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MHA Scholarships

Singapore Police Force Scholarship (SPFS)(2016-2017)

SPFS is one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the Public Service Commission. It is awarded to candidates who have shown strong leadership qualities, possess impeccable integrity and have a strong interest in policing work.

Eligibility
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents with the intention of taking up citizenship
  • Outstanding academic results
  • Strong leadership qualities and keen interest in a career in the SPF
  • Good co-curricular activities (CCA) record
  • GCE ‘A’ levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
  • Candidates should excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
Value of Awards
  • Tuition and other approved fees
  • Monthly Overseas Maintenance Allowance
  • Pre-Studies Allowance
  • Return Economy Class Airfare
  • NS Disruption
  • Sponsorship for Masters and Exchange Programmes (if requirements are met)
  • Full Salary for the duration of their studies
Countries and Courses of Study
Most countries and disciplines (except medicine, dentistry and architecture).
*Priority will be given to students pursuing their studies in Mathematics, Science, Engineering and Technology
*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SPF.


Condition of Award
Scholarship holders will be bonded for 6 years (English speaking countries) or 5 years (non-English speaking countries) starting from the day they assume duty after completing their course of study.

Career Development
Scholarship holders will be rotated through regular postings to acquire investigation acumen, policy conceptualisation skills and command & leadership abilities in the first 6 years of their career.

Scholarship holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme where they will be given opportunities to acquire specialised knowledge and capabilities to take on key leadership positions in the Singapore Police Force.
Deadline: Closed for this cycle