National Parks Board (NParks) Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile
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TL;DR\ NParks underwrites your environmental or life sciences degree, adds internships and professional development, and in return requires you to champion Singapore's City in Nature vision through bonded service.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application cycle closed (last checked 18 Feb 2025)
- Official Listing: NParks Undergraduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: JC or IB graduates keen on ecology, landscape architecture, horticulture, or related STEM disciplines tied to urban greenery
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs converting to citizenship with stellar academics, co-curricular leadership, and passion for sustainability
- Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, and approved overseas universities with strong environmental or landscape programmes
- Bond: Four years (local) or five to six years (overseas) of service with NParks
Award Components
- Full tuition and compulsory fees for an approved undergraduate course
- Monthly allowance adjusted for local or overseas study, plus hostel or accommodation support
- Pre-study stipend for books, laptop, and essential equipment
- Return airfare and settling-in allowance for overseas scholars
- Structured internships with NParks divisions to translate classroom learning to field projects
Eligibility Highlights
- Excellent A-Level, IB, or NUS High results in biology, geography, environmental science, or design-related subjects
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, useful for community engagement and inter-agency coordination
- Demonstrated commitment to conservation—think nature guiding, biodiversity volunteering, or sustainability clubs
- Medical fitness and willingness to undergo security vetting for park stewardship roles
- Ready to begin studies in the next intake and participate in NParks' scholar development activities
Application Roadmap
- Research NParks' priority disciplines and shortlist degree courses that contribute to biodiversity, landscape, or arboriculture outcomes.
- Gather testimonials, teacher references, and a portfolio of environmental projects, competitions, or community initiatives.
- Submit your online application with transcripts, personal statement, co-curricular records, and supporting documents.
- Complete psychometric tests; shortlisted candidates attend interviews with HR partners and technical panels.
- Participate in assessment centres that simulate stakeholder engagement or scenario planning exercises.
- Sign the bond, attend pre-departure briefings, and map internship rotations before commencing university.
Preparation Playbook
- Stay updated on NParks' City in Nature projects, biophilic design plans, and biodiversity conservation strategies.
- Practice articulating how your strengths support park planning, ecological research, or community stewardship deliverables.
- Build fluency with GIS, data analytics, or design software commonly used in landscape and conservation planning.
- Seek mentorship from NParks officers or alumni to understand early career expectations and professional registrations.
- Volunteer with environmental NGOs or citizen science programmes to reinforce your passion for Singapore's natural heritage.
