MDDI Information Service Mid-Term Scholarship: 2026 Government Comms Conversion Guide

Q: What does MDDI Information Service Mid-Term Scholarship: 2026 Government Comms Conversion Guide cover?
A: Mid-term scholarship from MDDI for communications undergraduates, covering financial support, rotational development, and interview preparation tips.

TL;DR For mid-term applicants, this profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

Use our Scholarship Matcher to benchmark its bond and development pathway against other public-sector comms sponsors before you apply.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Apply via PSC Gateway; the PSC 2025/26 undergraduate scholarship window closed on 15 March 2026
• Official Portal: MDDI Information Service Scholarship with application through PSC Gateway.
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens/PRs (PRs must intend to take up citizenship) pursuing communications/media-related undergraduate study; mid-term applicants must not be in final year.
• Eligibility (from MDDI): Good academic record (aiming for Honours Distinction or equivalent), strong CCA/leadership, and interest in an Information Service career; mid-term applicants must have completed at least one semester and not be in their final year.
• Bond: 4 years (local), 5 years (non-English overseas), 6 years (English-speaking overseas).

Award Components

• Tuition and compulsory fees (local or overseas).
• Maintenance and other allowances (local and overseas); overseas also includes return economy airfare.
• Bond durations as stated above on the official page.

Scholar Journey

• During study: Build a portfolio through media/communications work and internships.
• After graduation: Serve in government communications roles; expect rotations across public communications and digital engagement teams.
• Upskilling: Develop storytelling, analytics, and bilingual communication skills relevant to national messaging.

Application Roadmap

1. Apply via PSC Gateway and select “Information Service” as first choice (per MDDI site).
2. Prepare transcripts, portfolio pieces (videos, campaigns, articles), and references for upload.
3. Complete any assessments/interviews scheduled through PSC Gateway/MDDI.

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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)