PSC Undergraduate Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Conversion Pathway
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TL;DR
PSC's Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarship lets high-performing Singaporean undergraduates convert into the flagship public service scholarship, funding the rest of their studies while fast-tracking them onto leadership postings.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (applications routed through PSC Gateway)
- Where to Check: Monitor https://www.psc.gov.sg/scholarships/psc-scholarships for conversion windows and briefing sessions
- Official Listing: PSC Scholarship (Mid-Term) – Public Service Commission
- Who It Targets: Singaporean or PR (ready for citizenship) undergraduates with outstanding results and a clear commitment to public service leadership
- Fields of Study: Broad range spanning policy, STEM, business, and social sciences approved by your sponsoring agency
- Bond: Pro-rated (generally three to five years) depending on sponsored duration and whether exchanges/overseas components are funded
Award Components
- Payment of remaining tuition fees, compulsory charges, and approved living allowances
- Sponsorship for global exposure (exchanges, internships, conferences) aligned with agency capability needs
- Structured mentorship through PSC, plus agency-specific immersion before graduation
- Vacation attachments with your sponsoring ministry or statutory board to ground you in live projects early
- Post-graduation leadership track integrating Whole-of-Government and agency-focused development
Eligibility Highlights
- Strong university results (Second Upper Honours track or equivalent) with positive faculty references
- Proven leadership across CCAs, hall councils, student bodies, or national-level projects
- Demonstrated alignment with public service values and awareness of current national issues
- Clear articulation of how your academic pathway adds value to the sponsoring agency's mandate
- Willingness to pivot internships or FYPs towards public sector projects as part of developmental planning
Application Roadmap
- Engage your faculty or mentors: Discuss conversion timelines and secure references early in the academic year.
- Audit your portfolio: Highlight achievements, internships, and service projects that show readiness for public sector leadership.
- Submit via PSC Gateway: Upload transcripts, testimonials, essays, and career motivations before mid-March.
- Complete assessments: Prepare for psychometric tools, written exercises, and interviews with PSC and the sponsoring agency.
- Co-create a roadmap: Once offered, partner with your mentor to schedule internships, capstone involvement, and agency immersion before graduation.
Preparation Playbook
- Translate your university achievements into public sector impact—frame projects around policy relevance or service delivery outcomes.
- Seek internships or part-time roles with ministries/stat boards to build domain knowledge ahead of interviews.
- Level up in public policy literacy; be ready to discuss emerging national challenges and trade-offs.
- Practise reflective storytelling—interviewers value insight into how you learn and adapt.
- Maintain your academic trajectory; scholarship conversion requires continued excellence post-award.
