CAAS STEM Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
CAAS backs STEM undergraduates with fully funded tuition, living support, specialised internships, and extra funding for certifications and overseas experiences—anchored by a four-year local or five-/six-year overseas bond that launches aviation leaders.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: CAAS STEM Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: High-achieving pre-university students and current undergraduates pursuing STEM degrees locally or at top overseas universities
- Eligibility: Stellar academic track record, strong leadership and CCA portfolio, and commitment to CAAS' civil aviation mission
- Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SUSS, SIT, and approved renowned overseas universities
- Bond: 4 years for local awards; 5 years (non-English-speaking) or 6 years (English-speaking) for overseas awards
Award Components
- Full coverage of tuition fees and compulsory university charges
- Monthly maintenance allowance throughout the degree programme
- Return airfare, pre-studies, computer, and warm clothing allowances for overseas scholars
- Guaranteed internships within CAAS to build sector-specific experience
- Sponsorship opportunities for overseas exchanges, summer programmes, and competitions
- Funding support for certifications and courses beyond the core curriculum
- Postgraduate sponsorship available upon management approval
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic excellence: Top GCE A-Level, IB, NUS High, or Polytechnic Diploma with Merit results; strong university results for mid-term applicants.
- Leadership credentials: Outstanding CCA record and evidence of high-achiever qualities.
- Discipline scope: Degree must be in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
- Current undergraduates: Mid-term applicants with excellent track records are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Application Roadmap
- Shortlist STEM programmes at approved local or overseas universities that align with CAAS' aviation mission.
- Prepare certified academic transcripts, CCA portfolios, testimonials, and evidence of leadership or innovation impact.
- Submit the application through the CAAS scholarship window (currently hosted on BrightSparks) when it opens, indicating full-term or mid-term preference.
- Get ready for multi-stage assessments, including interviews that probe technical aptitude, leadership readiness, and commitment to aviation transformation.
- Align internship availability with CAAS placements and review support for overseas exchanges or postgraduate sponsorship.
- Finalise acceptance, review bond duration (local vs overseas), and plan pre-departure logistics with CAAS officers.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a portfolio of STEM projects, research, or competitions that demonstrate real-world impact and innovation.
- Engage mentors in aviation, transport, or public policy to refine your understanding of CAAS' transformation priorities.
- Practise articulating how your degree plans will support Singapore's air hub competitiveness and emerging aviation technologies.
- Map out cost-of-living estimates (especially for overseas options) so you can supplement allowances if needed.
- Outline post-graduation development goals that align with the bond—e.g., roles in safety regulation, air traffic management, or aviation innovation units.
- Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so keep referees and documents ready for quick turnaround.
