Last Updated: 10 Oct 2025
MOE Pre-University Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $2,400 per year are offered to top-performing Pre-University 1 students. Learn about it.
This scholarship is offered to top Pre-University 1 students who have achieved outstanding academic results and excelled in co-curricular and other activities.
It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an annual allowance of $750 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen’s rates less any subsidies, subject to annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria.
Who is eligible |
Singapore Citizens, or non-Citizens with at least 1 parent who is a Singapore Citizen, who:
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Additional requirements | Scholarship recipients must not be concurrent recipients of any other MOE scholarships except the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS). |
How to apply |
For IP students: Application for 2026 cycle starts on Monday, 13 October 2025 and ends at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. No offline applications will be accepted after the application period ends. To apply for the scholarship, a valid SingPass account with 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) is required to access the application system. Details on the application for a SingPass can be found on the . As the set up for SingPass Myinfo may not be immediate, we strongly encourage students to complete your SingPass application early to avoid encountering technical issues close to application closing. Log in to the through your SingPass and register as a new user to create an account using your personal valid email address. After your account has been successfully created, you may log in using your SingPass to access the application form. You will need to submit an essay of about 500-600 words on either of the following questions:
When submitting your essay, indicate the question you have selected and provide a title that captures what your essay is about. Please ensure that your essay does not exceed 600 words. You may refer to this guide when completing your online application. For all other students: Application for 2026 cycle will start in January 2026. |
Selection for interview |
If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview which commences in early March. If you are not in the Integrated Programme, you will be invited for the scholarship selection interview based on your GCE O-Level examination results. Interviews commence in early April. |
Announcement of results | Successful candidates will be notified in August. |