Lasallian Scholarship (SJII): 2025 Profile & Admissions Guide
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TL;DR
SJII's Lasallian Scholarship keeps international education accessible to Singaporeans who lead with Lasallian values—build a service-heavy portfolio, polish communication, and be interview-ready by Term 1 each year.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: 2026 intake runs 17 February – 11 May 2025 (testing 17 May, interviews 22 May) — last checked 2025-10-03
- Official Portal: SJII Scholarship Programme
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens entering Grade 7 with outstanding academics, CCA, and Lasallian service records
- Award Volume: Up to four merit-based, means-tested scholarships each year (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
- Pathway: Six-year route from Grade 7 to Grade 12 at St. Joseph's Institution International
- Bond: No post-graduation bond; scholars uphold Lasallian leadership and service commitments throughout the programme
What Scholars Receive
- Tiered financial support (Tier 1/Tier 2) that subsidises tuition and compulsory school fees for the full six-year run, calibrated through means testing
- Structured Lasallian formation with mentorship, guided reflection, and values-centred leadership experiences
- Priority consideration for overseas immersion, service, and leadership expeditions that align with Lasallian charism
- Continued fee support provided academic, conduct, and service benchmarks are maintained each year
Key Dates (2026 Intake)
- Applications open: 17 February 2025
- Applications close: 11 May 2025
- Scholarship testing: 17 May 2025 (Math, English, CEM baseline assessments)
- Panel interviews: 22 May 2025 with the Scholarship Committee and Senior Leadership Team
Application Roadmap
- Check intake timeline – mark the February opening and May closing dates; note the fixed testing/interview schedule.
- Compile dossier – assemble three years of report books, service records, CCA portfolios, and the required referee letter.
- Complete documentation – gather supporting files listed in SJII's scholarship checklist, including means-test paperwork where relevant.
- Submit online via SJII's scholarship portal before 11 May 2025.
- Prepare for screening – expect the 17 May scholarship test (Math, English, CEM) followed by the 22 May panel interview.
- Final briefing – review tier allocation, Lasallian service expectations, and parental acceptance logistics once an offer arrives.
Preparation Playbook
- Service portfolio: document sustained involvement in community, environmental, or pastoral initiatives.
- Leadership stories: highlight roles that show mentoring, conflict management, or initiative-building.
- Academic consistency: keep GPA high and ready evidence of self-directed learning.
- Interview readiness: practise discussing Lasallian charism, ethical dilemmas, and contributions to SJII life.
- Family alignment: brief parents on expectations; SJII may include them in final conversations.
