Scholarships FAQs
1. What qualities are we looking for in candidates?
The ideal candidate is passionate about the aviation industry, has strong academic records, and outstanding co-curricular achievements with demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills.
2. How many scholarships are offered each year?
Selection is highly competitive. The number of awards each year may vary depending on the quality of candidates.
3. What is the application process like?
Application opens in January and closes in March each year. Interested candidates need not secure an overseas undergraduate placement prior to their application but should indicate their preferences during the application process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete interviews and assessments.
4. What happens after a scholar graduates?
Upon graduation, scholars will assume roles in various areas such as commercial, operations, planning, and people management, depending on business requirements.
Scholars can develop their careers as:
- A Generalist, building their breadth of knowledge and acquire a broad range of transferable business skills or;
- A Specialist, growing as a subject matter expert to gain deeper expertise and professional knowledge.
Working at Singapore Airlines (SIA), scholars will have access to a wealth of opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and internal mobility. Those with aptitude can also apply for SIA's Overseas Manager programmes.
5. What distinguishes SIA as a prospective employer?
As a company with a global presence, Singapore Airlines (SIA) offers diverse career opportunities within the parent airline and its subsidiaries.
At SIA, we believe in helping employees grow and learn continually to reach their full potential. Employees are provided with extensive learning and development opportunities to uplift their competencies and be successful in their careers.
6. How do I apply?
If you are interested to study overseas, please apply through BrightSparks.
If you are interested to study locally, please apply for SIA's Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS) through https://go.gov.sg/sgis.
For enquiries, please email to: [email protected]