MPA Overseas Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does MPA Overseas Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Comprehensive look at the MPA Overseas Scholarship covering funding, overseas placements, and bond expectations across Asia, Europe, the UK, and the US.

TL;DR\ MPA's Overseas Scholarship places you in world-class maritime, engineering, or policy programmes abroad, then brings you home to lead Singapore's port innovation agenda—prove you can thrive globally while staying anchored to public service.

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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 and polytechnic graduates (plus exceptional undergraduates) seeking maritime-related degrees at top overseas universities
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens/PRs with exceptional academics, global mindset, leadership, and passion for maritime transformation
• Tenable Institutions: Renowned universities across Asia, Europe, the UK, and the US endorsed by MPA
• Bond Guide: 5–6 years depending on study location (Asia/Europe: 5–6; UK/US: 6)

Funding & Global Exposure

• Full tuition and compulsory fees, plus lab fees or studio charges where applicable
• Monthly stipend indexed to host country cost-of-living, covering accommodation and essentials
• One-time return airfare, setting-in allowance, winter clothing allowance, and relocation support
• Sponsored internships and industry attachments during summers with port authorities, shipping majors, or maritime tech firms worldwide
• Funding for exchange programmes or Masters (subject to performance and alignment with MPA priorities)

Scholar Journey

1. Overseas immersion: Build technical depth in maritime disciplines (e.g., naval architecture, data science, maritime law) while taking leadership roles in campus communities.
2. Industry placements: Undertake attachments with global partners (e.g., IMO, major shipping lines, classification societies) to broaden your perspective.
3. Final-year projects: Align dissertations with Singapore's maritime agenda—digitalisation, decarbonisation, talent strategies.