MPA Local Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does MPA Local Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding coverage, development rotations, and application strategy for the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's local scholarship supporting future leaders of the maritime hub.

TL;DR\ The MPA Local Scholarship funds your Singapore-based degree in maritime, engineering, or business disciplines and delivers attachments across the nation's port ecosystem—show technical aptitude, curiosity about maritime innovation, and readiness to serve in a high-impact regulator role.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (last checked 2025-10-14)
• Official Portal: MPA scholarships portal
• Who It Targets: JC/IP, IB, NUS High, and polytechnic graduates (plus exceptional undergraduates) pursuing maritime, engineering, analytics, economics, or policy degrees locally
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with outstanding academics, leadership, and a passion for the maritime sector's transformation
• Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, and selected SIT programmes aligned with maritime innovation
• Bond Guide: Four years with MPA upon graduation

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full tuition and compulsory fees for approved local courses, including maritime studies, engineering, analytics, law, and policy
• Monthly maintenance allowance, exam fees, and living support throughout your studies
• Sponsored attachments, industry visits, and enrichment programmes during vacations
• Opportunities for funded overseas exchange, approved postgraduate study, or Masters sponsorship (subject to performance)
• Dedicated MPA mentor and access to maritime leadership networks across port operators and shipping companies

Development Journey

1. Undergraduate phase: Combine academic study with attachments in MPA divisions (Port Operations, Industry Manpower, Sustainability & Technology).
2. Industry immersions: Work with partners such as PSA, Jurong Port, or shipping lines to understand operations, digitalisation, and sustainability initiatives.
3. Final-year capstone: Align your honours or capstone project with MPA priority areas (autonomous vessels, maritime decarbonisation, logistics optimisation).