The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) was first introduced in 2014 to recognise individuals with excellent academic achievements and outstanding CCA performance. The award seeks to motivate you in your continued pursuit of excellence and your journey in becoming our future leaders.
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The Defence Merit Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by MINDEF for non-uniformed appointments in the organisation. The scholarship grants you a world-class education at some of the most eminent universities.
Applications for the prestigious SAF Young Leader Award 2016 begin today.
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Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to five recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) - Defence and Security to three recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 24 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to five recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 14 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to eight recipients, SAF Dentistry Scholarship to one recipient, and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Scholarship to 45 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Temasek Club on 1 Aug 2024.
The SAF Scholarship Tea session was held on 4 Jun 2024. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The SAF Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Scholars.
The MINDEF Experience Programme was held from 3 to 4 Jun 2024. About 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and Digital and Intelligence Service careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
The SAF Scholarships Information Session was held on 27 Apr 2024. Invited guests were given the opportunity to discover more about the military profession through insightful dialogues with senior leadership, interactive hands-on experiences at the various booths, as well as engaging networking sessions with in-service scholars from Army, Navy, Air Force, and DIS.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session was held on 27 Jan 2024. Invited guests were provided the opportunity to find out more about the non-uniformed profession and the scholarship opportunities through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service scholars and personnel.
The MINDEF Experience Programme was held from 6 to 8 Dec 2023. About 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and Digital and Intelligence Service careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
The SAF Scholarship Reception 2023 was held on 2 Dec 2023. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The SAF Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Scholars.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) was first introduced in 2014 to recognise individuals with excellent academic achievements and outstanding CCA performance. The award seeks to motivate you in your continued pursuit of excellence and your journey in becoming our future leaders.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to six recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to five recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 22 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to five recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 17 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to eight recipients, and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Scholarship to 34 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Istana on 14 August 2023.
The MINDEF Experience Programme was held from 8 to 9 Jun 2023. About 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and Digital and Intelligence Service careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session was held on 3 Feb 2023. Invited guests were provided the opportunity to find out more about the civilian profession and the scholarship opportunities through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service scholars and personnel.
The MINDEF Experience Programme was held from 5 to 7 Dec 2022. More than 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and Digital and Intelligence Service careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
The Defence Technology Community Experience Programme was held from 5 to 6 Dec 2022. Participants were given the opportunity to learn more about the cutting-edge technology in the Defence Technology Community (DTC) agencies through lab tours and interactions with in-service engineers.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) was first introduced in 2014 to recognise individuals with excellent academic achievements and outstanding CCA performance. The award seeks to motivate you in your continued pursuit of excellence and your journey in becoming our future leaders.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to six recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to four recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 19 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to four recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 15 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to six recipients, and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Scholarship to 36 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Istana on 29 July 2022.
The MINDEF Experience Programme was held from 6 to 8 June 2022. More than 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Engineering careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session 2022 was held on 22 Jan 2022. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to DMS scholars through a virtual dialogue session with MINDEF senior management and breakout room interactions with in service scholars.
The SAF Scholarship Information Session was held virtually on 11 Dec 2021. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The SAF Scholars through virtual dialogues with the MINDEF/SAF senior management and breakout room interaction with in service scholars.
The Defence Technology Community Experience Programme was held from 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2021. Participants were given the opportunity to learn more about the cutting-edge technology in the Defence Technology Community (DTC) agencies through lab tours and interactions with in-service engineers.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session 2021 was held on 30 Jan 2021. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The DMS Scholars through a virtual dialogue session with MINDEF senior management and breakout room interactions with in-service scholars.
The SAF Scholarship Reception 2020 was held on 12 Dec 2020. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The SAF Scholars through a virtual dialogue session with MINDEF/SAF senior management and breakout room interactions with in-service scholars.
The Defence Technology Community Experience Programme 2020 was held from 8 to 11 Dec 2020. Participants were given the opportunity to learn more about the cutting edge technology in the Defence Technology Community (DTC) agencies through lab tours and interactions with in-service engineers. As a closing segment, invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the PSC Scholarship (Engineering) and the career path available in the DTC through a virtual dialogue session with MINDEF/DTC senior management and breakout room interactions with DTC agencies.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session was held on 8 Feb 2020. Invited guests were provided the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path opened to Defence Merit Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service scholars and personnel.
The SAF Scholarship Reception 2019 was held on 7 Dec 19. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The SAF Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Scholars.
The Defence Technology Community Experience Programme was held on 5 December 2019. Invited students were provided with the opportunity to know more about the career path in the Defence Technology Community (DTC) and the PSC Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security through visits to DTC agencies and dialogue session.
The MINDEF Experience Programme was held from 2-4 December 2019. More than 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Engineering careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to nine recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to eight recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 16 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to six recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 10 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to five recipients, and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Scholarship to 36 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Istana on 19 July 2019.
The SAF Scholarship Information Session was held on 8 Jun 2019. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The SAF Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Scholars.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) was first introduced in 2014 to recognise individuals with excellent academic achievements and outstanding CCA performance. The award seeks to motivate you in your continued pursuit of excellence and your journey in becoming our future leaders.
Application for the SAF Young Leader Award 2019 is now open. Apply before 31 Jan 2019.
The SAF Scholarship Reception 2017 was held on 8 Dec 2018. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path available to The SAF Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Scholars.
The MINDEF Experience Programme was held from 3-5 December 2018. More than 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Engineering careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to nine recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to six recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 16 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to five recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 10 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to seven recipients, SAF Local Dentistry Scholarship to one recipient, and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Scholarship to 30 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Istana.
The MINDEF/SAF Scholarship Reception was held on 9 June 2018 at SAFTI Military Institute. The reception included information sharing, a question-and-answer session and interaction with MINDEF/SAF personnel. Students and parents were able to find out more about the MINDEF/SAF scholarships and gained a better understanding of the career path as a military scholar.
The MINDEF Experience Programme 2018 was held from 6-8 June 2018. More than 90 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Engineering careers in the SAF.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) is an award from MINDEF/SAF to reward outstanding student leaders. On 9th Apr 18, 40 students from various institutions were shortlisted to attend the assessment for SYLA 2018. They participated in various case study discussions and went on an experiential visit on board the littoral mission vessel RSS Sovereignty as they joined the ship for its Maritime Surveillance and Naval Presence (MSNP) Patrol.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session was held at Marina Mandarin on 27 Jan 18. Invited guests were provided the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path opened to Defence Merit Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service scholars and personnel.
The SAF Scholarship Reception 2017 was held at Sheraton Towers Singapore on 9 Dec 2017. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path opened to The SAF Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Scholars.
The MINDEF Internship Programme 2017 was held from 4-6 December 2017. More than 100 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Engineering careers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) was first introduced in 2014 to recognise individuals with excellent academic achievements and outstanding CCA performance. The award seeks to motivate you in your continued pursuit of excellence and your journey in becoming our future leaders.
Application for the SAF Young Leader Award 2018 is now open. Apply before 31 Jan 2018.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to seven recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to four recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 15 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to two recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to six recipients, and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)Scholarship to 29 recipients at the inaugural Defence Scholarship Awards Ceremony held at the Istana.
The MINDEF/SAF Scholarship Reception was held on 10 June 2017. The reception included information sharing, a question-and-answer session and interaction with MINDEF/SAF personnel. Students and parents were able to find out more about the MINDEF/SAF scholarships and gained a better understanding of the career path as a military scholar.
The MINDEF Experience Programme 2017 was held from 7-10 June 2017. More than 90 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Engineering careers in the SAF.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) is an award from MINDEF/SAF to reward outstanding student leaders. On 22 Feb 17, 40 students from various institutions were shortlisted to attend the assessment for SYLA 2016. The students challenged each other with debates in defence-related issues and participated in various case study discussions.
The SAF Engineering Tea Session was held at Grand Hyatt Singapore on 18 Feb 17. Invited guests were provided the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the engineering career in MINDEF/SAF through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service personnel.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session was held at Marina Mandarin on 21 Jan 17. Invited guests were provided the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path opened to Defence Merit Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service scholars and personnel.
The MINDEF Internship Programme 2016 was held from 5-7 December 2016. 98 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme, which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy and Air Force and the Engineering Careers in the MINDEF/SAF.
Participants were engaged in a series of dialogue sessions, interactive guided tours and hands-on experiences. Through this programme, they were able to gain a better understanding of the different capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the wide spectrum of operations conducted by MINDEF/SAF.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) recognises outstanding individuals with the potential to become our leaders of tomorrow. These are the students who demonstrate academic excellence, display leadership qualities through their CCAs, and are passionate about defence-related issues. Applications for the SAF Young Leader Award 2017 begin today.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to seven recipients, the newly-introduced SAF Engineering Scholarship to three recipients, the SAF Merit Scholarship to 23 recipients as well as the Defence Merit Scholarship to 14 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Istana. Of the 47 scholarship recipients, 20 of them were female. This is the largest batch of MINDEF/SAF scholarship recipients to date, and reflects the increased interest among young Singaporeans in contributing to Singapore's defence and security.
The MINDEF/SAF Scholarship Reception was held on 11 June 2016.
The reception included information sharing, a question-and-answer session and interaction with MINDEF/SAF personnel. Students and parents were able to find out more about the MINDEF/SAF scholarships and gained a better understanding of the career path as a military scholar.
The MINDEF Experience Programme 2016 was held from 8-11 June 2016. More than 80 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Engineering careers in the SAF.
Participants were engaged in a series of dialogue sessions, interactive guided tours and hands-on experiences. Through this programme, they were able to gain a better understanding of the different capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the wide spectrum of operations conducted by the SAF.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) is an award from MINDEF/SAF to reward outstanding leaders. On 24 Feb 16, 40 students from various institutions were shortlisted to attend the second round of assessment for SYLA 2016. The students challenged each other with debates in defence-related issues and participated in various case study discussions.
The SAF Scholarship Tea Session was held at Marina Mandarin on 23 Jan 2016. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path opened to The SAF Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Scholars.
The Defence Merit Scholarship Tea Session was held at Marina Mandarin on 16 Jan 2016. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path opened to Defence Merit Scholars through a dialogue session and interactions with in-service Defence Merit Scholars.
The MINDEF Internship Programme 2015 was held from 7-9 December 2015. More than 70 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme, which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Participants were engaged in a series of dialogue sessions, interactive guided tours and hands-on experiences. Through this programme, they were able to gain a better understanding of the different capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the wide spectrum of operations conducted by the SAF.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) recognises outstanding individuals with the potential to become our leaders of tomorrow. These are the students who demonstrate academic excellence, display leadership qualities through their CCAs, and are passionate about defence-related issues.
Applications for the prestigious SAF Young Leader Award 2016 begin today.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to 10 recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship (SMS) to 20 recipients as well as the Defence Merit Scholarship (DMS) to 13 recipients at a ceremony held at the Istana on 29 July 2015.
The MINDEF/SAF Scholarship Reception was held on 13 June 2015.
The reception included information sharing, a question-and-answer session and interaction with MINDEF/SAF personnel. Students and parents were able to find out more about the MINDEF/SAF scholarships and gained a better understanding of the career path as a military scholar.
The MINDEF Experience Programme 2015 was held from 10-13 June 2015. More than 80 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme, which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Participants were engaged in a series of dialogue sessions, interactive guided tours and hands-on experiences. Through this programme, they were able to gain a better understanding of the different capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the wide spectrum of operations conducted by the SAF.
The Defence Merit Scholarship (DMS) Tea Session was held at Fullerton Hotel on 24 Jan 2015. Invited guests were provided with the opportunity to find out more about the scholarship and the career path opened to Defence Merit Scholars through interactions with in-service Defence Merit Scholars.
The SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) is an award from MINDEF/SAF to reward outstanding leaders. These are students who have demonstrated the ability to excel academically, display leadership qualities through their CCAs, and have a strong passion in defence-related issues.
The MINDEF Internship Programme 2014 was held from
8-10 December 2014. More than 80 Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme, which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Participants were engaged in a series of dialogue sessions, interactive guided tours and hands-on experiences. Through this programme, they were able to gain a better understanding of the different capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the wide spectrum of operations conducted by the SAF.
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Overseas Scholarship (SAFOS) to six recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship (SMS) to 18 recipients as well as the Defence Merit Scholarship (DMS) to seven recipients at a ceremony held at the Istana on 29 July 2014.
The MINDEF/SAF Scholarship Reception was held on 14 June 2014.
The reception included information sharing, a question-and-answer session and interaction with MINDEF/SAF personnel. Students and parents were able to find out more about the MINDEF/SAF scholarships and gained a better understanding of the career path as a military scholar.
The MINDEF Experience Programme 2014 was held from 10-14 June 2014. More than 70 graduating Junior College and Polytechnic students participated in this programme, which gave them the opportunity to know more about the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Participants were engaged in a series of dialogue sessions, interactive guided tours and hands-on experiences. Through this programme, they were able to gain a better understanding of the different capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the wide spectrum of operations conducted by the SAF.