MHA Uniformed Scholarship (Paramedic): 2025 Profile & Preparation Guide
TL;DR
This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: Ministry of Home Affairs / Singapore Civil Defence ForceBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
30 Nov 2025, 16:40 Z
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Q: What does MHA Uniformed Scholarship (Paramedic): 2025 Profile & Preparation Guide cover?
A: Step-by-step guide to the SCDF Paramedic Scholarship under MHA, covering eligibility, selection stages, and preparation strategies for aspiring emergency responders.
TL;DR 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 compare the paramedic route with other MHA uniformed tiers before you book your assessments.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Applications are open from 1 September 2025 to 15 March 2026 (last checked 2026-01-26).
- Official Portal: MHA Uniformed Scholarship (includes an SCDF Paramedic Service track).
- Who It Targets (per MHA): Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) intending to take up Singapore citizenship.
- Course Fit (per MHA): For SCDF Paramedic Service, paramedicine or related disciplines in Emergency Health / Clinical Practice.
- Bond (per MHA): 4 years (local studies); 5 years (non-English speaking countries); 6 years (English speaking countries).
What MHA States About the Award (high level)
- Scholarship can lead to a leadership journey in the Home Team Uniformed Services, including as an SCDF paramedic.
- Benefits include tuition/approved charges, maintenance allowance, pre-studies allowance, return airfare (overseas), NS disruption, and a Vacation Attachment Programme.
Application Notes
- Use Apply Now on the MHA page (it routes to the PSC scholarship portal, which uses Singpass on PSC Gateway).
- Read MHA’s scholarship application process so you understand the stages and typical Sep–Mar application window.
- Confirm medical/fitness standards and role expectations with SCDF, and review SCDF’s uniformed positions page for the latest paramedic role requirements.
