AGO Auditing Service Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile & Conversion Guide
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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
- Audit your current transcript and ensure GPA meets the Second Upper trajectory; seek feedback from faculty mentors.
- Compile updated CV, CCA records, internship experience, and a short statement on your interest in public audit.
- Request references from professors or supervisors who can speak to your analytical rigour and ethics.
- Submit the mid-term scholarship application via the PSC Scholarship Portal and monitor requests for supplementary documents.
- Prepare for interviews featuring audit case studies, data interpretation, and behavioural rounds with AGO officers.
- Coordinate internship scheduling with AGO so attachments align with academic calendars and National Service obligations (if any).
Preparation Playbook
- Review modules in assurance, risk management, and data analytics to spotlight skills relevant to AGO audits.
- Build familiarity with AGO audit focus areas by studying recent Auditor-General reports.
- Engage in student audit clubs or competitions to demonstrate applied audit experience.
- Practise articulating how you will transition from private-sector internships to public service impact.
- Draft a post-award plan showing how you will leverage AGO mentorship, overseas training, or professional certifications like ISCA or ACCA.
