AGO Auditing Service Scholarship: 2026 Profile & Public Accountability Track
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TL;DR
AGO funds accountancy degrees for future public auditors. Demonstrate analytical drive, stellar results, and service leadership, then apply through the PSC portal ahead of the announced annual deadline.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications open for the 2025/26 cycle; verify PSC's closing date (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: Auditor-General's Office Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Polytechnic diploma holders and A-Level/IB/NUS High graduates pursuing accountancy at NTU, NUS, or SMU
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs prepared to take up citizenship, with strong academic records, leadership, and interest in public sector auditing
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SMU
- Bond: 4-year service commitment with the Auditor-General's Office (AGO)
Award Components
- Full tuition and compulsory fees for an approved accountancy degree
- Monthly maintenance allowance plus hostel allowance when applicable
- Pre-studies allowance to cover laptop and setup costs
- Internship placements with AGO during university holidays
- Structured onboarding, mentorship, and post-graduation rotations across audit portfolios
Eligibility Highlights
- Outstanding A-Level (minimum 10 academic units), IB diploma, or Polytechnic diploma with Merit (or equivalent).
- Active CCA involvement and proven leadership or community impact.
- Strong analytical mindset and interest in safeguarding public sector accountability.
- Openness to a 4-year bond serving in AGO's audit divisions after graduation.
- Application administered via the PSC Scholarship Portal ahead of PSC's published deadline (confirm each cycle).
Application Roadmap
- Select an accountancy programme at NTU, NUS, or SMU that aligns with your audit and public sector goals.
- Compile academic transcripts, testimonials, CCA evidence, and internship records that show governance or finance exposure.
- Craft personal statements emphasising integrity, independence, and commitment to improving public service outcomes.
- Submit the scholarship application through the PSC Scholarship Portal and stay responsive to follow-up instructions.
- Prepare for PSC and AGO assessments: written exercises, case studies on audit scenarios, and behavioural interviews with senior auditors.
- After receiving a provisional offer, plan pre-enlistment internships at AGO and review bond responsibilities with your family.
Preparation Playbook
- Study AGO annual reports and audit observations to understand recurring public finance risks.
- Sharpen data analytics and auditing tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SQL, Power BI) to demonstrate readiness for digital audits.
- Seek mentorship from current auditors or participate in job shadowing to validate career fit.
- Practise ethical reasoning and stakeholder communication for interview caselets.
- Outline a post-graduation growth plan covering rotations across compliance, performance, and information systems audits.
