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Scholarships & Internships

Q. What does MSF Undergraduate Scholarship cover?

Ans: The MSF Undergraduate Scholarship offers full tuition coverage for your local or overseas undergraduate studies. The following are also covered under the scholarship:

  • Monthly maintenance and other allowances
  • Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes, such as student exchange/summer programmes and CCAs etc.
  • Return airfare for those sponsored for overseas studies


Q. When can I apply for undergraduate scholarship?

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

There is one application window every year, please refer to the PSC website for the dates.


Q. If I am already studying in university, can I apply for a mid-term scholarship?

Ans: Yes, applicants are welcome to apply until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree (referred to as ‘mid-term applicants’).


Q. Are MSF scholars able to pursue their studies in any university and degree of their choice?

Ans: The MSF Scholarship supports various disciplines of study, including, but not limited to, Social Work, Psychology and Economics. We also encourage you to pursue your interest areas beyond these fields of study through a selection of double majors or minors and/or development programmes.

Disciplines of study not covered under the MSF Scholarship are Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy.


Q. Are scholars put on a career fast-track when they start working at MSF?

Ans: MSF employees are evaluated on their performance annually, and our scholars would be evaluated similarly. Progression in the organisation is dependent on staff’s performance and aspirations. We believe in fair treatment for all employees based on merit.