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The Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship is the premier government scholarship awarded based on merit. The PSC Scholarships offer varied career pathways in the Public Service that will provide for a broad range of interests. Our scholarship holders are a diverse group of outstanding young talents who are all-rounded and committed to serving Singapore and Singaporeans. They excel in both academic and non-academic pursuits, possess sound character and exemplify the ethos of the Public Service.

Our scholarship holders pursue a variety of disciplines at different universities and we develop them with diversity in mind.

If you’re ready to make the commitment to begin a career in the Public Service and better the lives of our people, we welcome you to apply for the PSC Scholarships. Come join us to shape a better Singapore!

Click to  learn more about the Singapore Public Service  or get inspired by the diversity of the Public Service through our stories . 

The PSC Scholarships offer three main career paths in the Singapore Public Service.

This career track is for you if:

You are willing to take on different roles in the Public Service and explore the wide spectrum of public governance work, from policy formulation to implementation. You will be posted to a ministry or statutory board, depending on the needs of the Service and your suitability.

Apply to the following scholarship schemes:

PSC Scholarship

PSC Scholarship (Sustainability)

You have a clear interest in a specialised career track. You can develop your career as an Engineer, Public Finance Officer, Foreign Service Officer, Legal Service Officer, Medical Officer, or Teaching Service Officer in the Public Service. You will be assigned a tied agency at the outset of your scholarship and will be professionally developed to fulfil your future role.

PSC Scholarship (Engineering)

PSC Scholarship (Foreign Service)

PSC Scholarship (Judicial Service/Legal Service)

PSC Scholarship (Medicine or Dentistry)

PSC Scholarship (Public Finance)

PSC Scholarship (Teaching Service)

You have a passion to serve in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) or Singapore Police Force (SPF) and contribute to the defence and security of Singapore.

The Singapore Armed Forces Scholarship

The Singapore Police Force Scholarship

Applicants for the undergraduate scholarships are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degree or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree (referred to as ‘mid-term applicants’).

Applicants must:

Be a Singapore Citizen

Demonstrate Strong Leadership Qualities and Potential

Present themselves as well-rounded individuals, possessing good academic and non-academic records.

Academic Requirements:

Tuition fees and other approved charges. For overseas degrees, return airfare will be provided. For mid-term candidates, tuition and other compulsory fees incurred before the award will be back paid.

Maintenance and other allowances. For mid-term candidates, allowance will only be paid from the point of award. For those on the Uniformed Service track, full salary including bonuses will be paid.

Sponsorship of PSC development programmes and approved student exchange or summer programmes. The PSC also facilitates internship opportunities for our scholarship holders.

Sponsorship of master’s degree (if requirements are met).

Preparation for a public sector career begins when a PSC scholarship holder is awarded the scholarship. PSC scholarship holders are given opportunities to participate in curated development programmes to acquire critical knowledge, skills and experiences to enable them to better serve Singapore and Singaporeans.

This is the first milestone programme before our scholarship holders embark on their undergraduate studies.

During the two-week long course, scholarship holders are introduced to various aspects of the Public Service and gain insights into the values of the Public Service. They take the opportunity to reflect on and understand the importance of their role as an ambassador to the Service and as a future Public Officer. It is also a platform where they get to know fellow scholarship holders and forge lasting friendships.

The programme comprises:

Sharing by public sector agencies, to expose scholarship holders to their future work and potential challenges;

Personal mastery training to allow scholarship holders to reflect on their commitments to the Public Service and prepare for university life; and

A segment to expose scholarship holders to ground realities, volunteering work and project management and strengthen their understanding of policy issues.

This second milestone programme takes place midway through our scholarship holders’ undergraduate studies, i.e. at the end of their second year of study.

The PSMP builds on the foundations laid in the Preparatory Course to deepen their understanding of the Public Service and to catch up with fellow scholarship holders. The programme helps scholarship holders think more deeply about principles and challenges in the Public Service and take stock of their experiences to date.

The PSMP comprises two components:

A two-week programme consisting of talks, dialogues and seminars, to keep scholarship holders abreast of issues confronting Singapore and provoke discussions around them; and

A six-to-twelve week internship at a ministry/statutory board or with their tied agency to gain work experience and to learn from public officers on the job.

Scholarship holders may participate in the Gap Year programme after completing their university studies (including master’s) and National Service obligations (where applicable), and before they join the Public Service.

Through the programme, scholarship holders will be attached to an organisation in the people or private sector, either locally or overseas, for a duration of six months to a year. These attachments allow them to learn about the company’s ethos, business operations, and challenges. Subsequently, they will take this valuable experience and best practices back to the Public Service.

The PSLP is a structured programme focused on developing talent in specialised areas or industries. The PSLP aims to develop officers to their fullest potential for leadership roles in the Public Service. It is not applicable to scholarship holders on the PSC Scholarship (Legal Service), PSC Scholarship (Medicine/Dentistry) or The SAF Scholarship schemes.

Click to  read more about the PSLP .

The application process consists of submitting an online application, complete with the necessary supporting documents, an essay, and a video interview. If shortlisted, candidates will be informed on the next stages to attend and steps to be taken. Check out the Apply page for more information on our application process .

For aspiring applicants, we have curated advice from scholarship holders, brochures, and testimonials to help you along on this journey. Be sure to check out the  Scholarship Resources page  to find them.

Experience a wide spectrum of governance work from policy formulation to implementation.  

Develop a career in one of the engineering sectors: (i) Defence and Security, (ii) Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems, or (iii) Infrastructure & Environment. 

Develop a career as a Foreign Service Officer, managing political and economic issues.

Develop a career in the Singapore Legal Service through the administration of justice and by advancing the nation’s laws.

Develop a career in the public healthcare sector.

Develop a career in the public finance sector – ensure fiscal prudence through raising financial capabilities and enhancing public accountability in use of public funds and resources.

Equipped with a 'sustainability perspective', experience a wide spectrum of governance work from policy formulation to implementation.

Develop a career in the education sector, building both groundwork and policymaking experiences.

Embark on a military career to safeguard Singapore’s interests.

Be a Guardian of law and order.  

Before working on your application form, it is recommended that you gather all the supporting documents required, for ease of uploading and cross-checking them. The documents required for undergraduate scholarships are:

Secondary 4/Year 4 Year End School Academic Reports (including results and teachers' comments)

Secondary 4/Year 4 Co-curricular Activities (CCA) and Community Involvement Programme (CIP) Records

Pre-tertiary CCA and CIP Records

Certificates of Academic Qualification Obtained (e.g. GCE O-level, GCE A-level, International Baccalaureate Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, other high school diploma or equivalent). You need not include your preliminary examination results.

Additionally, mid-term applicants would also be required to submit the following:

University Academic Transcripts

University CCA Records

Employment Testimonials (if applicable)

NS Certificate of Service and Testimonial (if applicable)

Public Service Internship Testimonials (if applicable)

You are required to have a valid Singpass account to access* and submit the scholarship application form.

Ensure you have the following information on hand, which are required fields of the application form.

Personal and Family Members' Particulars (e.g. Name, NRIC no., Date of Birth, Occupation)

GCE O-level Results

Pre-tertiary Academic Results (e.g. GCE A-level, International Baccalaureate Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, other high school diploma or equivalent). You need not include your preliminary examination results.  

University Results for Each Semester

Co-curricular Activities Records, Prizes, and Awards

University Application and Outcomes

*With effect from 21st December 2023, the scholarship application portal will not be supported on mobile devices and tablets. You are advised to access the portal using a laptop or desktop computer instead.

Your application form consists of the following sections:

Personal & Family Details

Education History

Achievements

Career and Course Preferences

University Applications

Other Details

Declaration

You are also required to submit an essay to accompany your application form.

Once uploaded, submit your application. Your application is only considered complete when you have (i) furnished all the details required in the application form and submitted it; (ii) completed and submitted your essay; and (iii) uploaded and submitted all your supporting documents.

After successful submission of your application, you will receive a video interview link within 7 days.

You should receive an application outcome by June.

if shortlisted

Congratulations! If shortlisted, you will receive information on the next assessment rounds.

Psychometric Assessments – these are meant to assess your general, verbal and numerical reasoning abilities.

Game-Based Assessments – these provide an understanding of your natural attributes. At the end of the assessment, you will receive your own report for your review and use in self-development.

Psychological Interview – this provides an in-depth report of your motivations, interests and values, to give the board a sense of who you are.

Your performance in the various assessments would be taken into consideration when deciding on further shortlisting. Only candidates who complete all assessments will undergo a panel interview with the Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarships Selection Board (PSSB).

Assessments and interviews run from August each year to June in the following year.

You may receive your outcome within two weeks after your interview. Some evaluations take longer, so please do not worry if you do not receive an outcome within the timeframe stated. All outcomes should be received by June.

You may receive the following interview outcomes:

Not suitable for PSC Scholarship ( reflected as Unsuccessful in the Scholarship Portal ) – don’t be disheartened if you receive this outcome. There are other routes to the Public Service!

Referred to Ministries for consideration ( reflected as Referred to Ministries in the Scholarship Portal ) – you may also receive a referral to other Ministries for their scholarships. The respective Ministries will get in touch with you on any follow-ups required or if you are found unsuitable for both scholarships. Don’t be disheartened if you are not successful as there are other routes to the Public Service!

Offered PSC Scholarship – Congratulations! We will get in touch with you on follow-ups and what you can expect next.

When can I apply?

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘pre-university applicants’) or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘mid-term applicants’).

Am I eligible to apply?

What are the academic requirements, where and what can i study.

PSC Scholarship holders may study at local or overseas universities; and choose to read from a diverse range of courses relevant to the Public Service (subject to the PSC’s approval).

Cost of Degree

Maintenance and other allowances. For mid-term candidates, allowances will only be paid from the point of award.

Development Programmes

A series of sponsored development programmes, including internship opportunities, to prepare scholarship holders for a career in the Public Service.

Master’s Programme (if applicable)

# For PSC Scholarships (Mid-Term), duration of study includes the duration completed prior to the award of the scholarship, i.e. entire duration of degree.

Upon graduation, scholarship holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme (subject to meeting requirements) and developed for multi-sectoral or sectoral leadership positions within the Public Service. Scholarship holders will embark on their Public Service career at an appropriate ministry or statutory board depending on the Public Service’s manpower needs and their suitability for the position. Their first posting will be in a sustainability and circularity related role.

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘pre-university applicants’) or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘mid-term applicants’)

What are the academic requirements

Where and what can i study .

PSC Scholarship (Engineering) recipients may study at local or overseas universities; and choose to read from a diverse range of engineering and technical courses relevant to the Public Service (subject to the PSC’s and parent agency’s approval).

Maintenance and other allowances. For mid-term candidates, allowance will only be paid from the point of award.

Scholarship holders will be offered development programmes from both the PSC and their engineering parent agency, including internship opportunities. They will also receive close mentorship, including guidance on their career development

Sponsorship of master’s degree (if requirements are met)

Scholarship holders will be ‘tied’ to an engineering parent agency to allow them to deepen their engineering skills early in their career. Upon graduation, scholarship holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) (General Phase - Engineering), which is a specialised track within PSLP (General Phase). In their first posting (of up to 4 years), they will focus on deepening deep technical capabilities in their respective engineering clusters. They will get to go for external postings outside of their ministry family for exposure and to strengthen the development of their foundational competencies.

The type of engineering work will depend on the engineering cluster of the scholarship holder:

Defence and Security (D&S)  cluster looks at the design, operation and maintenance of our national security infrastructure. Agencies under this cluster are Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX).

Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems (ICT&SS)  cluster looks at the design, operation and maintenance of IT platforms. It also covers the platforms and applications that will enable us to monitor, communicate with and control networks and infrastructure. Agencies under this cluster are Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

Infrastructure and Environment (I&E)  cluster looks at the design, building, maintenance and regulation of infrastructure such as transport infrastructure, utilities and other structures. Agencies under this cluster are Energy Market Authority (EMA), Housing & Development Board (HDB), JTC Corporation (JTC), Land Transport Authority (LTA), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Public Utilities Board (PUB).

PSC Scholarship (Foreign Service) recipients may study overseas, in countries that are relevant to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Scholarship holders can pursue a wide range of subjects in non-English-speaking countries such as China, France, Germany, or Japan; including the United Kingdom and United States of America (subject to MFA’s and PSC’s approval).

While abroad, scholarship holders will be assigned a mentor at an Overseas Mission who will support and guide them. Scholarship holders will also undergo internships – one in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Headquarters and another at an Overseas Mission, to gain insights into MFA’s work. Sponsorship will also be provided for foreign language learning to prepare scholarship holders for future postings.

Upon graduation, scholarship holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme and take up the role of a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) (Political and Economic).

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate law degree (referred to as ‘pre-university applicants’) or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate law degree (referred to as ‘mid-term applicants’).

PSC Scholarship (Judicial Service / Legal Service) recipients may read law in Singapore or approved overseas universities, i.e. National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Social Sciences and selected universities in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom or United States of America (subject to the PSC’s approval). 

For information on the list of selected overseas universities, please refer to the Singapore Institute of Legal Education website under “Qualified Person”. 

A series of sponsored development programmes, including internship opportunities, to prepare scholarship holders for a career in the Singapore Judicial Service or the Singapore Legal Service.

Master’s Programme (if applicable)

Sponsorship of master’s degree (if requirements are met).

Upon graduation, scholarship holders will embark on a career in either the Singapore Judicial Service or the Singapore Legal Service. They will participate in the administration of justice and be in a position to protect the public interest and advance the rule of law in Singapore. The Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) is  not  applicable in the Singapore Judicial Service and the Singapore Legal Service as both Services are professional Schemes of Service under the direct jurisdiction of the Judicial Service Commission and the Legal Service Commission. Career development and leadership programmes specific to the Singapore Judicial Service or the Singapore Legal Service will be available for the eligible officers. 

When can I apply? 

Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in Medicine or Dentistry programmes at the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, or Duke-NUS Medical School and must not be in the final year of studies.

GCE A-levels; or

International Baccalaureate; or

NUS High School Diploma; or

Polytechnic Diploma with merit; or

Other high school diploma or equivalent; and

At least one year of university results.

Application can be made after your first year , but before the final year of your undergraduate studies.

You must be undertaking an undergraduate degree in Medicine or Dentistry.  

PSC Scholarship (Medicine/Dentistry) recipients may only study in Singapore, reading Medicine or Dentistry at local Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).

Tuition fees and other compulsory charges incurred before the award will be back paid.

Maintenance allowances will be paid from the point of award.

PSC Scholarship (Medicine/Dentistry) recipients will have opportunities to participate in various development programmes, such as healthcare induction courses, internships at MOH, MOH Holdings and public healthcare institutions, and networking events involving key healthcare professionals. This would also include PSC development programmes.

PSC Scholarship (Medicine/Dentistry) holders are groomed for leadership roles in both MOH HQ and public healthcare clusters/and institutions. They may pursue their careers in Healthcare Administration (i.e. policy roles in MOH, administrative leadership roles in the hospitals) or take on medical professional appointments (specialist or non-specialist track) in the healthcare institutions based on their aspirations, interests and performance. 

Scholarship holders will have opportunities to participate in various developmental programmes organised by MOH Holdings and MOH HQ. They may look forward to meeting and networking with scholarship holders and leaders from other healthcare disciplines during milestone events such as the Healthcare Scholars’ Induction Camp and Induction Programme.  

Additionally, they will also be assigned a scholarship officer from MOHH and mentor from MOH/Public Healthcare Institution who will partner them as they progress in their academic and career journeys. 

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degrees. 

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘pre-university applicants’) or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘mid-term applicants’)

The PSC Scholarship (Public Finance) is tenable for local or overseas studies. The courses of study supported under the scholarship include recommended disciplines such as Accounting, Analytics, Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, and Finance.

Scholarship holders will be offered development programmes, including internship opportunities, from both the PSC and their parent agency. They will also receive close mentorship, including guidance on their career development.

Upon graduation, scholarship holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme. You will embark on an enriching career journey with stints at AGD (1 year), AGO (1 year), and MOF (2 years), gaining Whole-of-Government exposure while deepening your finance and audit expertise.

Subsequently, you may be posted to different ministries to broaden your policy perspectives beyond Finance.

The PSC Scholarship (Sustainability) hones the perspective of outstanding and aspiring future public officers in the sustainability and circularity (S&C) space. Recipients are developed on the Public Administration career path where they will experience a wide spectrum of governance work, from policy formulation to implementation.

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degrees.

A series of sponsored development programmes, including internship opportunities, to prepare scholarship holders for a career in the Public Service. Recipients are encouraged to pursue opportunities in sustainability and circularity (S&C).

Master’s Programme  (if applicable)

Upon graduation, scholarship holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme (subject to meeting requirements) and developed for multi-sectoral or sectoral leadership positions within the Public Service. Scholarship holders will embark on their Public Service career at an appropriate ministry or statutory board depending on the Public Service’s manpower needs and their suitability for the position.

PSC Scholarship (Teaching Service) recipients may study at Singapore or overseas universities, and read courses regarded as teaching subjects by the Ministry of Education (MOE), subject to approval by the PSC.

Teaching subjects include:

Art and Music

Physical Education and Sports Science

Social Sciences

Mathematics

A series of sponsored development programmes, including internship opportunities, to prepare scholarship holders for a career in the Teaching Service.

Upon graduation, PSC Scholarship (Teaching Service) holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme. They will embark on a career that will include policy formulation and leadership roles in the larger Civil Service, including education.

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘pre-university applicants’). It is not offered as a mid-term scholarship.

Present themselves as well-rounded individuals, possessing good academic and non-academic records

Gain entry and excel in Officer Cadet School

Other high school diploma or equivalent.

You may apply prior to receiving your final examination results. A provisional scholarship offer may be made if you are found suitable, subject to confirmation upon release of final results.

The SAF Scholarship holders may study at local or overseas universities; and choose to read from a diverse range of courses relevant to the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), subject to the PSC’s approval.

Tuition fees and other approved charges. For overseas degrees, return airfare will be provided.

Maintenance and other allowances, including full salary and bonuses.

A series of sponsored development programmes, including annual vacation attachments to prepare scholarship holders for a career in the SAF.

The SAF Scholarship holders will be put in appointments where they will be constantly challenged to apply their analytical skills and ground experience. Through the various tours in command and staff appointments, you will not only hone your skills as a leader, but also as a manager, planner and strategist. You can expect to contribute to long term planning that determines MINDEF/SAF's future development, and have chance to represent MINDEF/SAF to work with officers from other Ministries to formulate government policies. The Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) is not applicable to SAF Scholarship holders as they would be put through the SAF talent programme. 

Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees (referred to as ‘pre-university applicants’).

It is not offered as a mid-term scholarship.

Gain entry and excel in Officer Cadet School in the SAF

The SPF scholarship holders may study at local or overseas universities; and choose to read from a diverse range of courses relevant to the SPF, subject to the PSC’s approval.

A series of sponsored development programmes, including attachment opportunities, to prepare aspiring police officers for a life of service and leadership in the SPF.

The SPF Scholarship holders will be emplaced on the Public Service Leadership Programme (Home Uniform Service) where they will be given opportunities to acquire specialised knowledge and capabilities to take on key leadership positions in the Singapore Police Force.

Scholarship holders will be rotated through regular postings to acquire investigation acumen, policy conceptualisation skills, as well as command and leadership abilities. They will be involved in shaping policies to address issues on public law and order and play an integral role in protecting Singapore. As a Guardian of Law and Order, the determination to make a difference will transform the lives of many.

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