AGD Scholarship: 2026 Intake Profile & Public Finance Pathways

Q: What does AGD Scholarship: 2026 Intake Profile & Public Finance Pathways cover?
A: Comprehensive look at the Accountant-General's Department Scholarship, covering funding, bond terms, eligibility, and preparation for public finance leadership roles.

TL;DR
AGD backs future public finance leaders with full tuition, internships, and mentoring. Build a strong accountancy profile, sharpen policy awareness, and apply via the PSC portal ahead of the yearly mid-March closing window.

Weighing multiple public-sector options? Plug your stats into the Scholarship Matcher to see how AGD stacks up against other finance or general-service awards before the PSC deadline.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Applications run annually; PSC typically closes mid-March (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: PSC Scholarship (Public Finance) – PSC
• Who It Targets: A-Level, IB, and NUS High graduates pursuing accountancy, business, economics, finance, or analytics degrees
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens with excellent academics, leadership, and service records
• Tenable Institutions: Local universities (NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUTD, SUSS) and approved overseas universities endorsed by PSC
• Bond: 4 years for local study; 5 years for non-English overseas postings; 6 years for English-speaking countries (PSC terms)

Award Components

• Full local tuition fees for approved degree pathways
• Monthly maintenance allowance (covers living and hostel costs)
• One-time computer allowance before matriculation
• Support for overseas exchange programmes tied to the degree
• Sponsored masters opportunities at local or overseas universities post-graduation
• Structured internships and mentorship from AGD senior leaders

Eligibility Highlights

• Strong academic track record in relevant subjects (H2 Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent IB/NUS High modules).
• Leadership portfolio demonstrating service, teamwork, or student governance capability.
• Keen interest in public finance, digital finance transformation, or internal audit careers.
• Willingness to serve the 4-year bond and continue contributing to MOF's financial stewardship.
• Application submitted via the PSC Scholarship Portal before PSC's stated mid-March deadline (confirm each cycle).