German Language Elective Scholarship (GLES)

Ministry of Education, Singapore

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This scholarship is awarded in Pre-University 1 to students admitted to the German Language Elective Programme (GLEP).

It is awarded for 2 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 and school fees based on Singapore Citizen's rates less any subsidies, subject to an annual cap of $2,400, as long as the student meets the renewal criteria and remains enrolled in the GLEP. Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.

Who is eligible

Singapore Citizens who:

  • Are enrolled in the German Language Elective Programme at MOE Language Centre (Bishan).
  • Have done consistently well in school and obtained outstanding results in their GCE O-Level examinations or equivalent based on the school's internal assessment.
  • Obtained at least a B3 in German.
  • Have good co-curricular activities record.
  • Have good conduct record. 
Additional requirements

Scholarship recipients must:

  • Offer H2 German.
  • Participate in the Overseas Immersion Programme, which is typically held in late November to early December, and other compulsory GLEP activities.
  • Not be concurrent recipients of any other MOE scholarships except the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS).
Where is GLEP offered MOE Language Centre (Bishan)
How to apply

Application for 2025 cycle will start in mid-January 2025.
Selection for interview

If you are in the Integrated Programme, your school will nominate you for the scholarship selection interview.

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 and school's recommendation.
Interview details Shortlisted students will receive details of the interview through email in April, and the interview will be conducted in April or May.
Announcement of results Successful candidates will be notified in June.
You may approach MOE Language Centre (Bishan) for more information.

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