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Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

Humanities Scholarship and Programme

Apply now for the Humanities Scholarship and Programme at ACS (Independent), Singapore's only HSP centre offering the IBDP.

Last updated on 2 September 2026

The Humanities Scholarship & Programme (HSP)

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) is the first and only Humanities Scholarship and Programme (HSP) centre offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). 

The holistic and comprehensive Humanities Programme in Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) seeks to leverage its scholars’ shared passion for the humanities to serve as catalysts for change, for God and Humanity. Scholars embrace the best of the Humanities education through a differentiated academic challenge. Rigorous and stimulating, the programme provides an enriched suite of opportunities for students to explore their interests, nurture their talents and discern their role in society, all within the supportive framework of a close-knit community blessed with a dedicated teaching team and a strong alumni network. 

The HSP is is one of the Humanities Talent Development Programmes offered by ACS (Independent), the other programmes being the Advanced Class for Integrative Studies (for Year 5 and 6 students) and the Accelerated Class for Humanities (for Year 3 & 4 students in the Integrated Programme). (opens in new tab)

For IP students: Application for 2025 cycle starts on Monday, 14 October and ends at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 13 November 2024. No offline applications will be accepted after application period ends.

 Indicate your intent to apply for the HSP so that the school can begin to process your nomination, at www.tinyurl.com/ACSIHTDP (opens in new tab) by 5pm on Tuesday, 29 October 2024.


For all other students: Application for 2025 cycle will start in mid-January 2025.

Eligibility

The HSP is open for application to Singapore Citizens who:

  • Have done consistently well in school and obtained outstanding results in their GCE O-Level examinations or Y4 IP Results (>70% overall)

  • Obtained at least a B3 in English Language or equivalent.

  • Have good co-curricular activities record.

  • Have good conduct record.

Applicants should not currently be in receipt of any other MOE scholarship (except EESIS and ESIP).

 Subject Combination:

HSP students will offer the following subject combination:

  • HL English Literature

  • HL Economics

  • HL History or Geography

  • SL Biology or Chemistry or Physics

  • SL Mathematics

  • SL CLB/MLB/TLB

MOE Application Details

Apply for the MOE Humanities Scholarship to support your pre-university humanities studies. Singapore Citizens with strong academic results and CCA records may apply online.

Subject Combination

Choose your subject combination for the ACS (Independent) Humanities Scholarship Programme, which requires HL English Literature plus two HL Humanities subjects, alongside three SL subjects.

Signature Programmes

Explore how ACS (Independent) students engage with Singapore's future through scenario planning and ministerial dialogue. These signature programmes build critical thinking and national identity among top humanities students.

The HSP Class

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Overseas Exposure Education Gallery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Humanities Scholarship & Programme (HSP) at ACS(I), covering eligibility, subject combinations, enrichment activities, and scholarship details.