Enterprise Singapore Global Executive Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
Enterprise Singapore funds high-potential Singapore Citizens and PRs for undergraduate study locally or abroad—covering tuition, living costs, and development programmes—while grooming them for enterprise development roles. Expect a mandatory EnterpriseSG internship before application, a two-year bond for the local route, and four-to-five-year bonds for overseas pathways.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (next intake expected Oct 2025; last verified 2025-10-05)
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens and PRs ready to champion local enterprises, international trade, and industry development through a public-sector career with Enterprise Singapore
- Eligibility: Outstanding 'A' Level, IB, NUS High, or polytechnic diploma results, strong co-curricular leadership, curiosity about global markets and languages, and successful completion of an EnterpriseSG internship before applying
- Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, and SUTD for the local pathway; approved universities in China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom for the overseas pathway
- Bond: Two years for local scholars; four years after studies in China, France, Germany, Japan, or Korea; five years after studies in the United Kingdom or United States
Award Components
Shared Benefits
- Full tuition and compulsory university fees throughout the degree
- Medical or health insurance where required by the host university
- Pre-studies allowance for equipment and enrolment costs
- Monthly maintenance allowance to cover living expenses during term time
- Sponsorship for approved student exchange programmes (subject to EnterpriseSG approval)
- Funding for a Master's programme after graduation, where aligned with agency needs and approved
- Structured internships, mentorship, and leadership development touchpoints with EnterpriseSG
Overseas Track Extras
- Economy airfare support for travel to and from the approved overseas university at key milestones
- Strong emphasis on language immersion and cross-border exposure to prepare scholars for global postings
Local Track Extras
- Guaranteed placement at one of the four local partner universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD)
- Local attachments that embed scholars in EnterpriseSG industry and trade teams while they study
Bond At A Glance
| Pathway | Study Destinations | Bond Duration |
| Overseas (US/UK) | Undergraduate studies in the United States or United Kingdom | 5 years |
| Overseas (Asia/Europe) | Studies in China, France, Germany, Japan, or Korea | 4 years |
| Local | NUS, NTU, SMU, or SUTD | 2 years |
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs are expected to take up citizenship before or upon serving the bond).
- Academic profile: Stellar results at 'A' Levels, IB, NUS High School, or polytechnic diploma with merit; EnterpriseSG welcomes applications up to two years after results release.
- Internship prerequisite: You must first complete an EnterpriseSG internship before submitting a scholarship application; internship performance informs final selection.
- Course scope: All undergraduate disciplines are supported except medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, law, architecture, music, and nursing.
- Attributes: Demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurship or business curiosity, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in global trade and foreign cultures.
- Language appetite: Scholars are expected to explore or deepen proficiency in foreign languages tied to their market interests.
Application Roadmap
- Secure the internship: Apply for an EnterpriseSG internship early, complete the placement, and request feedback that showcases your fit for enterprise development work.
- Prepare documentation: Compile certified academic transcripts, CCA records, testimonials, and NRIC/citizenship documents in advance.
- Track the cycle: Applications reopen in October 2025; set reminders to submit as soon as the portal goes live and indicate whether you are targeting the local or overseas pathway.
- Register interest: Submit the official interest form (https://form.gov.sg/622036c10ea7c30012d4a17d) so the careers team can alert you when applications launch.
- Ready for interviews: Expect behavioural and case interviews that probe your grasp of Singapore's enterprise landscape, overseas aspirations, and willingness to pick up new languages.
- Confirm commitments: Review bond durations, development milestones, and potential postings before signing the award letter; coordinate pre-studies arrangements with your EnterpriseSG mentor once accepted.
Preparation Playbook
- Immerse yourself in EnterpriseSG's sector priorities—advanced manufacturing, sustainability, digitalisation, and trade— to articulate how you will contribute.
- Document leadership and entrepreneurship experiences that show initiative, resilience, and stakeholder management.
- Start language learning early, especially if you're targeting non-English-speaking destinations; EnterpriseSG supports immersion but values demonstrated effort.
- Build financial plans that factor in stipends, pre-studies allowances, and any remaining personal costs (e.g. housing deposits, relocation expenses).
- Maintain open communication with EnterpriseSG contacts from your internship—mentors often provide insight into the scholarship evaluation process and upcoming postings.
