Scholarship Pathways

Last updated: 2025-12-15

Bond-free, bonded, mid-term, and bursary roadmaps tailored to Singapore students — from primary/secondary school planning to Junior College (JC) and university interview prep.

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Bond-free scholarships playbook for awards without service commitments.
Bonded scholarships guide to understand commitments before you sign.
Mid-term scholarships conversion guide if you’re already in poly/uni and looking to convert.
PSC Scholarship overview to understand PSC’s flagship public service scholarships and track options.
PSC Scholarship application guide to prep your PSC Gateway submission, documents checklist, and personal statement.
PSC Scholarship interview & assessment guide for psychometrics, group discussions, and panel question themes.

Studying abroad (Japan & South Korea)

Japan vs South Korea planning checklist for English-taught degrees, language routes, visas, and day-to-day fit.
MEXT 2026 (Singapore) embassy guide for the Japan track and local submission steps.
GKS-U 2026 (Singapore) embassy guide for the Korea track and local submission steps.
Singapore overseas document pack playbook for apostilles, certified copies, translations, and uploads.
MEXT vs GKS (Singapore) comparison guide to choose a default plan and reduce uncertainty.
Japan vs Korea student budget checklist for tuition, housing deposits, and emergency buffers.

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Bursary guides hub for income-based support and application checklists.
Bond-free scholarships for awards without service commitments.
Bonded scholarships for service-linked career pathways.
Mid-term scholarships if you’re already in poly/uni and looking to convert.
Public service scholarships for PSC and Whole-of-Government routes.

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Syllabus Breakdown

Year	Key Topics Covered
Upper Primary (P5–P6)	Edusave and school-based scholarships vs bursaries Portfolio-building before Direct School Admission Interview readiness for leadership and talent programmes
Lower & Upper Secondary	Integrated Programme vs O-Level scholarship ladders CCA, Olympiad, and research signals for bonded awards Maintaining grades alongside service or character-based bursaries
Junior College	MOE, PSC, SAF, and industry scholarships — eligibility windows Personal statement, essay, and panel interview workflows Strategic use of H3s, research, and service portfolios
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