SUSS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
SUSS's ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship covers subsidised tuition plus annual stipends for ASEAN entrants. File the application between 1 February and 15 March, prepare for interviews, and plan to fulfil the MOE Tuition Grant bond in Singapore after graduation.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Who It Targets: ASEAN citizens (excluding Singapore) matriculating into full-time SUSS undergraduate programmes other than law
- Eligibility: Strong academic history with leadership, community involvement, and clear communication skills demonstrated through admissions materials
- Tenable Institution: Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
- Bond: Acceptance of the MOE Tuition Grant triggers a three-year service obligation with a Singapore-registered employer for international graduates
Award Components
- 100% coverage of subsidised tuition fees (after the compulsory MOE Tuition Grant)
- S$5,800 living allowance each academic year to support day-to-day expenses
- S$3,000 accommodation allowance per academic year for approved housing plans
- S$1,750 one-time computer allowance at enrolment for essential devices
Eligibility Highlights
- Applicants must be citizens of ASEAN member countries other than Singapore and enrol in SUSS as full-time freshmen (law programmes excluded).
- Admissions portfolio should show excellent academic achievements plus active co-curricular and service records.
- Scholarship panels expect strong leadership potential, communication skills, and commitment to community engagement across ASEAN.
- Recipients must maintain good academic standing and comply with scholar engagement requirements set by SUSS.
Application Roadmap
- Confirm your SUSS admissions timeline and gather certified transcripts, identification documents, and proof of achievements.
- Submit the SUSS undergraduate application first, ensuring your chosen programme and supporting materials are complete.
- Between 1 February and 15 March, lodge the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship application via the SUSS e-application portal.
- Monitor email for shortlist notifications and be ready for interviews or assessments scheduled by end May.
- If selected, sign the scholarship acceptance, complete Tuition Grant formalities, and arrange any required immigration paperwork.
- Plan finances and accommodation in advance so the living and housing allowances can stretch through each academic year.
Preparation Playbook
- Curate stories that link your ASEAN background and community work to SUSS's social sciences mission and applied learning focus.
- Practise interview responses that demonstrate leadership, resilience, and readiness for SUSS's curriculum.
- Map out a realistic housing and living budget that factors in allowance disbursement schedules.
- Review MOE Tuition Grant obligations early and explore post-graduation career pathways in Singapore to satisfy the bond.
- Engage SUSS outreach webinars or current scholars to understand expectations, mentorship, and scholar activities.
