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We award scholarships to outstanding students who are keen to pursue a career in MSF. Scholars can look forward to challenging and fulfilling careers in the Ministry upon graduation. We believe that internships are an integral part of talent attraction.

 

 

Student Internship Programme

MSF Student Internship Programme, which typically spans over a period of eight to twelve weeks. It is a programme for highly motivated students, to gain real life working experience and get a taste of our working culture.



Why be an MSF Scholar 

In MSF, we value diversity. We offer scholarships for a variety of disciplines, such as: Social Work, Data Science and Analytics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, International Relations, or Political Science.


Eligibility

Applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents intending to take up citizenship, with:

  • Excellent results in GCE ‘A’ Levels, Polytechnic Diploma with Merit or equivalent qualification (e.g. International Baccalaureate)
  • Good Co-Curricular Activities records
  • Strong leadership qualities and potential
  • An interest in a career with MSF


Scholarship Types

1. Local Merit Scholarship
To pursue undergraduate studies at local universities such as the:

  • National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
  • Singapore Management University (SMU)
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
  • Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

2. Singapore Government Scholarship
To pursue undergraduate studies locally, or at overseas universities in countries/regions such as:

  • Asia & Oceania – China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand
  • Americas – Canada, United States
  • Europe – France, Germany, United Kingdom
  • Other countries/regions approved by MSF

Current undergraduates keen on a career with MSF, and have performed well academically and in other areas, may apply for MSF’s mid-term scholarships. Mid-term applicants should have completed at least one semester in their undergraduate studies and are not in their final year of studies.


Number of Years Bonded to the Ministry

ScholarshipNo. of Years Bonded
Undergraduate study in Singapore4 Years
Undergraduate study in non-English speaking countries/regions5 years
Undergraduate study in English speaking countries/regions6 Years


Scholarship Benefits

1) Local Merit Scholarship

  • Full tuition fees
  • Maintenance and other allowances
  • Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes such as student exchange/summer programmes and CCAs etc.
  • Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)

2) Singapore Government Scholarship

  • Full tuition fees
  • Return economy class airfare (if applicable)
  • Maintenance and other allowances
  • Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes, such as student exchange /summer programmes and CCAs etc.
  • Sponsorship of Master’s degree (if requirements are met)


How to Apply

For application and more information, visit the Public Service Commission (PSC) website


For More Info

For scholarship-related enquiries, email us at scholarship@msf.gov.sg.