MHA Uniformed Scholarship (MUS): 2026 Profile

Q: What does MHA Uniformed Scholarship (MUS): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding breakdown, selection expectations, and career trajectory for the MHA Uniformed Scholarship, which develops leaders for Singapore's Home Team uniformed services.

TL;DR\ The MHA Uniformed Scholarship equips future commanders for the Home Team-combine stellar academics with fitness, service, and leadership stories that prove you can protect Singapore under pressure.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (last checked 2025-10-13)
• Official Portal: MHA Uniformed Scholarship
• Who It Targets: JC/IP, polytechnic, and university students ready to serve in SPF, SCDF, ICA, SPS, or CNB
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens (male scholars must meet NS fitness benchmarks) with strong academics, leadership, and passion for frontline service; PRs must take up citizenship before scholarship commencement
• Tenable Institutions: Local universities or approved overseas universities for relevant disciplines (law, psychology, engineering, criminology, international relations)
• Bond Length: Four years (local) and up to six years (overseas)

Funding & Development Benefits

• Full tuition and compulsory fees, including overseas study support (return airfare, settling-in allowances)
• Monthly living allowances, book grants, and specialized equipment subsidies (e.g., fitness gear, leadership courses)
• Vacation attachments with Home Team academies and frontline units to build operational readiness
• Leadership development framework: Officer Cadet School (where applicable), Home Team Academy courses, and command training

Selection Focus Areas

• Academic excellence $minimum 3 H2 distinctions / poly GPA ≥ 3.8 / CAP ≥ 4.5$