PSC Scholarship (Engineering) - HTX: 2026 Home Team Technology Profile
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TL;DR
PSC's Engineering Scholarship (HTX) funds top STEM students, pairing university study with immersive HTX attachments and career mentorship to build deep specialists who can innovate for law enforcement, civil defence, and homeland security.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (submit applications through PSC Gateway ahead of the March deadline)
- Where to Check: Refer to https://www.psc.gov.sg/scholarships/engineering-scholarships and HTX's scholarship briefings for the latest requirements
- Who It Targets: Singaporean STEM students keen on deploying science and engineering solutions that protect Singapore's Home Team frontline
- Fields of Study: Engineering, computer science, data analytics, material science, digital forensics, robotics, or interdisciplinary tech domains approved by HTX
- Bond: Four-year bond for local universities; six-year bond for overseas programmes
Award Components
- Comprehensive tuition coverage, compulsory fees, and living allowances for approved local or overseas degrees
- Pre-departure stipends, laptop allowances, and language training where required for overseas placements
- Structured vacation internships with HTX departments (Sense-Making, Forensics, CBRNE, Robotics) to deepen domain expertise
- Funding for final-year projects aligned with Home Team technology challenges and innovation pipelines
- Post-graduation rotations across HTX labs, operations centres, and co-development projects with frontline agencies
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore citizens with outstanding H2 science/mathematics grades or equivalent polytechnic academic distinctions
- Demonstrated passion for homeland security innovation—think robotics clubs, cyber competitions, or applied research portfolios
- Strong moral character, leadership, and teamwork showcased via CCAs, community service, or SAF/NS roles (where applicable)
- Willingness to undergo HTX's vetting process, including security clearance and integrity assessments
- Commitment to a technology career that directly supports Singapore's public safety and emergency response ecosystem
Application Roadmap
- Explore HTX missions: Study HTX's technology pillars and identify how your interests (AI, forensics, engineering) can strengthen Home Team outcomes.
- Compile achievements: Prepare transcripts, project write-ups, competition results, and leadership testimonials.
- Apply through PSC Gateway: Indicate HTX as your sponsoring agency preference and submit before 15 March.
- Engage assessments: Expect technical interviews, psychometric tools, and case discussions with HTX technologists.
- Plan your roadmap: After acceptance, work with your career mentor to schedule attachments, overseas exchanges, and rotational postings.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a portfolio that showcases experimentation—prototype builds, open-source contributions, or competitions with public safety relevance.
- Keep abreast of emerging threats and technology responses in homeland security (e.g., counter-drone, biometrics, digital forensics).
- Practise scenario framing: PSC and HTX interviewers often probe how you would apply systems thinking to complex public safety problems.
- Network with HTX scholars or interns via outreach events to understand day-to-day expectations and professional culture.
- Maintain physical and mental robustness; HTX technologists frequently partner frontline officers in time-critical missions.
