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MHA Scholarships

MHA Civilian Scholarship

The Ministry of Home Affairs Civilian Scholarship is awarded to all-rounded individuals who are passionate about strengthening Singapore’s safety and security in a civilian appointment. Depending on your interests and aspirations, you can choose from a range of meaningful and rewarding career in a Generalist or Specialist field.*

This scholarship will allow you to kickstart your leadership journey in the Home Team, and you will receive the opportunity to pursue your undergraduate studies at a prestigious local or overseas university. Upon your return, you can look forward to learning and development opportunities to equip you as a future leader in the Home Team.

*These are the specialist fields available: Commercial Affairs, Intelligence, Internal Security, and Psychology.

Courses / Disciplines:

Most disciplines except Medicine, Dentistry and Architecture. For the Commercial Affairs track, you will have to pursue a degree in Accountancy, Law, Business Administration, Business or Economics. For the Psychology track, you will have to pursue a degree in Psychology.*

*If you pursue a Law degree, you will not be called to the Bar while serving in the Home Team
Universities / Institutions:
  • Local or overseas universities
Value & Benefits:
  • Tuition and compulsory fees for undergraduate studies+
  • Maintenance allowance (overseas/local)
  • Pre-study allowance^
  • Vacation attachments
  • Sponsored return flights for undergraduates studying abroad
  • Sponsorship for summer exchange programmes and post-graduate degree#

+Students reading Medicine, Dentistry and Architecture are not eligible.
#Where applicable.
^Not applicable for MHA Mid-Term Scholarships.
Requirements:
  • Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
  • Strong leadership qualities and potential
  • Possess strong interest in safeguarding the safety and security of Singapore
  • Good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
  • GCE A-Levels, IB, Poly, NUS High School, or other high school diploma/certificate; current undergraduate students (not in final year of studies) may also apply. You may apply prior to receiving your final examination results. Should you be found suitable for a scholarship, you may be made a provisional scholarship offer that is subject to confirmation upon the release of your results.
  • Perform well in National Service (for male applicants)

For Mid-Term Scholarships, the following criteria would additionally apply:
  • Currently pursuing full-time undergraduate studies and on track for graduation with at least 2nd Upper Honours or equivalent
  • Have completed at least one semester and not in the final year of undergraduate studies at point of application
Bond Duration:
  • 6 years bond (Overseas university in English-speaking countries)
  • 5 years bond (Overseas university in non-English speaking countries)
  • 4 years bond (Local university)

For more information, please visit: https://www.mha.gov.sg/careers/mha-scholarships/mha-civilian-scholarship

Deadline: Closed for this cycle
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