CSIT Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
CSIT's Undergraduate Scholarship funds your entire tech degree—tuition, stipends, overseas exchanges, certifications—and pipelines you into critical national security tech roles. Be prepared for aptitude tests, multi-round interviews, and a service bond with CSIT after graduation.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications open year-round via CSIT's scholarship portal (last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: CSIT Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Pre-university students and undergraduates pursuing computing, engineering, security, or analytics degrees locally or overseas
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens with strong academic and CCA track records, proven passion for infocomm, and acceptance into (or current enrolment in) approved degree programmes
- Tenable Institutions: Local universities (NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD) and CSIT-approved overseas universities in relevant disciplines
- Bond: Service bond with CSIT; duration depends on whether studies are local or overseas
Award Components
- Full tuition and compulsory fees for the approved degree programme
- Monthly maintenance allowance (local or overseas rates depending on placement)
- Funding for overseas student exchange programmes to broaden exposure
- Course certification allowance for professional credentials in cybersecurity, cloud, or related domains
- Pre-studies allowance to offset initial setup costs before matriculation
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic rigour: Consistent distinction-level results (A-Level, IB, NUS High, diploma, or university transcripts).
- Course alignment: Programmes in Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Security, Information Systems, Mathematics, Digital Systems Security, or similar technology disciplines.
- Passion for mission: Evidence of cybersecurity, software, or data projects that demonstrate commitment to the infocomm arena.
- Character & leadership: Strong CCA portfolio, leadership experience, and willingness to uphold public service values.
Application Roadmap
- Submit an expression of interest via the CSIT scholarship portal; monitor email for document requests.
- Prepare supporting materials (application form, résumé, academic transcripts, testimonials, NS records where applicable).
- Sit for CSIT technical/aptitude assessments and panel interviews highlighting your technical depth and motivation for national security work.
- Finalise university admissions (if pre-university) and coordinate with CSIT on scholarship activation timelines.
- Sign scholarship and bond agreements, plan for exchange or certification opportunities, and connect with assigned CSIT mentors.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a portfolio of projects (CTF achievements, open-source contributions, research posters) to showcase technical rigour.
- Strengthen fundamentals in algorithms, systems, and cybersecurity through internships or hackathons.
- Engage with CSIT outreach events or tech talks to understand mission focus areas before interviews.
- Map out potential overseas exchange destinations and certifications early so you can secure CSIT approval in advance.
Useful Resources
- mailto:scholarship@csit.gov.sg
