BrightSparks Scholarships and Courses 2021

Scholarships and Courses 2021

A comprehensive guide to BrightSparks Scholarship and Courses Providers
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Infocomm Media Development Authority Read Feature

Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship (Polytechnic)

Courses / Disciplines: Infocomm Media-related courses (i.e. courses under Information & Digital Technologies cluster or Arts, Design & Media cluster)
Universities / Institutions: Singapore's 5 local Polytechnics :
• Nanyang Polytechnic
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Republic Polytechnic
• Singapore Polytechnic
• Temasek Polytechnic
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other compulsory polytechnic fees
• One-time pre-studies allowance including computer allowance
• Funding support for overseas exposure, (e.g. internships, student exchange programme, study trips and overseas competition)
• Funding support for courses and certifications

Requirements: • Singapore citizen
• Fresh "O" Level Graduate
• Have good Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) records
• Possess a strong interest for a career in the Infocomm Media industry
• Matriculate into an approved Infocomm Media-related studies (as approved by IMDA) offered at any of the five local polytechnics

Bond Duration: No bond

Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Courses / Disciplines: Infocomm Media-related courses include:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Science / Computer Engineering
• Cybersecurity / Information Security
• Data Analytics
• Immersive Media
• Film / TV Studies
• Journalism
• Game Development
• User Experience / Design

Universities / Institutions: Local autonomous universities/ approved institutions; or renowned overseas universities
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and other compulsory university fees
• Living allowance
• One-time pre-studies allowance including settling-in and computer allowance
• Funding support for overseas internship(s) in Infocomm Media-related roles (e.g. economy class return airfare and living allowances)
• Funding support for overseas exposure, (e.g. student exchange programme, study trips and overseas competition)
• Funding support for courses and certifications

Requirements: • Singapore citizen
• Possess a strong interest for a career in the Infocomm Media industry
• Have a strong portfolio if applying for a creative or film-related course
• Pursue a full-time Infocomm Media-related undergraduate programme in a local
autonomous/ approved insitutions or renowned overseas university

^Mid-term scholarship applicants must have minimally one academic year of study remaining from the point of award

Bond Duration: • Full/Mid-term Local: 1 to 3 years dependent on the duration of sponsorship
• Fast Track Bachelors-Masters: 4 years
• Full/Mid-term Overseas: 2 to 5 years dependent on the duration of sponsorship

With the flexibility to serve bond in an Infocomm Media-related job role in any organisation and any industry, subject to IMDA's approval.

Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Courses / Disciplines: Infocomm Media-related courses include:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Science / Computer Engineering
• Cybersecurity / Information Security
• Data Analytics
• Immersive Media
• Film / TV Studies
• Journalism
• Game Development
• User Experience / Design

Universities / Institutions: Local autonomous universities/ approved institutions; or renowned overseas universities
Value & Benefits: Full-time Masters or PhD Studies:
• Tuition and other compulsory university fees
• Living allowance and/or stipend, and relevant allowances (e.g. thesis allowance)
• One-time Pre-studies allowance
• Funding support for overseas internship(s) in Infocomm Media-related roles (e.g. economy class return airfare and living allowances)
• Funding support for overseas exposure (e.g. study trips, immersion programmes, masterclass)
• Funding support for courses and certifications

Part-time Masters Studies:
• Tuition and other compulsory university fees
• Funding support for courses and certifications
Requirements: • Singapore citizen
• Possess a strong interest for a career in the Infocomm Media industry
• Have a strong portfolio if applying for a creative or film-related course

For Masters studies, applicants have to be:
• Enrolled full-time or part-time in an Infocomm Media-related Masters programme in a local autonomous/approved institutions or renowned overseas university

For PhD studies, applicants have to be:
• Enrolled full-time in an Infocomm Media-related PhD programme in a local autonomous/approved insitutions or renowned overseas university

^Mid-term Masters or PhD scholarship applicants must have minimally one academic year of study remaining from the point of award

Bond Duration: For Masters Studies:
• Overseas: 2 to 3 years dependent on the duration of sponsorship
• Full-time Full/Mid-term Local: 1 to 2 years
• Part-time Local: No Bond

For PhD Studies:
• Overseas: 3 to 5 years bond dependent on the duration of sponsorship
• Full/Mid-term Local: No bond

With the flexibility to serve bond in an Infocomm Media-related job role in any organisation and any industry, subject to IMDA's approval.

 

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore Read Feature

IRAS Merit Undergraduate Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: You may pursue any course of study that has relevance to the different areas of work in IRAS.
Universities / Institutions: Approved local universities and top overseas universities
Value & Benefits: The scholarship gives you the flexibility to choose to study either a local or overseas course. You will receive full sponsorship for a local course. For overseas courses, IRAS will partially sponsor you the same amount as the sponsorship for an equivalent local course.

Local scholarships cover:
• Maintenance allowance (inclusive of hostel allowance and book allowance)
• Pre-studies allowance
• Computer allowance
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Tuition and other compulsory fees
• Attachment with IRAS
• Sponsorship of approved overseas exchange and Masters programme (if applicable)
• Mentoring by a member of the Senior Management

Overseas scholarships cover:
• Annual allowance (inclusive of maintenance and hostel allowance, tuition and compulsory fees based on a similar local course)
• Pre-studies allowance
• Computer allowance
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Return airfare (for attachment in IRAS to overseas exchange)
• Attachment with IRAS
• Sponsorship of approved overseas exchange (if applicable)
• Mentoring by a member of the Senior Management
Requirements: • Passion to serve and take on a challenging career in tax
• Outstanding GCE 'A' Levels, Polytechnic results or equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaurate (IB), NUS High School Diploma)
• Singapore citizens and permanent residents (PRs) intending to take up citizenship
• Outstanding CCA records and leadership qualities
• Those currently serving NS are also eligible to apply
Bond Duration: 4 years

IRAS Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: You may pursue any course of study that has relevance to the different areas of work in IRAS.
Universities / Institutions: Approved top overseas universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas scholarships cover:
• Maintenance allowance (inclusive of book allowance)
• Pre-studies allowance (inclusive of warm clothing and settling-in allowance)
• Computer allowance
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Tuition and other compulsory fees
• Return airfare (at beginning and end of course; for attachment in IRAS; to overseas exchange)
• Attachment with IRAS
• Sponsorship of approved overseas exchange and Masters programme (if applicable)
• Mentoring by a member of the Senior Management
Requirements: • Passion to serve and take on a challenging career in tax
• Outstanding GCE 'A' Levels, Polytechnic results or equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaurate (IB), NUS High School Diploma)
• Singapore citizens and permanent residents (PRs) intending to take up citizenship
• Outstanding CCA records and leadership qualities
• Those currently serving NS are also eligible to apply

Bond Duration: 6 years

IRAS Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship

Courses / Disciplines: You may pursue any course of study that has relevance to the different areas of work in IRAS.
Universities / Institutions: Approved local universities and top overseas universities
Value & Benefits: • Backpayment of tuition fees and allowances for completed years of study
• Benefits for scholarships for overseas courses are the same as the IRAS Overseas Undergraduate scholarships
• Benefits for scholarships for local courses are the same as the IRAS Merit Undergraduate scholarships for local courses
Requirements: • Passion to serve and take on a challenging career in tax
• Good unversity results for existing undergraduates
• Singapore citizens and permanent residents (PRs) intending to take up citizenship
• Outstanding CCA records and leadership qualities
Bond Duration: Local:
4 years

Overseas:
6 years