CSIT Computing Scholarship (Junior College): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
CSIT's Computing Scholarship gives first-year JC/IP computing students a two-year allowance, learning budget, and direct exposure to Singapore's national tech agency—no bond required. Keep grades strong, stay active in computing CCAs, and be ready to collaborate with CSIT mentors during holiday programmes.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications via partner Junior Colleges and IP schools (last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: CSIT Computing Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Year 1 Junior College students and equivalent Integrated Programme learners taking H2 Computing or related subjects
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens with excellent O-Level results (or equivalent), strong CCA records, and clear passion for computing and technology careers
- Tenable Institutions: Junior Colleges and IP schools offering H2 Computing, IB Computer Science, or NUS High computing modules
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars participate in CSIT-led development experiences during the two-year award period
Award Components
- Annual allowance of S$1,000 for two years supporting academic and project expenses
- Additional learning allowance of S$1,000 to claim for approved enrichment (courses, certifications, competitions)
- Experiential journey with CSIT, offering mentorship, technical workshops, and exposure to national technology missions
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic strength: Excellent O-Level (or equivalent) track record and continued distinction in JC/IP computing subjects.
- Course enrolment: Registered for H2 Computing, IB Computer Science, or equivalent computing-focused modules.
- Character & leadership: Strong CCA involvement, good conduct, and demonstrable enthusiasm for solving national-scale tech problems.
Application Roadmap
- Monitor announcements from your JC/IP scholarship coordinator for CSIT nomination timelines (typically early in Year 1).
- Prepare academic transcripts, CCA records, and personal statements highlighting your computing projects or competitions.
- Submit materials through your school when applications open; CSIT liaises with schools directly for nominations.
- Attend CSIT briefings or interviews if shortlisted, and demonstrate how you hope to contribute to national cybersecurity and infocomm missions.
- Confirm participation in CSIT's experiential journey and keep your form teacher updated on key programme dates.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a portfolio of programming, CTF, or engineering projects to showcase initiative beyond classroom assignments.
- Align with computing CCAs or competitions (e.g., NOI, NJC4) that reinforce technical depth.
- Schedule your learning allowance usage—plan which courses or certifications (e.g., cloud, security fundamentals) to claim over the two-year period.
- Stay in close communication with CSIT mentors during attachment windows to maximise exposure to real-world problem statements.
Useful Resources
- mailto:jcscholarship@csit.gov.sg
