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MOE Pre-University Scholarship

Run by Ministry of Education

In personSingapore2-year scholarship tenure (Pre-U1 to Pre-U2)FreeHighly selectiveHigh effort

About this opportunity

<p>The MOE Pre-University Scholarship is a two-year award from Singapore's Ministry of Education for top Pre-University 1 students who have strong academic results and a strong co-curricular record. It covers school fees (based on Singapore Citizen rates after subsidies, capped at S$2,400 per year) and includes an annual allowance of S$750.</p><ul><li>Open to Singapore Citizens, or non-Citizens with at least one Singapore Citizen parent</li><li>O-Level aggregate of 8 points or less (English, Higher Mother Tongue or Mother Tongue, plus 5 relevant subjects) or equivalent via school internal assessment</li><li>Good co-curricular and conduct record required</li><li>Tenable for 2 years; subject to annual renewal criteria</li><li>Cannot be held with other MOE scholarships, except the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS)</li></ul><p>Integrated Programme students are nominated by their school with interviews in February; non-IP students are invited for interviews based on O-Level results, held from late April to May. Results are announced in August.</p>

Who can apply

Singapore Citizens, or non-Citizens with at least one Singapore Citizen parent; Pre-University 1 students with an O-Level aggregate of 8 points or less (English, Higher Mother Tongue or Mother Tongue, plus 5 relevant subjects) or equivalent via school internal assessment; good CCA and conduct record

How to apply

IP students are nominated by their school from mid-October; non-IP students apply from January based on O-Level results. Apply via MOE's scholarship portal linked from the MOE page.

What you get

ScholarshipPrize money

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Ministry of Education.

Who can apply?+

Singapore Citizens, or non-Citizens with at least one Singapore Citizen parent; Pre-University 1 students with an O-Level aggregate of 8 points or less (English, Higher Mother Tongue or Mother Tongue, plus 5 relevant subjects) or equivalent via school internal assessment; good CCA and conduct record

Is it paid?+

No fees to apply. Selected participants may receive a stipend or prize from the organiser.

How do I apply?+

IP students are nominated by their school from mid-October; non-IP students apply from January based on O-Level results.

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Last verified 21 April 2026·Updated 14 April 2026