PA Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Service Roadmap

Q: What does PA Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Service Roadmap cover?
A: Overview of the People's Association Scholarship—funding, bond structure, selection process, and how to pitch your community leadership vision.

TL;DR
PA Scholars receive full funding and structured leadership rotations to empower Singapore communities—connect your grassroots track record to national priorities and be ready for a four-year public service bond.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Portal: People's Association Scholarship
• Who It Targets: ‘A' Level, IB, NUS High, or Polytechnic graduates with proven passion for community engagement pursuing local or approved overseas degrees
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens with stellar academics, sustained grassroots involvement, leadership potential, and strong communication skills
• Tenable Institutions: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS, SIT, SUTD, and renowned overseas universities approved by PA
• Bond: Four-year bond with the People's Association (longer if fully sponsored overseas)

Award Components

• Full tuition and compulsory fees for approved course
• Annual living allowance and book grant
• Sponsored overseas exchange or study mission aligned with community development priorities
• Structured internship with PA divisions during school breaks, including community events, policy labs, and national campaigns
• Mentorship by senior PA leaders and access to the PA Talent Development Framework

Eligibility Checklist

• Singapore Citizen with outstanding academic results
• Strong portfolio of grassroots service: RC/NC leadership, Youth Network projects, community events, or social innovation work
• Leadership roles in school or national-level organisations
• Passion for community cohesion, multiracial engagement, and national identity building
• Willingness to serve ground-up residents, handle crisis response, and work non-standard hours when required

Application Roadmap

1. Submit application via Public Service Division portal during PSC scholarship window, selecting PA as preferred agency.
2. Preliminary assessments: psychometric profiling, situational judgement, and group discussions.