MDDI Information Service Mid-Term Scholarship: 2026 Government Comms Conversion Guide
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TL;DR
MDDI's mid-term scholarship supports communications undergrads with tuition, allowances, and structured attachments before a 4–6 year bond. Showcase narrative craft, digital savvy, and public service motivation.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (last checked 2025-10-13)
- Official Portal: MDDI Information Service Scholarship
- Who It Targets: University students (not in final year) pursuing communications, media, public relations, or digital engagement degrees
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens/PRs with strong CAP, leadership, and a track record in storytelling, media production, or community outreach
- Bond: 4-year bond for local study; 5–6 years if converted to overseas study
Award Components
- Tuition and compulsory fees for remaining semesters.
- Monthly maintenance allowance plus book/IT grants.
- Return airfare for approved overseas study.
- Attachments, leadership programmes, and training courses across government comms teams.
Scholar Journey
- During study: Media labs, internship stints, and placements with GovTech or comms agencies.
- After graduation: Rotations spanning strategic communications, digital engagement, crisis communications, and public education campaigns.
- Upskilling: Workshops on narrative design, analytics, crisis messaging, and bilingual communications.
Application Roadmap
- Nov 2025 – Mar 2026: Apply with transcripts, portfolio (videos, campaigns, articles), references, and personal statement.
- Mar – Apr 2026: Sit for writing, strategy, and situational judgement tests.
- Apr – May 2026: Panel interviews with MDDI leaders; scenario planning for national communications challenges.
- Jun onwards: Offer acceptance includes mentor pairing and pre-bond attachment planning.
Preparation Tips
- Assemble portfolio pieces that demonstrate audience insight, digital analytics use, and impact metrics.
- Stay current on national narratives (Forward SG, Trust Frameworks, digital inclusion) to inform interview discussions.
- Practise crisis communication drills and social media playbook planning.
- Seek feedback from internship supervisors or faculty on messaging clarity and stakeholder management.
