CAAS Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR
CAAS grooms high-calibre undergraduates (except Medicine and Dentistry) for aviation leadership with fully funded tuition, living allowances, compulsory internships, and international exposure—backed by a four-year local or five-/six-year overseas bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: CAAS Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Pre-university standouts (A-Level, IB, NUS High, Polytechnic) and exceptional undergraduates pursuing non-medical disciplines
- Eligibility: Stellar academic results, outstanding CCA and leadership records, and motivation to contribute to Singapore's aviation sector
- Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SUSS, SIT, and approved overseas universities
- Bond: 4 years for local programmes; 5 years (non-English-speaking) or 6 years (English-speaking) if the award funds overseas study
Award Components
- Full 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 across CAAS divisions for industry immersion and international exposure
- Opportunities for CAAS-sponsored overseas exchanges and summer programmes
- Full postgraduate sponsorship available with management approval
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic track record: Excellent A-Level/IB/NUS High/Polytechnic results; strong university grades for mid-term applicants.
- Leadership: Proven high achiever qualities through CCAs, community impact, or leadership appointments.
- Course coverage: All disciplines except Medicine and Dentistry; law scholars may read law but will not practise during CAAS service.
- Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and PRs, subject to manpower planning and selection outcomes.
Application Roadmap
- Identify suitable degree programmes (local or overseas) that align with CAAS' strategic needs.
- Prepare academic certificates, CCA portfolios, testimonials, and evidence of leadership or service impact.
- Submit the scholarship application through the CAAS scholarship window (currently hosted on BrightSparks), indicating your preferred course and university.
- Train for aptitude assessments and interviews that evaluate critical thinking, leadership potential, and aviation interest.
- Coordinate compulsory internships with CAAS once shortlisted so attachments align with academic calendars.
- After award acceptance, review the bond duration, plan for pre-departure briefings (for overseas study), and familiarise yourself with CAAS career rotations, secondments, and milestone programmes.
Preparation Playbook
- Research CAAS' strategic pillars (safety oversight, air hub development, aviation innovation) to demonstrate alignment during interviews.
- Build a personal narrative linking your chosen discipline to civil aviation outcomes—e.g., policy, data analytics, sustainability, or operations.
- Engage mentors within aviation or public service to understand expectations for scholars transitioning into regulatory roles.
- Budget for any personal expenses beyond allowances, particularly if you pursue overseas attachments or summer intensives.
- Draft a long-term development plan for the bond period, including possible rotations and postgraduate upgrades supported by CAAS.
- Note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, so keep references and documents updated for rapid follow-up.
