BrightSparks Scholarships and Courses 2026

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Scholarships and Courses 2026

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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). Eligibility You should be a Singapore Citizen/PR and a well-rounded individual with strong demonstrated leadership qualities and potential. An EDB Scholarship is for you if: You are motivated to create a positive impact for Singapore and Singaporeans by developing Singapore’s economy through roles in account management, industry development, strategy and policy development; and Possess strong critical thinking abilities and effective communication skills, and demonstrate tenacity to turn possibilities into reality (2). Full-Term Scholarship As pre-University applicants, you should be fulfilling your final year in an education institution which offers: GCE A-levels; or International Baccalaureate; or Polytechnic Diploma with merit; or 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:	Preferred fields of study, but not limited to: • Engineering (Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical) • Economics • Materials Science
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:	Preferred fields of study, but not limited to: • Engineering (Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical) • Economics • Materials Science
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: 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