MOE Teaching Award: 2026 Profile

Q: What does MOE Teaching Award: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Full-term overview of the MOE Teaching Award (TA) covering funding, developmental opportunities, and how to prepare a competitive application for the 2026 intake.

TL;DR\ The MOE Teaching Award funds your local undergraduate journey (including the NTU-NIE BABSc double major) and sets you up with attachments, mentorship, and a guaranteed MOE posting-shine by showcasing classroom exposure, strong academics, and a grounded philosophy of teaching.

Use our Scholarship Matcher to weigh the Teaching Award against MOE’s scholarship tiers before you submit.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (last checked 2025-10-14)
• Official Portal: MOE Teaching Award
• Who It Targets: JC/IP, IB, NUS High, and polytechnic graduates committed to teaching in MOE schools via local autonomous universities or the NTU-NIE BABSc programme
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens (or PRs ready to convert) with strong academic grades, leadership track records, and proven passion for youth development
• Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU (including BABSc & Teaching Scholars Programme), SIT, SMU, SUSS, and SUTD
• Bond Guide: Four-year service bond in MOE schools upon completion of NIE training

Funding & Development Highlights

• Tuition and compulsory fees fully covered for approved local undergraduate pathways leading to NIE accreditation
• Monthly maintenance and pre-studies allowances to offset living costs and teaching resources
• Structured school attachments and mentoring each semester to sharpen classroom craft before practicum
• Eligibility for Teaching Scholars Programme (TSP) either at admission or after Year 2 based on performance
• Funding for approved exchange programmes, summer schools, and CCAs that enhance your pedagogy or leadership

Eligibility & Preparation Checklist

• Offer letter or application in progress for a relevant education pathway (e.g., NTU-NIE BABSc double major, subject majors with NIE bridging modules)
• Consistent academic results in your intended teaching subjects $e.g., H2 distinctions, polytechnic GPA ≥ 3.7$