BE GROOMED AS FUTURE LEADERS
OF THE DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY
The SAF Engineering Scholarship is for military engineers-to-be, who are ready to serve the nation and be groomed as leaders with specific deep specialisation in engineering. The scholarship equips you with a world-class education and training to spearhead in-depth engineering studies, as well as design and operationalise high-end technological capabilities for the SAF.
As military engineers, you will assume a range of challenging appointments in MINDEF/SAF. In addition, there will be opportunities to be rotated to the Defence Technology Community (e.g. Defence Science and Technology Agency [DSTA] and DSO National Laboratories) to augment the build-up of engineering expertise in the Defence-technology ecosystem.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
- Good GCE 'A' Level or International Baccalaureate results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
- Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
- Strong leadership qualities
- Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School
- Possess a strong interest in a military engineering career
- All MINDEF/SAF scholarships are open for application to both genders
Note:
The eligibility period for all mid-term applicants is from the start of your undergraduate studies till within 6 months after graduation.
VALUE OF AWARD
- Monthly salary for the duration of studies
- Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges
- Maintenance and other allowances, e.g. books, clothing, computer
- Return airfare
- One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programmes
- Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s if applicable
UNIVERSITIES
Our scholars typically go to top and renowned universities in the UK or USA.
United States of America
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Harvard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Princeton University
- Stanford University
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Chicago
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Yale University
United Kingdom
- Imperial College London
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- University College London
- University of Cambridge
- University of Oxford
Note:
The above lists are not exhaustive. You may also apply if the universities you're interested in are not listed, but applications are subject to approval.