MND EDGE Scholarship 2026: Profile & Guide Singapore

Study guideUpdated 11 May 2026

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Sponsor: Ministry of National DevelopmentBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
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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 publishes eligibility, disciplines, coverage, and bond details for the MND EDGE Scholarship.
BrightSparks lists the 2026 scholarship cycle as closed. Applications were open until 13 March 2026, with selection running from February through April 2026.

Use our Scholarship Matcher to weigh MND EDGE against other built-environment and public-sector awards.

Scholarship Snapshot

  • Status: Last verified 2026-05-11 against MND's official page and BrightSparks. BrightSparks lists the 2026 cycle as closed; applications were open until 13 March 2026.
  • Official Portal: MND EDGE Scholarship
  • How to Apply (per MND): Login and apply via BrightSparks: https://brightsparks.com.sg/profile/mnd/scholarships.php
  • Eligibility (per MND): Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) who will take up Singapore citizenship before leaving for studies; strong academics (A Levels / poly diploma with merit / equivalent) and good CCA records; strong leadership; self-motivated and a good team player.
  • Tenable Disciplines (per MND): STEM, Urban Studies, Urban Planning & Design, Environmental Science, Real Estate, Sociology, Economics, Geography (and other related disciplines).
  • Institutions/Country of Study (per MND): Reputable local or overseas universities.
  • Coverage (per MND): Tuition and compulsory fees; maintenance/book/hostel allowances; sponsorship for approved student exchange programmes; internship attachment with MND.
  • Bond (per MND/BrightSparks): 4 years (local); 6 years (overseas).

What to Confirm Before Applying

  1. Next application opening/closing dates. BrightSparks lists the 2026 cycle as closed after a 13 March 2026 deadline.
  2. Whether your intended course falls under “related disciplines” for MND EDGE.
  3. Details of postings/rotations across the MND Family and how scholar development is structured for your cohort. See also - MND family scholarships:
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Sources

  1. https://www.mnd.gov.sg/join-us/scholarships/mnd-edge-scholarship
  2. https://brightsparks.com.sg/profile/mnd/scholarships.php