
By this time, most sponsoring
organisations have closed their applications. But if you’re still looking for
something, we’ve rounded up 3 scholarships with April application deadlines.
Apply on BrightSparks before it’s too late! (Instructions on
how to use the BrightSparks portal are here.)
So, go for it:
1. SAF Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship Provider: MINDEF Scholarship Centre (MSC)
Summary: The SAF Engineering Scholarship is for
military engineers-to-be, who are ready to serve the nation and be groomed as
leaders with specific deep specialisation in engineering. The scholarship
equips you with a world-class education and training to spearhead in-depth
engineering studies, as well as design and operationalise high-end
technological capabilities for the SAF.
As
military engineers, you will assume a range of challenging appointments in
MINDEF/SAF. In addition, there will be opportunities to be rotated to the
Defence Technology Community (e.g. Defence Science and Technology Agency [DSTA]
and DSO National Laboratories) to augment the build-up of engineering expertise
in the Defence-technology ecosystem.
Eligibility:
·
Singapore
citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
·
Good
GCE 'A' Level or International Baccalaureate results, Polytechnic Diploma (with
Merit) or equivalent
·
Good
co-curricular activities (CCA) records
·
Strong
leadership qualities
·
Qualify
for and excel in Officer Cadet School
·
Possess
a strong interest in a military engineering career
·
All
MINDEF/SAF scholarships are open for application to both genders
Deadline:
Female
– closed for this cycle
Males
– 30 April 2020
Learn more and apply here
2. DesignSingapore
Scholarship
Scholarship Provider: DesignSingapore Council (Dsg)
Summary: The DesignSingapore Scholarship is for
individuals with creativity, drive and passion for design. The scholarship will
groom designers to become design leaders who will use strategy and innovation
to make things better by design. Our scholarship holders may come from different
fields of design, but they share one common trait – they are game changers and
aspire to contribute to Singapore, and the design sector. We are on the lookout
for talented individuals with creative flair, the drive to push boundaries; and
a heart to serve Singapore.
Eligibility:
·
Be
a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
·
Have
completed National Service (for male applicants)
·
Have
successfully gained admission to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate
design-related course in a reputable Singapore or overseas institution
Applicants
who are applying for postgraduate studies and have at least three years of
professional working experience, would have an advantage
Areas of Study:
The
programme should be a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate design-related
degree at a reputable local or overseas institution.
Possible
fields of study:
·
Architecture
·
Business
Innovation
·
Design
Management
·
Digital
Design (Interaction Design/User Experience Design)
·
Fashion
Design
·
Industrial
Design
·
Interior
Design
·
Landscape
Design
·
Service
Design
·
Urban
Design
·
Visual
Communications
Other
fields of design study may also be considered.
Deadline: 6 April 2020
Learn more and apply here
3. Smart
Nation Scholarship
Scholarship Provider: Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
(CSA), Government Technology Agency (GovTech), and Infocomm Media Development
Authority (IMDA)
Summary: The Smart Nation
Scholarship develops and nurtures technology talents and leaders within public
service. Offered by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Government
Technology Agency (GovTech), and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA),
the scholarship provides opportunities to carve out a career pathway in applied
technology for the public good.
Eligibility:
·
Singapore
Citizen (*Includes Singapore Permanent Residents who are taking up citizenship.)
·
GCE
"A" Level results (or equivalent) or Polytechnic Diploma
·
Exemplary
co-curricular activities record
·
Passionate
about a career in technology
· Pursue an ICT-related degree programme
Application period: September to April each year
Deadline: 30 April 2020
Learn more and apply here
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