Brightsparks Scholarship Table 2019
Scholarship Table 2019

Scholarships 2019

A comprehensive guide to BrightSparks Scholarship Providers
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Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS Undergraduate Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: All disciplines, except Medicine, Dentistry and Architecture
Universities / Institutions: Local and reputable overseas universities
Value & Benefits: Local:
• Tuition and other approved fees
• Maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance
• Sponsorship of exchange programme / study abroad programme / summer school (if requirements are met)
• Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
• 8-week internship during second year of U / G studies

Overseas:
• Return airfare
• Tuition and other approved fees
• Maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance
• Sponsorship of exchange programme / study abroad programme / summer school (if requirements are met)
• Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
• 8-week internship during second year of U / G studies
Requirements: • The scholarship is open to Singapore Citizens, and permanent residents and foreigners intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• GCE ‘A’ Level (11 units); International Baccalaureate (36 points); or Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit)
• Outstanding academic achievements and co-curricular activities, and strong leadership qualities
Bond Duration: Local:
4 years

Overseas:
6 years

MAS Mid-term Undergraduate Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: All disciplines, except Medicine, Dentistry and Architecture
Universities / Institutions: Local and reputable overseas universities
Value & Benefits: Local:
• Tuition and other approved fees (including tuition fees previously incurred)
• Maintenance allowance (backpaid from commencement of studies)
• Pre-studies allowance (backpaid)
• Sponsorship of exchange programme / Study abroad programme / Summer school (if requirements are met)
• Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)

Overseas:
• Return airfare
• Tuition and other approved fees (including tuition fees previously incurred)
• Maintenance allowance (backpaid from commencement of studies)
• Pre-studies allowance (backpaid)
• Sponsorship of exchange programme / Study abroad programme / Summer school (if requirements are met)
• Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Only students in or before their penultimate year of undergraduate studies are eligible for the MAS Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship. In addition to the MAS Undergraduate Scholarship criteria, the MAS Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship offer is conditional upon the candidate’s performance during an internship with MAS of at least 8 weeks
• The scholarship is open to Singapore citizens, and permanent residents and foreigners intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Outstanding academic achievements and co-curricular activities, and strong leadership qualities
Bond Duration: Local:
4 years

Overseas:
6 years
 

Ministry of Communications and Information

MCI Information Service Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines except Medicine and Dentistry
Universities / Institutions: Local
NUS, NTU, SMU

Overseas
Top universities in the US, UK, Australia, and China

Note: Scholarship is tenable for most disciplines, except Medicine and Dentistry
Value & Benefits: Local
• Tuition and compulsory fees
• Maintenance and other allowance

Overseas
• Tuition and compulsory fees
• Return airfare
• Maintenance and other allowance
Requirements: • Singaporeans or Singapore permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (min. 10 academic units), International Bacculaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with merit) or equivalent
• Good CCA record
• Strong leadership qualities and interest in the Information Service

Mid Term Scholarship applicants must also:
• Have completed at least one semester of your undergraduate studies and not be in your final year of studies
• Possess good university academic results and is expected to attain at least a Second-Upper Class Honours Degree
Bond Duration: Overseas (US, UK and Australia): 6 years
Overseas (China): 5 years
Local: 4 years

MCI Information Service (Translation) Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: • Languages (English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil)
• Linguistics
• Translation
• Most other disciplines with a minor in Translation or related language/translation module
Universities / Institutions: Local
NUS, NTU, SMU

Overseas
Top universities in the US, UK, Australia, and China

Note: Translation scholars should ideally pursue a degree in the following disciplines:
  - Languages (Chinese / Malay / Tamil)
  - Linguistics
  - Communications
  - Translation
Scholars who take up other academic disciplines should take a minor in Translation or related language / translation module
Value & Benefits: Local
• Tuition and compulsory fees
• Maintenance and other allowance

Overseas
• Tuition and compulsory fees
• Return airfare
• Maintenance and other allowance
Requirements: • Singaporeans or Singapore permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (min. 10 academic units), International Bacculaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with merit) or equivalent
• Good CCA record
• Strong language proficiency
• Strong leadership qualities and interest in the Information Service and Translation

Mid-Term Scholarship applicants must also:
• Have completed at least one semester of your undergraduate studies and not be in your final year of studies
• Possess good university academic results and is expected to attain at least a Second-Upper Class Honours Degree
Bond Duration: Overseas (US, UK and Australia): 6 years
Overseas (China): 5 years
Local: 4 years
 

Ministry of Home Affairs
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE (SPF), SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE (SCDF), IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY (ICA), SINGAPORE PRISON SERVICE (SPS), CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU (CNB)

The Singapore Police Force Scholarship (SPFS)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines except Medicine, Dentistry, and Architecture

*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas or local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other approved fees
• Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling-in, warm clothing, computer
• Return airfare for attachment programme
• Sponsorship for Masters and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
• Full salary for the duration of study
• National Service disruption
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and physical fitness (PES A or B)
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Display strong leadership qualities and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Keen interest in a career with the SPF
Bond Duration: 6 years bond (English speaking countries)
5 years bond (Non-English speaking countries)

Singapore Merit Scholarship (SMS)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines except Medicine, Dentistry, and Architecture

*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas or local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other approved fees
• Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling-in, warm clothing, computer
• Return airfare for attachment programme
• Sponsorship for Masters and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
• Full salary for the duration of study
• National Service disruption
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and physical fitness (PES A or B)
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Display strong leadership qualities and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Keen interest in a career with the Home Affairs Uniformed Services: SPF, SCDF, SPS and CNB
Bond Duration: 6 years bond (English speaking countries)
5 years bond (Non-English speaking countries)

Singapore Government Scholarship (SGS)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines except Medicine, Dentistry, and Architecture

*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas or local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other approved fees
• Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling-in, warm clothing, computer
• Return airfare for attachment programme
• Sponsorship for exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and physical fitness (PES A or B)
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with the Home Team
Bond Duration: 6 years bond (English speaking countries)
5 years bond (Non-English speaking countries)

Home Team Science And Technology Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Science and Engineering disciplines:
Science disciplines:
Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Physics.

Engineering disciplines:
Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas or local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other approved fees
• Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling-in, warm clothing, computer
• Return airfare for attachment programme
• Sponsorship for exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and physical fitness (PES A or B)
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with the Singapore Police Force career with deep specialisation in Science, technology, and engineering
Bond Duration: 6 years bond (English speaking countries)
5 years bond (Non-English speaking countries)

SCDF Paramedic Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Para-medicine or related disciplines in Emergency Health or Clinical Practice

Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other approved fees
• Monthly overseas maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling-in, warm clothing, computer
• Return airfare for attachment programme
• Sponsorship for exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and physical fitness (PES A or B)
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with the Singapore Civil Defence Force
Bond Duration: 6 years bond (English speaking countries)
5 years bond (Non-English speaking countries)

Local Merit Scholarship (LMS)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines except medicine, Dentistry and Architecture.

*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar
Universities / Institutions: Local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other approved fees
• Maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance e.g. computer
• Hostel allowance
• Sponsorship for exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and physical fitness (PES A or B)
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with the Home Team
Bond Duration: 4 years bond

Home Team Local Study Award (HTLSA)

Courses / Disciplines: Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Criminology or Security
Universities / Institutions: Local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other approved fees
• Maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance e.g. computer
• Vacation and attachment developmental programmes (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and physical fitness (PES A or B)
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with SCDF or ICA
Bond Duration: 4 years bond
 

Ministry Of Defence

The SAF Scholarship (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines* with the exception of professional courses such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, etc.

Course Category:
• Accountancy / Business / Finance
• Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences
• Economics / Philosophy / Politics
• Engineering
• Law*
• Science
• Technology

* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas universities / local universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas Studies
• Full salary for the duration of studies (including bonuses)
• Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Overseas maintenance and other allowances e.g. books, computer
• Return economy airfare
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)

Local Studies
• Full salary for the duration of studies (including bonuses)
• Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Maintenance and other allowances e.g. books, computer
• Hostel fees, if any (based on twin-sharing rates)
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 5 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship.
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
• Strong leadership qualities
• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Possess a strong interest in a military career
Bond Duration: 6 years

PSC Scholarship Engineering (Defence and Security) (Non-Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Course Category:
Engineering / Science such as
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Architecture
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Cognitive Science
• Computer Science / Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Marine Engineering
• Materials Science / Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architecture
• Physics

The list is not exhaustive
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas universities / local universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas Studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Overseas maintenance and other allowances e.g. books, computer
• Return economy airfare
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)

Local Studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Local maintenance allowance
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (based on twin-sharing rates)
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 5 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
Bond Duration: English Speaking Countries: 6 years
Non-English Speaking Countries: 5 years
Singapore: 4 years (with/without Master’s; Double Degrees)

SAF Merit Scholarship (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines* with the exception of professional courses such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, etc.

Course Category:
• Accountancy / Business / Finance
• Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences
• Economics / Philosophy / Politics
• Engineering
• Law*
• Science
• Technology

* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF.
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas universities / local universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas Studies
• Monthly salary for the duration of studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Return economy airfare
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)

Local Studies
• Monthly salary for the duration of studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (based on twin-sharing rates)
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
• Strong leadership qualities
• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Possess a strong interest in a military career
Bond Duration: 6 years

SAF Engineering Scholarship (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Course Category:
Engineering / Science such as
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computational Biology
• Computer Engineering
• Computing Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Information Engineering & Media
• Information Technology & Business
• Marine Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Naval Architecture
• Offshore Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas universities / local universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas Studies
• Monthly salary for the duration of studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Overseas maintenance and other allowances e.g. books, computer
• Return economy airfare
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)

Local Studies
• Monthly salary for the duration of studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (based on twin-sharing rates)
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)

Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
• Strong leadership qualities
• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Possess a strong interest in a military engineering career
Bond Duration: 6 years

Defence Merit Scholarship (Non-Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines* with the exception of professional courses such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, etc.

Course Category:
• Accountancy / Business / Finance
• Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences
• Economics / Philosophy / Politics
• Engineering
• Law*
• Science
• Technology

* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas universities / local universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas Studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Overseas maintenance and other allowances e.g. books, computer
• Return economy airfare
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)

Local Studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (based on twin-sharing rates)
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (if applicable)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
Bond Duration: Overseas studies:
6 years

Local studies:
4 years

SAF Academic Scholarship (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines* with the exception of professional courses such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, etc.

* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF
Universities / Institutions: Renowned overseas universities / local universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas Studies
• Monthly salary for the duration of studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Return economy airfare
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s if applicable

Local Studies
• Monthly salary for the duration of studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (based on twin-sharing rates)
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s if applicable

Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
• Strong leadership qualities
• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Possess a strong interest in a military career
Bond Duration: 6 years

SAF Medicine Scholarship (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Medicine
Universities / Institutions: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Value & Benefits: • Monthly salary for the duration of studies
• Full tuition fees coverage
• Book allowance
• Computer subsidy
• Accommodation subsidies based on local twin-sharing hostel rates
• Sponsorship of overseas electives
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Secured a place in NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine or NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine
• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) record
Bond Duration: 6 years

The serving of the bond will begin from the day you return to SAF upon successful completion of studies.
SAF bond runs concurrent with the 5-year MOH bond which is mandatory for all Medical students.
The SAF bond will be suspended during periods of specialty training and hospital postings.

SAF Local Dentistry Scholarship (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Dentistry
Universities / Institutions: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Value & Benefits: • Annual study allowance
• Full tuition fee coverage
• Book allowance
• Computer subsidy
• Accommodation subsidies based on local twin-sharing hostel rates
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Secured a place at NUS to study Dentistry
• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) record
Bond Duration: 5 years

The serving of the bond will begin from the day you return to SAF upon successful completion of studies.
SAF bond runs concurrent with the 4-year MOH bond which is mandatory for all Dental students.
The SAF bond will be suspended during periods of specialty training and hospital postings.

SAF Academic Award (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines* with the exception of professional courses such as Architecture, Medicine, Dentistry, etc.

* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF
Universities / Institutions: Local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition fees and approved academic charges
• Local maintenance allowance
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (twin-sharing rate)
• Opportunity for sponsorship of overseas programme and Masters
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
• Qualify for Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Possess a strong interest in a military career
Bond Duration: 4 years

SAF Engineering Award (Uniformed)

Courses / Disciplines: Course Category:
Engineering / Science such as
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computational Biology
• Computer Engineering
• Computing Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Information Engineering & Media
• Information Technology & Business
• Marine Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Naval Architecture
• Offshore Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics
Universities / Institutions: Local Universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition fees and approved academic charges
• Local maintenance allowance
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (twin-sharing rate)
• Opportunity for sponsorship of overseas programme and Masters
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
• Qualify for Officer Cadet School (OCS)
• Possess a strong interest in a military engineering career
Bond Duration: 4 years
 

Ministry of National Development

MND EDGE Scholarship (Sustainable Development)

Courses / Disciplines: • Engineering
• Urban Studies
• Urban Planning & Design
• Sociology
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Real Estate
• Economics
and any other related disciplines
Universities / Institutions: Local or overseas universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition fees and other approved charges
• Maintenance and other allowances
• Return airfare (if applicable)
• Sponsorship of approved student exchange programmes and summer programmes
• Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
• Strong leadership qualities and potential
• Good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
• GCE A Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic or NUS High School diploma, or other high school diploma / certificate
Bond Duration: Local:
4 years

Overseas:
6 years
 

Ministry of Education

Public Service Commission Scholarship (Teaching Service)

Courses / Disciplines: • Languages
• Humanities
• Art and Music
• Physical Education and Sports Science
• Social Sciences
• Sciences
• Mathematics
Universities / Institutions: Reputable overseas universities, local autonomous universities, or NTU-NIE
Value & Benefits: • Sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges
• Maintenance and pre-studies allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas studies only)
• Developmental programmes during undergraduate studies (e.g. school attachment and HQ internship)
• Opportunities to participate in overseas school attachment
• Sponsorship of approved student exchange programmes, summer programmes and CCAs
• Possibility of sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
• Be enrolled into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher preparation programme at the National Institute of Education (NIE) as a salaried employee, after completion of first degree
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who take up Singapore citizenship before embarking on studies
• Good character, outstanding leadership qualities, and keen passion for education
• Excellent Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with minimum 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High Diploma or equivalent
Bond Duration: English speaking countries: 6 years

Non-English speaking countries: 5 years

Local: 4 years

Education Merit Scholarship (EMS)

Courses / Disciplines: • Languages
• Humanities
• Art and Music
• Physical Education and Sports Science
• Social Sciences
• Sciences
• Mathematics
Universities / Institutions: Reputable overseas universities, local autonomous universities, or NTU-NIE
Value & Benefits: • Sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges
• Maintenance and pre-studies allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas studies only)
• Developmental programmes during undergraduate studies (e.g. school attachment and HQ internship)
• Opportunities to participate in overseas school attachment
• Sponsorship of approved student exchange programmes, summer programmes and CCAs
• Possibility of sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
• Be enrolled into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher preparation programme at the National Institute of Education (NIE) as a salaried employee, after completion of first degree
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who take up Singapore citizenship before embarking on studies
• Good character, strong leadership qualities, and keen passion for education
• Strong Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with minimum 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High Diploma or equivalent
Bond Duration: English speaking countries: 6 years

Non-English speaking countries: 5 years

Local: 4 years

MOE Teaching Scholarship (MOE TS)

Courses / Disciplines: • Languages
• Humanities
• Art and Music
• Physical Education and Sports Science
• Social Sciences
• Sciences
• Mathematics
Universities / Institutions: Reputable overseas universities, local autonomous universities, or NTU-NIE
Value & Benefits: • Sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges
• Maintenance and pre-studies allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas studies only)
• Developmental programmes during undergraduate studies (e.g. school attachment)
• Sponsorship of approved student exchange programmes, summer programmes and CCAs
• Possibility of sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
• Be enrolled into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher preparation programme at the National Institute of Education (NIE) as a salaried employee, after completion of first degree
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents who take up Singapore citizenship before embarking on studies
• Good character, strong leadership qualities, and keen passion for education
• Good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• GCE ‘A’ Levels (with minimum 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High Diploma or equivalent
Bond Duration: English speaking countries: 6 years

Non-English speaking countries: 5 years

Local: 4 years

MOE Teaching Award (MOE TA)

Courses / Disciplines: • Languages
• Humanities
• Art and Music
• Physical Education and Sports Science
• Social Sciences
• Sciences
• Mathematics
Universities / Institutions: Reputable local autonomous universities or NTU-NIE
Value & Benefits: ‘A’ level or equivalent/ Polytechnic Diploma Holders, Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduates
• Sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges
• Maintenance allowance
• Developmental programmes during undergraduate studies (e.g. school attachment)
• Sponsorship of approved student exchange programmes, summer programmes and CCAs
• Be enrolled into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher preparation programme at the National Institute of Education (NIE) as a salaried employee, after completion of first degree

Year 3 undergraduates (for those proceeding to Honours with at least two academic semesters left at the point of application)
• Sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges
• Maintenance allowance
• Developmental programmes during undergraduate studies (e.g. school attachment)
• Sponsorship of approved summer programmes and CCAs
• $6000 paid in 2 tranches (if the undergraduate is proceeding for his / her Honours year of study in the following semester at the point of award)
• Be enrolled into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher preparation programme at the National Institute of Education (NIE) as a salaried employee, after completion of first degree

Requirements: ‘A’ Level or equivalent/ Polytechnic Diploma Holders
• Good character, keen passion for teaching
• Good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good ‘A’ Level or equivalent / Polytechnic results or equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaureate, NUS High Diploma)
• ‘A’ level applicants should offer at least 10 academic units
• Qualify for entry into a local autonomous university

Year 1 or Year 2 undergraduates pursuing courses in the local autonomous universities
• Good character, keen passion for teaching
• Good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good university results
• Reading relevant teaching subjects at university

Year 3 undergraduates pursuing courses in the local autonomous universities
• Good character, keen passion for teaching
• Good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good university results
• Reading relevant teaching subjects at university and proceeding to Honours with at least two academic semesters left at the point of application

Bond Duration: Local:
4 years
 

MOH Holdings

Healthcare Merit Award (HMA)

Courses / Disciplines: • Diagnostic Radiography
• Dietetics
• Medical Social Work
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Orthoptics
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Radiation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Speech Therapy
Universities / Institutions: Overseas:
Reputable universities in Australia, UK (for selected disciplines), and US (for Respiratory Therapy only)

Local:
• National University of Singapore (for Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Social Work)
• Singapore Institute of Technology (for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Nursing)

Value & Benefits: Overseas
• Tuition fees and other approved charges
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance (for warm clothing, settling-in, computer)
• Return economy airfare
• Sponsorship for MOHH approved student exchange programmes, seminars and conferences
• Developmental programmes during course of study such as vacation attachments in Singapore healthcare institutions
• Commencement award
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)

Local
• Tuition fees and other approved charges
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance (settling-in, computer)
• Hostel fees (if applicable)
• Sponsorship for MOHH approved student exchange programmes, seminars and conferences
• Commencement award
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)

Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Keen passion to make a difference in public healthcare • Strong people and communication skills
• Good GCE ‘A’ Level results (with at least 10 academic units), Polytechnic results or equivalent (e.g. IB Diploma or High School Diploma)
• Good CCA records
Bond Duration: Overseas Studies: 6 years

Local Studies: 4 years

Mid-Term Healthcare Merit Award

Courses / Disciplines: • Diagnostic Radiography
• Dietetics
• Medical Social Work
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Orthoptics
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Radiation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Speech Therapy
Universities / Institutions: Overseas
Reputable universities in Australia, UK (for selected disciplines), and US (for Respiratory Therapy only)

Local
• National University of Singapore (for Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Social Work)
• Singapore Institute of Technology (for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Nursing)

Value & Benefits: Overseas
• Tuition fees and other approved charges
• Monthly maintenance and other allowance (e.g warm clothing, settling-in, computer)
• Return economy airfare
• Exposure and development opportunities during course of study such as exchange programmes, seminars, attachments
• Backpayment of tuition fees from Year 1 of study

Local
• Tuition fees and other approved charges
• Monthly maintenance and other allowance (e.g hostel, settling-in, computer)
• Exposure and development opportunities during course of study such as exchange programmes, seminars, attachments
• Backpayment of tuition fees from Year 1 of study
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up Singapore citizenship
• Keen passion to make a difference in public healthcare
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Have completed at least one semester of studies in relevant Health Science disciplines at local universities, local polytechnics and reputable overseas universities
• Possess good results and is on track to graduate with Diploma with Merit (for polytechnic students) or Second Class (Upper) Honours (for undergraduates)
• Good CCA records
Bond Duration: Overseas Studies: 6 years

Local Studies: 4 years

Degree Conversion* *Awarded in the form of HMA

Courses / Disciplines: • Nursing
Universities / Institutions: Overseas:
Offered to outstanding third-year diploma holders or recent diploma graduates in Nursing who are keen to pursue a degree conversion course at MOHH-approved overseas universities

Local:
Offered to outstanding third-year diploma holders or recent diploma graduates in Nursing who are keen to pursue a degree conversion course at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowance
• Pre-study allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for MOHH approved student exchange programmes, seminars and conferences
• Commencement award
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who will take up Singapore citizenship before embarking on studies
• Achieve outstanding academic results, expecting to graduate with at least a diploma with merit / distinction
• Have good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Have a passion for public healthcare and excellent communication skills
• Must not be under any existing sponsorship bond with any of the public healthcare institutions
Bond Duration: Local:
3 years

Overseas:
3 years

Healthcare Administration Scholarship (HAS)

Courses / Disciplines: All disciplines such as Business, Accountancy, Economics except for Medicine, Dentistry, and other healthcare related disciplines
Universities / Institutions: • Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
• Singapore Management University (SMU)
• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
• Overseas Universities (only applicable for SgIS mid-term applicants)
Value & Benefits: Full-Term Scholarship
• Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowance
• Pre-study allowance
• Sponsorship for MOHH approved development programmes

Mid-Term Scholarship
• One-time grant as partial coverage for university-related expenses
Requirements: • Singapore citizen
• Have excellent ‘A’ level results or relevant diploma results or equivalent qualifications
• Current undergraduates should have outstanding academic results, expecting to graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent
• Have good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Have a passion for public healthcare and excellent communication skills
Bond Duration: Full-Term Scholarship
3 years bond (for studies at SIT)
4 years bond (for studies at NUS / NTU / SMU / SUSS / SUTD)

Mid-Term Scholarship
2 years bond for local studies
3 years bond for overseas studies

Healthcare Graduate Studies Award (HGSA)*
*Post-Graduate Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: • Audiology
• Biostatistics
• Business Analytics
• Clinical Psychology
• Epidemiology
• Health Economics
• Medical Informatics
• Public Health
• Speech Therapy
Universities / Institutions: Master’s degree in selected health science disciplines from MOHH approved local or overseas university
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowance
• Pre-study allowance (for overseas study only)
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for MOHH approved development programmes
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who will take up Singapore citizenship before embarking on studies
• Have a good university degree (Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
• Have a good track record of work achievements (if applicable)
• Have good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Have a passion for public healthcare and possess excellent communication skills
Bond Duration: Local
2 years bond(for course duration of up to 12 months)
3 years bond(for course duration of more than 12 months, capped at 24 months)

Overseas
3 years bond(for course duration up to 12 months)
4 years bond (for course duration more than 12 months, capped at 24 months)

Healthcare Graduate Studies Award Nursing*
*Post-Graduate Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Nursing
Universities / Institutions: Reputable graduate entry masters Nursing programmes in Australia
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowance
• Pre-study allowance (for overseas study only)
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for MOHH approved development programmes
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who will take up Singapore citizenship before embarking on studies
• Have a good (non-nursing) university degree (Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent) or have a good track record of work achievements (if applicable)
• Have good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Must not be under any existing sponsorship / scholarships, grants or bond with any of the public healthcare institutions
Bond Duration: 4 years bond (for 2 years of overseas studies)

Community Nursing Scholarship (CNS)*
*CNS will cover nursing diploma and/or degree studies in local educational institutions, as well as local post-registration nursing degree studies.

Courses / Disciplines: Nursing
Universities / Institutions: • Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
• Alice Lee Centre for Nursing under National University of Singapore (NUS) applicable only for 4-year nursing course
• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) 19-month nursing post registration studies
• MOHH approved overseas universities 1-year nursing post registration studies
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory charges
• Monthly allowance*
• Pre-studies allowance*
• Salaries for nurses undertaking post-registration degree studies with more than one year of experience in the community setting
• Return economy airfare (for overseas studies only)
• Sponsorship for MOHH approved developmental programmes
• Commencement award*
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)

* Existing nursing students receiving the CNS will receive full funding support, which includes tuition fees and monthly allowance from the point of award, as well as a back payment of tuition fees (excluding monthly allowance) from the first year of study. Pre-studies allowance and commencement award are not applicable. Bond computation for these mid-term scholarship recipients is the same as that for full-term.
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who will take up Singapore citizenship before embarking on his / her studies
• Possess good academic results, co-curricular activities record, and communication skills
• Be applying to take up nursing studies in local educational institutions (NYP, NP, NUS or SIT) or a post-registration nursing degree programme in MOHH-approved local or overseas universities;
or
Be a current nursing student in local educational institution (NYP, NP, NUS or SIT)
• Have a strong interest to serve in the community and possess leadership qualities
Bond Duration: For ‘O’ Level Graduates
• Diploma (NYP / NP) + Local Degree (SIT):
3 years bond
OR
• Diploma (NYP / NP) + MOHH-approved Overseas Post-Registration Degree:
3 years bond

‘A’ Level Graduates or Polytechnic Diploma Holders or equivalent qualifications (eg. International Baccalaureate (IB) or high school diploma)
• Local Degree (NUS):
4 years bond

Existing Nurses seeking Degree Conversion
• Local Degree (SIT):
3 years bond
• MOHH-approved Overseas Post-Registration Degree:
3 years bond

Integrated Nursing Scholarship (INS)

Courses / Disciplines: Nursing
Universities / Institutions: 3-year nursing diploma scholarship with advancement to either of the following degree options:
• 19-month SIT nursing degree scholarship
• 1-year degree scholarship at reputable overseas universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowances
• Pre-study allowance
• Commencement award
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
Requirements: • Be a Singapore citizen
• Have a passion for nursing and desire to pursue a nursing career
• Have applied to the nursing course at Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Have outstanding GCE ‘O’ level results of ELR2B2 of 10 points and below
• Have strong Co-Curricular Activities record
Bond Duration: 3 years bond
(for Diploma (NYP / NP) + Local Degree (SIT) studies
OR
Diploma (NYP / NP) + MOHH-approved Overseas Post-Registration Degree)
 

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

MPA Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines (except Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law and Architecture).
Some examples of courses that are of direct relevance to MPA’s work:

• Civil Engineering
• Electical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Analytics
• Economics
• Geography
• Statistics
• Information Systems
• International Relations
• Marine Engineering
• Maritime Business
• Mathematics
• Naval Architecture
• Political Science
• Any other related courses
Universities / Institutions: Approved overseas and local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other compulsory fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Other allowance e.g. computer and book allowance
• Opportunity for sponsorship of approved student exchange / summer school programme
• Internship opportunties before and during studies for exposure to the culture of and work in MPA as well as gain insights into the maritime industry

Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents (PRs)
• Excellent results for GCE ‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) or equivalent, or Polytechnic Diploma with Merit
• Good CCA track records
• Undergraduates with good university results may also apply
Bond Duration: Overseas: 6 years
Local: 4 years

MPA Mid Term Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines (except Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, and Architecture).
Some examples of courses that are of direct relevance to MPA’s work:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Analytics
• Economics
• Geography
• Statistics
• Information Systems
• International Relations
• Marine Engineering
• Maritime Business
• Mathemetics
• Naval Architecture
• Political Science
• Any other related courses
Universities / Institutions: Approved overseas and local universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other compulsory fees (for remaining years of study)
• Monthly maintenance allowance (for remaining years of study)
• Opportunity for sponsorship of approved student exchange / summer school programme
• Internship opportunties during studies for exposure to the culture of and work in MPA as well as gain insights into the maritime industry
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents (PRs)
• Current undergraduates with excellent results, on track to graduate with at least 2nd Upper class honours or equivalent.
• Good CCA track records
Bond Duration: Pro-rated according to year of study
 

Ministry of Social and Family Development

Local Merit Scholarship
To pursue undergraduate studies at local universities

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines will be considered as we need a wide variety of talent in the Ministry
Examples of courses you may pursue:


Specialist Track:
Social Work
Psychology

General Management Track:
(List is not exhaustive)
Data Analytics
Computer Science
Psychology
Sociology
Communication Studies
Economics
Engineering
International Relations
Political Science
Other courses approved by the Ministry
Universities / Institutions: Local universities, such as the:
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• Singapore Management University (SMU)
• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
• Universities approved by the Ministry
Value & Benefits: • Full tuition fees and other approved charges
• Maintenance and other allowances
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes, such as student exchange / summer programmes, CCA , etc.
• Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)

Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Excellent results in GCE ‘A’ Levels, Polytechnic Diploma with Merit or equivalent qualification (e.g. International Baccalaureate)
• Good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Strong leadership qualities and potential
• An interest in a career with MSF

Current undergraduates who desire a career with MSF and have performed well academically and in other areas can apply for MSF's mid-term scholarships. Mid-term scholarship applicants should have completed at least one semester in their undergraduate studies, and are not in their final year of studies
Bond Duration: Undergraduate study in Singapore:
4 years

Undergraduate study in non English-speaking countries / regions:
5 years

Undergraduate study in English-speaking countries / regions:
6 years

Singapore Government Scholarship
To pursue undergraduate studies locally, or at reputable overseas universities

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines will be considered as we need a wide variety of talent in the Ministry
Examples of courses you may pursue:


Specialist Track:
Social Work
Psychology

General Management Track:
(List is not exhaustive)
Data Analytics
Computer Science
Psychology
Sociology
Communication Studies
Economics
Engineering
International Relations
Political Science
Other courses approved by the Ministry
Universities / Institutions: Local or overseas universities, such as:
• Asia & Oceania – China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand
• Americas – Canada, United States
• Europe – France, Germany, United Kingdom
• Other countries / regions approved by the Ministry
Value & Benefits: • Full tuition fees and other approved charges
• Return economy class airfare (if applicable)
• Maintenance and other allowances
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes, such as student exchange programme / summer programmes and CCA, etc.
• Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)
Requirements: • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
• Excellent results in GCE ‘A’ Levels, Polytechnic Diploma with Merit or equivalent qualification (e.g. International Baccalaureate)
• Good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Strong leadership qualities and potential
• An interest in a career with MSF

Current undergraduates who desire a career with MSF and have performed well academically and in other areas can apply for MSF's mid-term scholarships. Mid-term scholarship applicants should have completed at least one semester in their undergraduate studies, and are not in their final year of studies
Bond Duration: Undergraduate study in Singapore:
4 years

Undergraduate study in non English-speaking countries / regions:
5 years

Undergraduate study in English-speaking countries / regions:
6 years