HTX Scholarship: 2026 Science & Technology Force Multiplier Pathway
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TL;DR
HTX funds STEM degrees locally or overseas, layers on internships and tech rotations, and bonds scholars to safeguard Singapore with Home Team innovations. Expect a four- to six-year service commitment tied to where you study.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (last checked 2025-10-01)
- Official Listing: HTX Scholarships
- Who It Targets: STEM students from JC, IB, polytechnics, or current university cohorts keen on applied science, engineering, or digital roles supporting the Home Team
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens (or PRs converting) with excellent academics, leadership portfolios, and a demonstrated passion for public safety technology
- Tenable Institutions: Local autonomous universities and approved overseas universities for STEM disciplines
- Bond: Four years (local study), five years (overseas in non-English speaking countries), six years (overseas in English-speaking countries)
Award Components
- Full tuition and compulsory fees for undergraduate study in approved STEM courses
- Monthly maintenance allowance for local or overseas study, plus accommodation support
- Pre-study allowance covering relocation and setup costs
- Return economy airfare for overseas scholars
- Sponsorship of approved masters, exchanges, or enrichment programmes
- Structured internships, project attachments, and mentorship across HTX capability areas
Eligibility Highlights
- Strong results in A-Levels, IB, NUS High, polytechnic diplomas, or equivalent STEM curricula
- Proven leadership through CCAs, competition teams, research projects, or community initiatives
- Clear interest in applying science/tech to Home Team missions (forensics, cybersecurity, robotics, CBRNE, etc.)
- Mid-term applicants must be on track for at least Second Upper Honours (or equivalent) and have at least one semester left
- Medical fitness and suitability for security clearance assessments
Application Roadmap
- Review HTX's STEM discipline list and shortlist universities (local or overseas) that align with capability areas you want to support.
- Prepare academic transcripts, co-curricular records, recommendation letters, and a resume emphasising tech and leadership experiences.
- Submit the online application by mid-March, indicating whether you are applying for full-term or mid-term sponsorship.
- Complete psychometric tests and technical assessments; shortlisted applicants sit for panel interviews with HTX leaders.
- Attend preview sessions or job shadowing opportunities to understand HTX's divisions before accepting the offer.
- Sign the scholarship agreement, plan pre-university or vacation internships, and map out post-graduation rotations with your scholarship manager.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a portfolio of STEM projects (hackathons, robotics, data analytics, research) that demonstrate mission impact for security or public safety.
- Stay updated on Home Team operations and HTX technology deployments to speak concretely about how you can contribute.
- Practise scenario-based interviews that test problem-solving, systems thinking, and ability to collaborate with operational officers.
- Strengthen communication skills—engineers at HTX need to translate complex tech into actionable insights for frontline units.
- Draft a multi-year development plan that includes HTX's capability development roadmap, national service considerations, and postgraduate aspirations.
