SINGAPORE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FILIPINO STUDENTS

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REBECCA S. VINO

7here is an offer from the Ministry of (ducation M2( in 6ingapore for an A6(A1 6cholarship for Grade and above )ilipino students who want to pursue their studies in the /ion &ity. 7he scholarship is valid for four years from 6econdary to Pre-university level, according to the M2(. )or )ilipino students to Tualify, they must meet the following criteria %orn between -an. , and -an. , currently enrolled in Grade or above and proficient in (nglish. Applicants must also have done consistently well in school examinations and have good record of participation in co-curricular activities. 7he scholarship is subMect to annual renewal based on the scholar's academic performance. 6uccessful candidates will enMoy a comprehensive package of benefits, including annual allowance with hostel accommodation, settling-in allowance, return economy airfare, school fees, examination fees for G&( 2-/evel and A-/evel once only, as applicable , subsidi]ed medical benefits, and insurance cover for accidents. 7he deadline for applications for the A6(A1 6cholarship for the Philippines is on )eb. .

Interested students may apply through this link https www.moe.gov.sg financial-matters awards-scholarships asean-scholarship philippines"fbclid IwAR b an6g(A81Ti vIvn&)i 9 2lI/d=m4d7fA Gblf;G ka.'y]

6hortlisted candidates will be informed at least one week in advance to attend the selection tests in Manila in March, as well as the selection interview in April. 6uccessful applicants will be notified via email in May.

-o2o7he author is a 7eacher III at Mexico 1ational +igh 6chool