PSC Scholarship (Engineering) - Defence & Security (Non-Military): 2026 Profile
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Q: What does PSC Scholarship (Engineering) - Defence & Security (Non-Military): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Guide to PSC's Defence and Security engineering scholarship for civilian technologists, including benefits, rotations with MINDEF partners, and interview preparation tips for Singapore's strategic technology roles.
TL;DR
The PSC Scholarship (Engineering) - Defence & Security sponsors top STEM students for local or overseas study before grooming them into civilian technologists supporting MINDEF and the wider security ecosystem through postings, research attachments, and leadership tracks. Confirm the current application window, coverage, and bond letter on PSC’s site before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Check PSC’s site for the current application window (last checked 02 Jan 2026; closing date not listed here)
- Where to Check: Follow PSC’s scholarship listing (filter for Engineering and Defence & Security) for official briefs and FAQs
- Who It Targets: Singaporean STEM students or polytechnic diploma holders intending to contribute to defence technology, cyber defence, or systems engineering in the Public Service
- Fields of Study: Systems engineering, computer science, AI, materials science, data analytics, or related disciplines approved by MINDEF and PSC
- Bond: PSC cites a service commitment; past cycles list four years for local and six years for overseas programmes—confirm the current bond letter.
Award Components
- Tuition fees, compulsory charges, and allowances as stated on PSC’s official listing for approved local or overseas universities — verify the latest coverage and caps.
- Funded preparatory courses (e.g., language immersion, bridging modules) may be offered before overseas study.
- Vacation attachments with DSTA, DSO National Laboratories, or MINDEF policy-technology teams to build domain expertise early.
- Sponsorship of research projects or final-year capstones aligned to defence innovation priorities.
- Post-graduation development via structured rotations, mentorship, and leadership programmes across the defence and security technology community.
