Tamil Language Elective Scholarship (TLES)

Ministry of Education, Singapore

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This scholarship is awarded in Secondary 3 to students admitted to the Tamil Language Elective Programme (TLEP-Sec).

It is awarded for 4 years. The award covers an allowance of $1,000 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 and remains enrolled in the Tamil Language Elective Programme. Only Singapore citizens are eligible.

Who is eligible

Singapore citizens who:

  • Are enrolled in the Tamil Language Elective Programme.
  • Have earned at least an ‘A2’ grade in Tamil Language or ‘B3’ grade in Higher Tamil, or equivalent in their Secondary 2 examinations.
  • Have a good conduct record.

Additional requirements

Scholarship recipients must offer Literature in Tamil as a full or elective subject at O-Level.

They must also participate in:

  • TLEP-Sec Camp (during the June holidays in Secondary 3)
  • Overseas immersion programme (at the end of Secondary 3)
  • School-based activities and programmes
They must enrol into TLEP and offer H2 Tamil Language and Literature to be considered for scholarship renewal at Pre-University level.

They must not be concurrent recipients of any other MOE scholarships except the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS).

Which schools offer TLEP

How to apply

Schools will nominate eligible students. Approach your child’s secondary school for more information.

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