ASEAN Scholarships: Full Scholarships in Singapore, No Bonds Attached

March reminds me of school graduation and of education. Skills and experience are also important but as is often the case, an education or a degree more likely help one land the first job which can lead to developing skills and gaining experience.

I came across a newspaper ad about the ASEAN Scholarships being offered by the government of Singapore. I think that's a top-ranked education.

The ASEAN Scholarships aim to provide opportunities to the young people of ASEAN to develop their potential and equip them with skills that will enable them to confidently step into the new millennium.

The ASEAN Scholarships lead to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) (or equivalent) certificates. Outstanding students who perform well in the GCE A-Level (or equivalent) Examination may apply for the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships offered by the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University or Singapore University of Technology and Design.

The ASEAN scholarships are open for applications in the following countries now!

Brunei
Malaysia
Thailand
The Philippines
Vietnam

For interested Filipino students, here are the eligibility criteria:

• Nationals of The Philippines
  
• Born between 1995 to 1997
  
• Completed at least High School Year 2
  
• Preference will be given to those who have completed High School Year 3
  
• Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in co-curricular activities would be an advantage
  

Application period for the 2012 ASEAN Scholarships for The Philippines will be open from 6 March 2011 (9am) to 25 April 2011 (10pm).

Scholarship applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. CLICK HERE.

For more details about the ASEAN scholarship for the Philippines, proceed here.

An education obtained from Singapore will undoubtedly put one to a promising start on his/her career path. After graduation, landing a good-paying job in Singapore isn't far-fetch. The best part about this scholarship, is that there is no bond attached.

Almost all scholarships have age requirements. So, I encourage the youth(or their parents) to be interested with international scholarships and take their chance while they are still eligible.

Begin a successful career with the ASEAN scholarships in Singapore.

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Paying Respect to Kwa Geok Choo Lee Kuan Yew's Wife Dies at 89

Together with fellow Filipinos currently working in Singapore, this blog wishes to pay its respect to the late Kwa Geok Choo, wife of Lee Kuan Yew who is the man who transformed Singapore to what it is now - a first class city state and one of the developed countries in the world.

Kwa Geok Choo passed away peacefully at home Saturday at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons (one of whom is the current Singapore Prime Mineser Lee Hsien Loong and a neurologist daughter. A public wake will be held at the prime minister's official residence on Oct. 4-5 and a private funeral will take place Oct. 6.

Source Yahoo!

The former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew wrote on his political memoir that "Choo was a tower of strength, giving me constant emotional and intellectual support." And it is just apt to recognize that Choo's support ably helped Lee Kuan Yew in his term and accomplishments.

Singapore is now the fourth leading financial center in the world and a favorite immigrant destination including Filipino migrants. Singapore jobs is one of the most sought after jobs not only by Filipinos but other Asians as well.

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