Engineering
PSC Scholarship (Engineering)
Develop a career in one of the engineering sectors: (i) Defence and Security, (ii) Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems, or (iii) Infrastructure & Environment.
Applications for PSC Scholarship (Engineering) are now open.
Application Period: 01 Sep 2026 - 15 Mar 2027
The PSC Scholarship (Engineering) develops outstanding and aspiring engineers in the Public Service. Scholarship holders will be assigned a parent agency in one of the following three engineering clusters, namely the (i) Defence and Security, (ii) Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems, or (iii) Infrastructure & Environment.
Applicants are welcome to apply prior to pursuing their undergraduate degrees or up until the penultimate year of their undergraduate degrees.
Eligibility & Criteria
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?
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.
What are the academic requirements
Table 1: Academic Requirements
Pre-University Applicants | Mid-Term Applicants |
|---|---|
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. |
Application should be made before the final year of your undergraduate studies. You must be undertaking an engineering or technical undergraduate degree relevant to the engineering cluster. |
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).
Value of Award
Cost of Degree
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.
Allowances
Maintenance and other allowances. For mid-term candidates, allowance will only be paid from the point of award.
Development Programmes
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
Master’s Programme (if applicable)
Sponsorship of master’s degree (if requirements are met)
Bond and Study Duration
Table 2: Study Duration for PSC Scholarships including Mid-Term*
Study Duration for PSC Scholarships including Mid-Term*# | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Degree [Country of Study] | Maximum Duration for Undergraduate Degree | Additional Year(s) Granted for Master’s | |||
Master’s in SG | Master’s in UK | Master’s in US | Master’s in Other Countries | ||
UK | 3 Years | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 2 Years |
US | 4 Years | 1 Year | - | - | 2 Years |
Singapore | - | 1 Year | 1 Year | 2 Years | |
Others | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | |
# 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. | |||||
Table 3: Bond Duration for PSC Scholarship (Engineering)
Bond Duration for PSC Scholarships (Engineering) | |
|---|---|
Undergraduate Degree [Country of Study] | Duration of Bond |
English Speaking Countries+ | 6 Years |
Non-English-speaking Countries | 5 Years |
Singapore | 4 Years |
+Includes Australia, Canada and New Zealand | |
Career Pathway
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), Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) and Internal Security Department (ISD).
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 Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Energy Market Authority (EMA), Housing & Development Board (HDB), JTC Corporation (JTC), Land Transport Authority (LTA), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Public Utilities Board (PUB).