DSTA Polytechnic Digital Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ DSTA's Polytechnic Digital Scholarship covers tuition, pays an annual allowance, and lines up internships and exclusive defence-tech events—without any post-graduation bond. Apply by 31 July 2025 if you are a Singaporean infocomm diploma student eager to build national cyber and analytics capabilities.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications open until 31 July 2025 (last verified 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: DSTA Polytechnic Digital Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Full-time polytechnic students pursuing IT, infocomm security, data analytics, or related digital diplomas
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens with strong CGPA, active co-curricular leadership, and a clear passion for defence technology
- Tenable Institutions: Local polytechnics (NYP, NP, RP, SP, TP) running digital-related diploma programmes
- Bond: Bond-free; scholars engage in internships and development programmes but carry no service obligation
Award Components
- Full sponsorship of tuition fees (backdated to award point where applicable) for the remaining two to three years of study
- Annual living allowance to offset daily expenses during the scholarship tenure
- Structured internship with DSTA providing hands-on exposure to defence digital projects
- Invitations to closed-door workshops, tech talks, and networking events hosted by the Defence Technology Community
Eligibility Highlights
- Field alignment: Enrolled in diplomas such as Information Technology, Infocomm Security Management, Data Analytics, or other digital disciplines recognised by DSTA.
- Academic performance: Maintaining strong grades and lecturer endorsements that reflect your potential in digital domains.
- Character & service: Positive conduct, leadership in CCAs, and contributions to tech communities or competitions.
- Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens pursuing full-time local diplomas.
Application Roadmap
- Confirm programme eligibility and review DSTA's scholarship deck for supporting document requirements.
- Prepare transcripts, portfolio highlights (e.g., hackathons, capstone projects), and CCA testimonials.
- Submit your application through the BrightSparks portal before 31 July 2025 and check email for follow-up from DSTA.
- Prepare for interviews focusing on your digital skillset, teamwork, and motivation to serve Singapore's defence needs.
- Work with your school's scholarship office to coordinate internship scheduling and comply with reporting expectations.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a GitHub or portfolio site showcasing projects in cybersecurity, data, or AI to illustrate applied skills.
- Join national competitions (e.g., BrainHack, GovTech's STACK) to demonstrate initiative and industry engagement.
- Engage with DSTA outreach webinars or campus talks to understand current defence tech priorities.
- Plan your academic timetable so internships and enrichment programmes fit around major assessments.
