Our Scholarships
SFA jointly offers scholarships under the Singapore Sustainability Scholarships (SSS) umbrella together with two other Statutory Boards under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) - The National Environment Agency (NEA) and PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency.
We are looking for game-changers who are passionate in developing solutions and staying ahead of the curve to ensure a sustainable supply of safe food both now and in the future.
At SFA, your scholarship will set you on a career path contributing towards Singapore's Food Future. Following your studies, you will have the opportunity to engage and explore different facets of SFA's job functions. We groom our talents professionally and personally in a dynamic environment.
Academic Options
Choose to further your education with choice tertiary institutions locally and overseas for academic and personal growth.
Work Experience
You will be given opportunities to be attached to SFA during your studies to gain practical work experience.
Developmental Opportunities
Our scholars are guided by mentors to help them pick up leadership skills and achieve their career goals. We also offer developmental opportunities such as job rotations within SFA, secondments to other organisations, as well as management and technical training.
Which Programme is for You?
SFA welcomes individuals interested in food-related science and technology disciplines to apply for our scholarship programmes. You will be given the opportunity to work and collaborate across different roles and functions, contributing to the nation's food safety as you are groomed for leadership and key roles in Singapore's food ecosystem.
Read on to identify which scholarship is suitable for you, depending on where you are in your education journey or career.
Tenable for
- Postgraduate studies (Master's/PhD) at local/overseas universities
Eligibility
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
- Strong academic results for first degree in relevant disciplines
- Have applied / be applying for a Master’s / PhD programme at a local/ overseas university
- Applicants for mid-term scholarship should have attained at least one semester of academic results.
Areas of study/ research
- Agricultural Sciences
- Aquacultural Sciences
- Biological Sciences/ Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Food Science/ Food Technology
- Microbiology
- Toxicology
- Veterinary Science
- Other related fields
Country of Study
- Local and overseas universities in relevant disciplines
Value of Award
Full-term scholarship
- Tuition fees and other compulsory fees
- Maintenance allowance
- Return economy class airfare (For overseas scholarship)
- Other approved expenses incurred in relation to the postgraduate programme
Mid-term scholarship
- Tuition fees and other compulsory fees (Including back-payment of tuition fees and other compulsory fees incurred prior to award)
- Maintenance allowance (From point of award)
- One-way economy class airfare from country of study (For overseas scholarship)
- Other approved expenses incurred in relation to the postgraduate programme
Bond Period
- Master’s: 3 years with SFA upon completion of studies
- PhD: 6 years with SFA upon completion of studies
The SFA Postgraduate Scholarship opens for applications annually in the third quarter of the calendar year. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted before end-October.
The SFA Postgraduate Scholarship opened from 1 July to 4 September 2022. All applications are to be submitted via the Brightsparks portal. The Scholarships Team will review all applications submitted via the portal and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further selection. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Kosh Consulting Group (Asia) Pte Ltd (KCGA), the appointed contractor before end-October 2022.