MAS Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Finance Leadership Pathway
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TL;DR
MAS funds your full-time degree, pays stipends, and grooms you through internships and job rotations across Singapore's central bank. Competitive academics, leadership, and policy curiosity are must-haves.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-13)
- Official Portal: MAS Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Outstanding ‘A' Level/IB/NUS High and polytechnic graduates ready to pursue finance, economics, analytics, or related degrees
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens/PRs (with intent to take up citizenship), stellar academics, proven leadership, and service-oriented mindset
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUTD, plus approved overseas universities
- Bond: 4 years for local degrees; 5 (non-English) / 6 (English-speaking) years for overseas pathways
Award Components
- Tuition and compulsory fees, plus pre-studies allowance.
- Monthly maintenance allowance.
- Return airfare for overseas scholars.
- 8-week internship during Year 2 to expose scholars to MAS work and culture.
Scholar Development
- Rotations across policy, supervision, fintech innovation, reserves management, and sustainability teams.
- Sponsorship for postgraduate or professional qualifications after initial postings.
- Access to mentorship, leadership programmes, and regional collaborations.
Application Roadmap
- Aug – Nov: Submit application with academic transcripts, personal essays, and activity records.
- Nov – Dec: Complete psychometric and written assessments (policy, analytical reasoning).
- Dec – Feb: Attend panel interviews and case discussions with MAS leaders.
- Mar onwards: Receive offer contingent on internship performance and university admission.
Preparation Tips
- Build depth in economics, finance, data science, or sustainability.
- Lead initiatives (investment clubs, policy debates, community finance programmes) that showcase influence and integrity.
- Stay current on MAS priorities—digital finance, green finance, financial stability.
- Practise scenario planning and structured communication for interviews.
