MND EDGE Scholarship 2026: Profile & Guide Singapore
TL;DR
MND publishes eligibility, disciplines, coverage, and bond details for the MND EDGE Scholarship. Apply via the BrightSparks portal linked from MND’s official page and confirm the current cycle’s opening/closing dates there.
Sponsor: Ministry of National DevelopmentBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 26 Jan 2026
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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.
Apply via the BrightSparks portal linked from MND’s official page and confirm the current cycle’s opening/closing dates there.
Use our Scholarship Matcher to weigh MND EDGE against other built-environment and public-sector awards.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application dates are not shown on the public page; check the BrightSparks portal for the current cycle (last checked 2026-01-26).
- Official Portal: MND EDGE Scholarship
- How to Apply (per MND): Login and apply via BrightSparks: https://brightsparks.com.sg/profile/mnd/index.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): 4 years (local); 6 years (overseas).
What to Confirm Before Applying
- Current application opening/closing dates (via the BrightSparks portal).
- Whether your intended course falls under “related disciplines” for MND EDGE.
- Details of postings/rotations across the MND Family and how scholar development is structured for your cohort. See also - MND family scholarships:
