BrightSparks Scholarships and Courses 2025

Scholarships and Courses 2025

A comprehensive guide to BrightSparks Scholarship and Course Providers
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Economic Development Board Read Feature

EDB Scholarship (Full-Term & Mid-Term)

Courses / Disciplines: • The EDB Scholarship supports various disciplines of study, including, but not limited to, Engineering, Science and Economics
• Disciplines of study not covered under the EDB Scholarship are Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy
• Option to pursue studies up to Master’s degree

Universities / Institutions: Top universities in the US, UK and non-English-speaking countries such as France, Germany, Japan and China
Value & Benefits: • Tuition and related fees (e.g. application, orientation, test fees, medical / health insurance etc. as required by the university)
• Living allowance
• Book allowance
• Installation allowance for warm clothing and computer
• Airfares
• Excess baggage allowance
• Foreign language study fees
• Development programmes such as language immersion and study abroad
Requirements: (1). General
  • Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
  • Desire to inspire change and possibilities for Singapore economy, industries and create jobs for Singaporeans
  • Strong critical thinking abilities and effective communication skills
  • Inquisitive mind and tenacity
  • Exemplary character and conduct
  • Outstanding CCA records
(2). Full-Term Scholarship
  • As pre-University applicants, you should be fulfilling your final year in an education institution which offers:
    1. GCE A-levels; or
    2. International Baccalaureate; or
    3. Polytechnic Diploma with merit; or
    4. High School Diploma
  • You may apply prior to receiving your final examination results and up to 2 years after receiving your results
(3). Mid-Term Scholarship
  • As University undergraduate applicants, you should apply before the final year of your undergraduate studies
  • If you are in your penultimate year (second last year of study), you need to undergo an internship with us before being considered for a Scholarship. Apply for the  Summer Internship Programme  and tell us that you would like to be considered for the Scholarship too! You will not need to submit a separate application for the Scholarship as we will be assessing your suitability during your internship and fast-track you to the Scholarship selection panel if you do well
  • Otherwise, all students prior to their penultimate year of studies should apply directly for the EDB Mid-Term Scholarship
Bond Duration: Universities in the US and the UK:
6 years

Universities in non-English-speaking countries such as France, Germany, Japan and China:
5 years

Universities in Singapore (only for mid-term scholarship):
4 years

 

Energy Market Authority Read Feature

EMA Undergraduate Scholarship (Full-term)

Courses / Disciplines: • Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
Universities / Institutions: Recognised local and overseas universities
Value & Benefits: Overseas Scholarship
• Full tuition fees and other related fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance
• Return airfare
• Internship opportunities
• Sponsorship of approved summer school / exchange programme

Local Scholarship
• Full tuition fees and other related fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Pre-studies allowance
• Internship opportunities
• Sponsorship of approved summer school / exchange programme
Requirements: • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
• Excellent GCE 'O' and 'A' Level / IB results / Diploma results
• Excellent CCA records
Bond Duration: Overseas Scholarship:
• 6 years

Local Scholarship:
• 4 years

EMA Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-term)

Courses / Disciplines: • Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
Universities / Institutions: Recognised local universities
Value & Benefits: • Remaining tuition fees and other related fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Internship opportunities
• Summer / exchange programmes where relevant
Requirements: • Singapore citizen or permanent resident intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
• Excellent university results
• Excellent CCA records
Bond Duration: • 1 year for each year of sponsorship, subject to a minimum of 2 years

 

Enterprise Singapore Read Feature

Enterprise Singapore Global Executive Scholarship (Overseas)

Courses / Disciplines: All undergraduate courses except Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Architecture, Music and Law.
Universities / Institutions: Top universities in China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, US and UK.
Value & Benefits: • Full tuition and compulsory fees
• Medical / health insurance (where required by university)
• Pre-studies allowance
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Airfare (where applicable)
• Internship opportunities
• Sponsorship for summer / exchange programme (Subject to approval)
• Sponsorship for foreign language training
• Sponsorship for Master's programme (Subject to approval)
Requirements: • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Excellent academic results for GCE 'A' Levels, International Baccalaureate, NUS High School Diploma or Polytechnic Diploma with Merit
• Good track record in CCAs
• Passionate about growing stronger Singapore enterprises and contributing to the Singapore economy
• Keen sense for global business and international trade
• Interest in exploring and learning about foreign languages and cultures
Bond Duration: • US & UK: 5 years
• China, France, Germany, Japan & Korea: 4 years

Enterprise Singapore Global Executive Scholarship (Local)

Courses / Disciplines: All undergraduate courses except Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Architecture, Music and Law.
Universities / Institutions: • NUS
• NTU
• SMU
• SUTD
Value & Benefits: • Full tuition and compulsory fees
• Medical / health insurance (where required by university)
• Pre-studies allowance
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Internship opportunities
• Sponsorship for summer / exchange programme (Subject to approval)
• Sponsorship for foreign language training
• Sponsorship for Master's programme (Subject to approval)
Requirements: • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Excellent academic results for GCE 'A' Levels, International Baccalaureate, NUS High School Diploma or Polytechnic Diploma with Merit
• Good track record in CCAs
• Passionate about growing stronger Singapore enterprises and contributing to the Singapore economy
• Keen sense for global business and international trade
• Interest in exploring and learning about foreign languages and cultures
Bond Duration: 2 years