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CAAS STEM Postgraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile

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03 Oct 2025, 11:30 Z

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Q: What does CAAS STEM Postgraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Award structure, eligibility requirements, and bond expectations for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's STEM postgraduate pathway.

TL;DR
CAAS funds top STEM postgraduates $Master's ≤ 2 years$ with tuition, living stipends, internships, and extra support for courses and overseas experiences, grooming scholars for aviation leadership via a three-year full-term or 1.5-year mid-term bond.

Scholarship Snapshot

Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
Official Listing: CAAS STEM Postgraduate Scholarship
Who It Targets: High-achieving STEM graduates and final-year undergraduates pursuing Master's studies $≤2 years$

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locally or at renowned overseas universities

Eligibility: Excellent university results, strong leadership and co-curricular track record, and passion for Singapore's civil aviation mission

Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SUSS, SIT, and approved overseas universities

Bond: 3 years (full-term) or 1.5 years (mid-term) with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Award Components

Full coverage of tuition and compulsory university fees
Monthly maintenance allowance throughout the degree
Return airfare plus pre-studies, computer, and cold-weather allowances for overseas scholars
Compulsory internships within CAAS to build civil aviation exposure and international perspectives
Funding support for courses and certifications beyond the core curriculum
Support for overseas experiences, including competitions and enrichment aligned with programme goals

Eligibility Highlights

Academic readiness: Strong honours-equivalent results in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field; Master's duration capped at two years.
Leadership profile: Demonstrated excellence in CCAs, community work, or professional initiatives that show high-achiever qualities.
Application timing: Open to full-term applicants before starting the Master's and mid-term applicants in their final undergraduate year (subject to track record review).
Career alignment: Commitment to contribute to Singapore's air hub development and adapt to rotations across CAAS' safety, operations, and innovation portfolios.

Application Roadmap

Map your intended Master's start date and confirm the programme fits within the two-year limit at an approved university.
Assemble certified transcripts, CCA/leadership portfolios, testimonials, and evidence of STEM achievements.
Submit the scholarship application via the CAAS scholarship window (currently hosted on BrightSparks) when the cycle opens, indicating full-term or mid-term status.
Prepare for aptitude tests and multi-stage interviews that probe technical expertise, leadership readiness, and aviation problem-solving.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo internship planning; align availability for compulsory CAAS attachments.
Finalise award acceptance, review bond obligations, and coordinate with CAAS on pre-studies allowances, relocation plans, and career development pathways.

Preparation Playbook

Build a portfolio showcasing research, innovation projects, or aviation-adjacent work that demonstrates impact in STEM domains.
Seek mentorship from CAAS officers or aviation researchers to understand sector priorities (sustainability, air traffic management, unmanned systems).
Practise articulating how postgraduate research supports Singapore's air hub competitiveness and CAAS' transformation goals.
Budget for relocation or overseas setups even with allowances, noting timelines for stipend disbursement and pre-studies funding.
Plan post-graduation development goals that align with the bond (e.g., regulatory, technology, or international aviation roles within CAAS).
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, so keep references and supporting documents current.

Need more postgraduate options before you decide? Filter the STEM list inside https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/matcher or compare with hybrid pathways like the CAAS undergraduate-to-postgraduate track documented in https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/CAAS-Undergraduate-Scholarship-Profile.

Useful Resources

https://www.caas.gov.sg/who-we-are/scholarships
https://www.caas.gov.sg/who-we-are/scholarships
https://www.caas.gov.sg/who-we-are/contact-us

CAAS STEM Postgraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile

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