| Courses / Disciplines: |
May pursue any course of study that has relevance to the different areas of work at PA. The recommended choice of study includes Community Development, Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development, Organisational Learning / Organisational Development, Mass Communication, Project Management, Public Policy Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Business Administration, Accountancy, Marketing, Sociology, Gerontology and Political Science |
| Universities / Institutions: | NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and renowned overseas universities |
| Value & Benefits: |
• Full tuition and compulsory fees • Monthly maintenance allowance • Pre-studies allowance • Sponsorship for approved student exchange programme • Return airfare (for overseas universities) • Medical/Health insurance (where required by the university) |
| Requirements: |
• Singapore Citizens • Excellent GCE 'A' Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic Diploma, Undergraduate or equivalent results • Possess leadership qualities displayed through active participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) and/or community volunteer service, especially in leadership positions • Have a PAssion to work with people |
| Bond Duration: | 4 years for local universities, 6 years for overseas universities |
| Courses / Disciplines: | Most disciplines. |
| Universities / Institutions: | Tenable at good universities (both Overseas or in Singapore). |
| Value & Benefits: |
• Tuition fees and other approved charges. • Development programmes in preparation for a career in the Civil Service. • Maintenance and other allowances. • Return airfare. • Possibility of sponsorship for exchange programmes and Master's degree. The Singapore Armed Forces Scholarship (The SAF Scholarship) and The Singapore Police Force Scholarship (The SPF Scholarship) awardees will also receive monthly salaries for the duration of their studies. |
| Requirements: |
• Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up a
Singapore citizenship. • Strong leadership qualities and interest in a public service career. • Good CCA record. • GCE 'A' Level (with minimum 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate, polytechnic diploma (with Merit) or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet academic criteria can be considered for scholarships if they have outstanding leadership qualities and CCA records. The Singapore Armed Forces Scholarship (The SAF Scholarship) and The Singapore Police Force Scholarship (The SPF Scholarship) candidates should excel in Officer Cadet School. |
| Bond Duration: |
Dependaent on country of undergraduate studies. Overseas • English speaking countries: 6 years. • Non English speaking countries: 5 years (e.g. China, France, Germany, Japan). Local 4 years |
