MND EDGE Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does MND EDGE Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Coverage, development pathway, and selection insights for the Ministry of National Development EDGE Scholarship preparing future shapers of Singapore's housing, infrastructure, and liveability policies.

TL;DR\ MND EDGE scholars receive full funding, development postings, and cross-agency rotations to shape Singapore's townships, housing, and green spaces—bring sharp policy instincts, systems thinking, and real evidence of caring about the built environment.

Use our Scholarship Matcher to weigh MND EDGE against other public-sector planning awards before you hit the PSC Gateway.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-14)
• Official Portal: MND EDGE Scholarship
• Who It Targets: JC/IP and polytechnic graduates planning to read urban planning, real estate, engineering, geography, or related disciplines at local or approved overseas universities
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens and PRs with top academic results, leadership records, and a desire to serve in public sector housing, planning, or estate management roles
• Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUTD, and partner overseas universities with strong planning or sustainability programmes
• Bond Guide: Serve four years with MND (or its statutory boards) after local studies; six years if the scholarship funds an overseas degree

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full payment of tuition and compulsory fees for the approved course of study locally or abroad
• Maintenance, book, and hostel allowances, with top-ups for overseas living expenses where needed
• Funded student exchange, study mission, or research attachment opportunities relevant to urban planning and sustainability
• Guaranteed internships with MND HQ and affiliated agencies such as HDB, NParks, and BCA during your vacances
• Access to the MND EDGE talent development framework, including mentoring, leadership boot camps, and cross-agency exposure

Development Journey After Signing

1. Pre-university enrichment: Scholars attend policy masterclasses on housing, land use, and infrastructure, and shadow senior officers to understand liveability trade-offs.
2. Undergraduate milestones: During term breaks you complete attachments across MND clusters (e.g., strategic planning at HQ, estate renewal with HDB, nature policy with NParks) to build breadth.