Brightsparks Scholarship Table 2019
Scholarship Table 2019

Scholarships 2019

A comprehensive guide to BrightSparks Scholarship Providers
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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Read Feature

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 record
• 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 record
Bond Duration: Pro-rated according to year of study
 

Ministry of Communications and Information Read Feature

MCI Information Service Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: Most disciplines except Medicine and Dentistry
Universities / Institutions: Local
Local and recognised overseas universities

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 and recognised overseas universities

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 Defence Read Feature

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 Education Read Feature

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
Va lue & Benefits: • Sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges
• 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
 

Ministry of Home Affairs Read Feature
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)
4 years bond (Local universities)

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, 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)
4 years bond (Local universities)

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, International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic diploma (with merit) or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with the Home Team under the HUS (SPF, SCDF, SPS, CNB), or HAS (ICA)
Bond Duration: 6 years bond (English speaking countries)
5 years bond (Non- English speaking countries)
4 years bond (Local universities)

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, International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic diploma (with merit) or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with the Home Team under the HUS (SPF, SCDF, SPS, CNB) or HAS (ICA)
Bond Duration: 6 years bond (English speaking countries)
5 years bond (Non- English speaking countries)
4 years bond (Local universities)

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, International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic diploma (with merit) or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a care Keen interest in a career with the Home Team under the HUS (SPF, SCDF, SPS, CNB), or HAS (ICA).
Bond Duration: 4 years bond

Home Team Local Study Award (HTLSA)

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
• 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, International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic diploma or equivalent
• Good performance in National Service
• Keen interest in a career with the Home Team under the HUS (SPF, SCDF, SPS, CNB) , HAS (ICA), or civilian scheme.
Bond Duration: 4 years bond
 

Ministry of National Development Read Feature

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
 

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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 / 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
 

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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 Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Radiation Therapy)
Requirements: • Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowances
• Pre-study allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Clinical placement expense (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
• Commencement award
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Value & Benefits: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
• Good communication skills
• Achieve outstanding ‘A’ Level results (offered at least 10 academic units), diploma with merit / distinction or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma)
Bond Duration: Overseas Studies: 6 years

Local Studies: 4 years

Healthcare Merit Award (Mid-Term)

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 Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Radiation Therapy)
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory fees (back payment from year one of study)
• Monthly allowances and sponsorship for approved developmental programmes (from the point of award onwards)
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
• Good communication skills
• Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least a diploma with merit / distinction (for current diploma students) or at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent (for current undergraduates)
• Have completed at least one semester of study in health science disciplines at local polytechnics, local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities
Bond Duration: Overseas Studies: 6 years

Local Studies: 4 years

Healthcare Merit Award (Degree Conversion)

Courses / Disciplines: • Nursing
Universities / Institutions: Offered to third-year Nursing diploma students or recent Diploma in Nursing graduates who are keen to pursue a degree conversion course at Singapore Institute of Technology or MOHHapproved overseas universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowances
• Pre-study allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Clinical placement expense (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
• Commencement award
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
• Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
• Good communication skills
• Achieve outstanding academic results, on track to graduate with at least a diploma with merit / distinction
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 allowances
• Pre-study allowance
• Overseas exchange allowance (if applicable)

Mid-Term Scholarship
• One-time grant as partial coverage for universityrelated expenses
Requirements: • Singapore citizen
• Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
• Good communication skills
• For Full-Term applicants: Achieve outstanding ‘A’ Level results, diploma with merit / distinction or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma)
• For Mid-Term applicants: Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent
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

Community Nursing Scholarship (CNS)

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: Full-Term
• Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowances
• Pre-study allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
• Commencement award
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)

Mid-Term
• Tuition and compulsory fees (back- payment from year one of study)
• Monthly allowances and sponsorship for approved developmental programmes (from the point of award onwards)
• Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)

Degree Conversion
Same as Full-Term Community Nursing Scholarship.
• Salary for nurses undertaking post-registration degree studies with more than one year of work experience in the community setting
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
• Possess good academic results
• Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership skills
• Strong interest to serve in the community

Full-Term
• Achieve outstanding ‘O’ Level results, ‘A’ Level results, diploma with merit / distinction or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma)
• Applied to take up nursing studies in local educational institutions (NYP, NP, or NUS)

Mid-Term
• Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least a diploma with merit / distinction (for current diploma students), or at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent (for current undergraduates)
• Be a current nursing student in a local educational institution (NYP, NP or NUS)

Degree Conversion
• Achieve outstanding academic results, on track to graduate with at least a diploma with merit / distinction
Bond Duration: Full-Term and Mid-Term:
• O-level Graduates: 3 years bond (for Diploma (NYP/NP) + local degree (SIT) or MOHH-approved Overseas Degree)
• ‘A’ Level, Diploma or equivalent qualifications Graduates: 4 years bond (for Local Degree (NUS))

Degree Conversion:
• Third-year Nursing diploma students, recent Diploma in Nursing graduates or existing nurses: 3 years bond (for Local Degree (SIT) or MOHH-approved Overseas Degree)

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: • Singapore citizen
• Achieve outstanding O level results of ELR2B2 of 10 points and below
• Applied to the nursing course at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) or Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
• Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
• Good communication skills
Bond Duration: 3 years bond
(for diploma (NYP / NP) + local degree (SIT) or MOHH-approved overseas degree)

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

Courses / Disciplines: • Audiology
• Biostatistics
• Business Analytics
• Clinical Psychology
• Epidemiology
• Health Economics
• Medical Informatics
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Speech Therapy
Universities / Institutions: Master’s degree in selected health science or healthcare-related disciplines from MOHH approved local or overseas universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowances
• Pre-study allowance (for overseas study only)
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
• Possess a good university degree (Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
• Good track record of work achievements (if applicable)
• Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
• Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
• Good communication skills
• *HGSA (Nursing): Possess a good (non-nursing) university degree (Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
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)
 

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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