PSC Scholarship (Engineering) - Defence & Security (Non-Military): 2026 Profile
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Join our Telegram study groupQ: 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.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (submit ahead of PSC Gateway's March deadline)
- Where to Check: Follow https://www.psc.gov.sg/scholarships/engineering-scholarships 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: Four-year bond for local universities; six-year bond for approved overseas programmes
Award Components
- Full tuition fees, compulsory charges, and living allowances for studies at approved local or overseas universities
- Funded preparatory courses (e.g., language immersion, bridging modules) before departure for overseas scholars
- 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
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore citizens with stellar results in H2 Mathematics and relevant sciences/engineering subjects or equivalent polytechnic GPA
- Demonstrated passion for defence innovation through competitions, research, or technology CCA involvement
