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ASEAN Scholarship for Lao PDR

This ASEAN Scholarship is for students from Lao PDR joining Secondary 3 in selected Singapore secondary schools. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.

Students will have opportunities to broaden their horizons and develop important skills such as leadership, communication and other life skills. They can also help to promote goodwill and understanding among young people from different countries and Singapore.

The application window for 2024 will open in April 2024. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens.

Who is eligible

Lao PDR nationals who fulfil all the following conditions:

  • Are born on 2 Jan 2008 to 1 Jan 2011.
  • Are proficient in English.
  • Have done consistently well in school examinations.
  • Have completed at least Grade 10 of upper secondary.
  • Have studied English as a subject in Grade 10.
  • Have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities.

Duration of scholarship

The scholarship is:

  • Valid for 4 years from Secondary 3 to Pre-university 2, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level certificate, or similar qualification.
  • Renewed each year based on scholar's performance in school.

Benefits

The scholarship covers:

  • Annual allowance with hostel accommodation.
  • Settling-in allowance.
  • Return economy airfare.
  • School fees.
  • Examination fees for GCE O-Level and A-Level (once only, if applicable).
  • Subsidised medical benefits and insurance cover for accidents.

KEY DATES

Mon, 1 Apr to Thu, 30 May 2024 (tentative)

Apply

Submit your application online.

Jul 2024 (tentative)

Attend selection tests

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend the selection tests in Vientiane. Find out more about the selection tests here.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2024 (tentative)

Attend selection interview

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 1 week in advance to attend a selection interview in Vientiane.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Sep 2024 (tentative)

Award of scholarship

Successful applicants will be notified via email.

Nov 2024 (tentative)

Arrive in Singapore

How to apply

The application window for 2024 will open in April 2024. Join our mailing list to be informed when application opens.