NParks Overseas Merit Award: 2026 Profile

Q: What does NParks Overseas Merit Award: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding benefits, bond commitments, and preparation checklist for NParks' Overseas Merit Award supporting future stewards of Singapore's City in Nature.

TL;DR\ NParks' Overseas Merit Award funds your horticulture or plant-science degree in Australia, then brings you back to lead Singapore's greening projects—build a strong sciences portfolio, show love for biodiversity work, and be ready for a multi-year bond.

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Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-14)
• Official Portal: NParks scholarships overview
• Who It Targets: Polytechnic graduates (and equivalent) pursuing overseas degrees in horticulture, landscape management, or plant science
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens/PRs with excellent academics, leadership, and hands-on experience caring for nature or animals
• Tenable Institutions: Renowned Australian universities approved by NParks (e.g., University of Queensland, University of Melbourne)
• Bond Guide: Service bond varies with support level; expect ~4–6 years with NParks upon return

Funding & Development Support

• Full overseas tuition and exam fees, monthly living allowance, and setting-in or clothing allowances
• Return airfare and relocation support for the start and end of studies
• Structured attachments during vacation with NParks divisions (e.g., Biodiversity, Conservation, Streetscape, Singapore Botanic Gardens)
• Exposure to cross-agency projects with MCCY, PUB, AVS, and community partners in the City in Nature movement
• Mentorship from NParks arborists, wildlife managers, and landscape architects to shape your career path

Scholar Journey

1. Overseas study: Deepen scientific knowledge in plant sciences, ecology, or landscape design while building research skills.
2. Vacation attachments: Participate in habitat restoration, botanic garden curation, veterinary support, or urban greenery planning projects.
3. Community engagement: Support NParks citizen science programmes, Friends of the Parks groups, or therapeutic horticulture sessions.