 2004. Untuk pendaftaran silakan mengirimkan e-mail TAM_Kim_Hee@moe.gov.sg atau Ms. Tam nomor (65)6879 7442 pada tgl 28 Mei 2004