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MHA Scholarships

Local Merit Scholarship (LMS) ( Application till 2022-07-26 )

The Local Merit Scholarship (LMS) supports highly qualified and promising individuals with an undergraduate education at a local university before starting their careers in one of the Home Team Departments. An LMS scholar will be given opportunities to take on leadership positions in the Home Team.

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:
  • Full tuition and other approved fees for study at local universities
  • Local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
  • 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 (with at least 10 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
  • Good performance in National Service
  • Keen interest in a career with the Home Team
Bond Duration:
  • 4 years bond (Local studies)

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

Deadline: Closed for this cycle