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.

SFA Postgraduate Scholarship (Full-Term/Mid-Term) (2019)

The SFA Postgraduate Scholarship is an avenue for grooming future leaders who are ready to seize opportunities to turn our food challenges into strategic advantages. We welcome individuals with strong passion in the relevant disciplines of study to apply for our postgraduate scholarship.


Scholars can look forward to a dynamic career with SFA, and be exposed to various portfolios in SFA.

Eligibility
  • Singapore Citizens
  • Strong academic results for first degree in relevant disciplines
  • Have applied/ be applying for a Master’s/ PhD programme at an established university
  • Applicants for supervisory work experience/ strong publication records, as well as fresh graduates with strong passion for the specialised fields are welcome to apply for the scholarship

Areas of study/ research
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Aquaculture
  • Food science and technologies
  • Food safety science and innovation
  • Future foods
  • Integrated pest management
  • Microbiology
  • Sustainable urban food production
  • Other related fields

Country of Study
  • Established local and overseas universities

Value of Award
Full-term scholarship
  • Tuition fees and other compulsory fees
  • Monthly 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)
  • Monthly 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
Deadline: Closed for this cycle