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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Singapore: ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R.

Overview

The ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R. 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.

Students from Lao P.D.R. are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R. to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligible candidates

- Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
- Nationals of Lao P.D.R.
- Born between 1994 to 1996
- Have completed at least Grade 10 of Upper Secondary
- Performed consistently well in their examinations, in particular Mathematics and the Sciences
- Offered English as a subject in Grade 10
- Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage


Important Dates

Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Application Period 26 April to 14 June
Selection Test Mid August
Interview Dates Mid August
Award of Scholarship September
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore Early October


Candidates short-listed for the selection test / interview will be notified at least 1 week before the selection test / interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application Procedure

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 Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Vientiane.

Embassy of The Republic of SingaporeThadeua Road, KM 3, Unit 4Watnak Village, Sisattanak DistrictVientianeLao People’s Democratic Republic

Alternatively, applicants may also print out a copy of the application form.

Important Note

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

All applicants who submitted their applications online must indicate “ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R.” and their online application number (example: 2010LA33ANM-I0001) on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

All applicants who submitted hardcopy application forms must indicate “ASEAN Scholarships for Lao P.D.R.” on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

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.

Test and Interview City

The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Vientiane.

Terms and Conditions

1.Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
2.Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
3.Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of scholarship term
4.Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
5.Waiver of GCE O-Level and A-Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
6.Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
7.Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
8.There is no bond attached to the scholarship


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