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NYJC Education and Career Guidance Portal

Pre University Scholarships

Find out about the various pre-university scholarships available to NYJC students, including their eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Last updated 16 June 2026

Pre-university Scholarships

Pre-university scholarships are awarded to outstanding NYJC students every year. To apply for these scholarships, please look out for the announcement via morning assemblies or the intranet portal. Alternatively you may approach the teacher-in-charge to find out more.

Note that pre-university scholarships are awarded to students for their two years in junior college. They are different from university scholarships which are awarded to students for their university education.

Pre-university Scholarships

Pre-university Scholarship

Eligibility

Application Period

Details

Teacher-in-charge

Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship (JC category)

Singapore citizen; Financially-deserving; Good character & conduct; Outstanding performance in inter-school/national sports association-recognised competition of his/her selected sport

Jan

JC Award worth $3000; Application endorsed by school or the relevant National Sports Association; Financial Information of parents must be furnished

Mrs Koh Siew Leng

MOE Pre-University Scholarship

Singapore Citizen or parent is Singapore Citizen; EL + Mother Tongue + R5 <= 8; Good CCA & conduct record

Jan/Feb of JC1

$750/annum for JC1&2 subject to continued academic excellence in JC1 Promos; Application procedure requires you to log in using your SingPass (factor in that application for SingPass account & 2-step Verification take up to 12 working days); Application essay of 500-600 words about yourselves and stating why you want to apply for this scholarship

Mr Chng Yongxi

MOE Language Elective Scholarship (French, German, Japanese or Spanish) *Explore MOE website for scholarships of each of the languages

Singapore citizen; Outstanding 'O' level results + B3 in French, German or Japanese; Enrolled in MOELC at H2 Level; Good CCA & conduct record

Jan/Feb of JC1

$1000/annum for JC1&2 subject to continued academic excellence in JC1 Promos; Application procedure requires you to log in using your SingPass (factor in that application for SingPass account & 2-step Verification take up to 12 working days); Application essay of 500-600 words about yourselves and stating why you want to apply for this scholarship; Participate in MOE Overseas Study cum Immersion Programme during Nov/Dec holidays

Mdm Tan Choon Yan

MOE Language Elective Scholarship (Chinese)

Singapore citizen; Outstanding 'O' level results + A2 in CL or B3/B4 in HCL or B3 in C Lit; Enrolled in CLEP; Taking H2 CLL and H1 GSC or H2 China Studies in Chi or H2 Translation (Chi) or H3 CLL; Good CCA & conduct record

Jan/Feb of JC1

$1000/annum for JC1&2 subject to continued academic excellence in JC1 Promos; Application procedure requires you to log in using your SingPass (factor in that application for SingPass account & 2-step Verification take up to 12 working days); Application essay of 500-600 words about yourselves and stating why you want to apply for this scholarship; Participate in Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP) 3-day Camp during Jun holidays, 15-day Overseas Study cum Immersion Programme during Nov/Dec holidays, Lecture Series

Mdm Tan Choon Yan

MOE Art Elective Scholarship

Singapore citizen; Outstanding 'O' level results + A2 in Higher Art or A1 in Art; Enrolled in AEP; Good CCA & conduct record

Jan/Feb of JC1

$1000/annum for JC1&2 subject to continued academic excellence in JC1 Promos; Application procedure requires you to log in using your SingPass (factor in that application for SingPass account & 2-step Verification take up to 12 working days); Art portfolio to include mini visual tasks/assignments that show a range of different media or artforms, Works to show their artmaking processes and Pages from sketchbooks or journal

Ms Sim Kim Hong

DSTA Junior College Scholarship

Singapore citizen; L1R5<8; Science stream with a keen interest in Phy or Math and Interest in Defence Engineering or Defence Research

First two weeks of JC1 (Orientation period)

$1000/annum tenable in JC1&2 subject to continued academic excellence in JC1 Promos; Participate in school-based internships on DSTA/DSO sponsored research projects, talks, camps

Mr Goh Kien Soon

A*STAR JC Science Award

Singapore citizen; 8 Dist at 'O' levels, Dist in English; A1 for 2 Maths and 2 Sciences; Strong aptitude and interest in Math & Science to spur their passion in scientific research and development

First week of JC1 (Orientation period)

$1000/annum tenable to JC1&2 subject to continued academic excellence in JC1 Promos; Participate in 5-week Research Attachment Programme at A*STAR research institute during Nov/Dec holidays, A*STAR seminars, outreach events

Mr Goh Kien Soon

LTA Book Prize

Good academic results; Leadership Potential and Interest in taking up Engineering in university

Feb/Mar of JC2

Prize money of $1000; Participate in a three-week paid internship during Dec holidays

Mr Chng Yongxi

Tan Ah Tah-Singapore Association of Women Lawyers Fund

Singapore citizen or PR; Physically handicapped; Enrolled in JC or Tertiary institutions

Jul/Aug

$2000/annum to be renewed upon yearly application; Submit two recent testimonials of good character and parents' income status

Mr Chng Yongxi

JTC Book Prize

Singapore citizen; Excellent academic results; Outstanding CCA record with leadership qualities

Sep/Oct of JC1

Prize money of $3000; Participate in 2-4 weeks job shadowing opportunity during Nov/Dec holidays; Possibility of being offered conditional undergraduate scholarship

Mr Chng Yongxi

Singapore Police Force Book Prize

Singapore citizen or PR; Outstanding JC1 results & good 'O' Level results; Good CCA records preferably in leadership areas; Active in Community service

Oct/Nov of JC1

Prize money of $2,500; Opportunities to visit police establishments or attend official functions; Invitations to Scholarship Talks & engagement events

Mr Chng Yongxi

Singapore Armed Forces Young Leader Award

Singapore citizen or PR intending to take up citizenship; Outstanding results; Demonstrate strong leadership qualities through CCA; Passionate about defence-related issues

Oct/Nov of JC1

Prize money of $2,500; Opportunities to visit MINDEF/SAF establishments and attend SAF functions, defence-related seminars; Guaranteed tertiary scholarship interview

Mr Chng Yongxi

Zhong Zheng Ren Scholarship

Up to 10 JC1 students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in aesthetics, sports, community and/or leadership, or have shown great resilience during their time in Secondary school.

Feb/Mar of JC1

Each scholarship has a cash award of $1,000. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to initiate projects for the college or the community.

Mr Chng Yongxi