CAAS STEM Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
CAAS lets high-performing STEM undergraduates convert mid-way into the full scholarship, extending tuition support, living allowances, specialised internships, and funding for certifications/overseas experiences—paired with a four-year local or five-/six-year overseas bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: CAAS STEM Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term)
- Who It Targets: Current STEM undergraduates with outstanding results who want to join CAAS' leadership pipeline
- Eligibility: Excellent university performance, strong CCA/leadership track record, and fit for CAAS' civil aviation mission
- Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SUSS, SIT, and endorsed overseas universities
- Bond: 4 years if you finish locally; 5 years (non-English-speaking) or 6 years (English-speaking) when tenable overseas
Award Components
- Tuition fees and compulsory university charges funded for the remaining candidature
- Monthly maintenance allowance for the rest of your undergraduate programme
- Return airfare plus pre-studies, computer, and cold-weather allowances when completing studies abroad
- Compulsory internships in CAAS directorates to build operational exposure
- Sponsorship opportunities for exchanges, summer schools, competitions, and certifications that deepen aviation relevance
- Consideration for postgraduate sponsorship after meeting performance benchmarks and securing management approval
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic performance: Consistently strong university GPA or honours-equivalent standing in an approved STEM degree.
- Leadership: Demonstrated excellence in CCAs, community initiatives, or professional projects that reflect high achiever qualities.
- Discipline scope: Course of study must remain within Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics domains.
- Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and PRs (conversion subject to CAAS review and workforce needs).
Application Roadmap
- Review degree progression to ensure sufficient runway for CAAS to sponsor your remaining candidature and attachments.
- Compile updated university transcripts, CV, recommendation letters, and evidence of leadership or innovation impact.
- Submit the mid-term application via the CAAS scholarship window (currently hosted on BrightSparks), indicating current school, major, and graduation timeline.
- Prepare for interviews and assessments probing aviation aptitude, leadership readiness, and ability to contribute immediately after graduation.
- Coordinate internship scheduling with CAAS HR so attachments align with academic calendars and capstone commitments.
- Upon offer, review the bond duration tied to your study location, confirm conversion of any existing sponsorships, and plan pre-studies logistics with CAAS.
Preparation Playbook
- Highlight tangible achievements (research outputs, design projects, competitions) that show your STEM expertise benefits aviation.
- Seek mentors within CAAS, Changi aviation community, or partner agencies to understand priority domains (e.g., safety oversight, unmanned systems, sustainability).
- Build familiarity with CAAS' transformation roadmap so you can link your coursework and internships to agency goals.
- Plan financially for any personal expenses outside the allowance scope—especially if you are headed overseas for exchanges or final-year requirements.
- Draft a professional development plan for the bond period, noting rotations or specialist tracks you hope to pursue inside CAAS.
- Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so keep documentation and referees ready for rapid follow-up.
