AGO Auditing Service Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile & Conversion Guide

Q: What does AGO Auditing Service Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile & Conversion Guide cover?
A: Explains the mid-term route for the Auditor-General's Office Auditing Service Scholarship, including eligibility for current undergraduates, funding, and how to pivot into public sector audit careers.

TL;DR
Already reading accountancy at NTU, NUS, or SMU? AGO's mid-term scholarship lets you convert your studies into a bonded public audit career with full-fee support. Maintain Second Upper standing, line up faculty referees, and file your application before AGO's stated window each cycle.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Applications accepted for the 2025/26 cycle; confirm AGO's closing window (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: Auditor-General's Office Scholarships
• Who It Targets: Undergraduates (after at least one semester) pursuing accountancy at NTU, NUS, or SMU
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs (willing to take up citizenship) on track for Second Upper Class Honours with strong audit potential
• Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SMU
• Bond: 4-year service commitment with the Auditor-General's Office (AGO) after graduation

Award Components

• Tuition and compulsory fees funded from the point of award
• Monthly maintenance allowance plus hostel allowance if required
• Pre-studies allowance to offset equipment and academic resources
• Internships during academic breaks to integrate with AGO teams
• Mentorship and rotational planning ahead of final-year and graduate placements

Eligibility Highlights

• Completed at least one semester of accountancy studies at NTU, NUS, or SMU with results trending toward Second Upper or better.
• Demonstrated leadership and CCA involvement that signals integrity and public service commitment.
• Clear motivation to serve in AGO and enhance public sector accountability.
• Able to fulfil the 4-year post-graduation bond and participate in AGO internships while studying.
• Application submitted via AGO or the PSC Scholarship Portal within the announced cycle window (confirm each year).

Application Roadmap

1. Audit your current transcript and ensure GPA meets the Second Upper trajectory; seek feedback from faculty mentors.
2. Compile updated CV, CCA records, internship experience, and a short statement on your interest in public audit.