EDB Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does EDB Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Full-term and mid-term coverage, overseas development pathways, and bond expectations for the Singapore Economic Development Board's flagship scholarship.

TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

Quick fit map

• EDB scholars work on Singapore's economic strategy and industry growth: The fit is policy, business, and global markets.
• Link your degree to one EDB work area such as digital economy, sustainability, or advanced manufacturing: A clear economic angle strengthens the story.
• Read the bond guide, internship route, and language-development pathway together: The scholarship is a long development track.

Concrete example: an economics applicant could frame a project on supply chains or regional trade, then explain how that thinking connects to attracting investment for Singapore.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: 2025/26 application period closed; published window was 6 October 2025 to 1 March 2026 (checked 2026-05-10)
• Official Listing: EDB Scholarship - Singapore Economic Development Board
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens/PRs committed to driving national economic strategy through account management, industry development, and policy roles at EDB
• Eligibility: All-rounded leadership profile, strong critical thinking and communications, and tenacity to deliver outcomes for Singapore's economy; discipline flexibility excluding Law, Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy
• Tenable Institutions: Overseas universities in the US, UK, Europe, China, Japan and other approved destinations; mid-term scholars may remain at local universities with sponsored overseas attachments
• Bond: 6 years for overseas full-term pathways; 5 to 6 years for non-English speaking destinations; 4 to 5 years for mid-term scholars (depending on remaining duration and overseas components)

Award Components

• Tuition & Fees:
  • Full-term scholars receive full overseas tuition, examination, and compulsory fees throughout their undergraduate programme.
  • Mid-term scholars are reimbursed retroactively for fees already paid and have remaining tuition covered by EDB.
  • Sponsored Master's studies can be added post-graduation, subject to EDB approval.

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)