PSC Undergraduate Scholarship: 2026 Whole-of-Government Profile
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TL;DR
The PSC Undergraduate Scholarship funds exceptional pre-university students for local or overseas study, pairing full financial support with leadership pathways across the Singapore Public Service.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 15 Mar 2026 (apply ahead of the March PSC Gateway deadline)
- Where to Check: Refer to https://www.psc.gov.sg/scholarships/psc-scholarships for timelines and eligibility briefings
- Official Listing: PSC Scholarship – Public Service Commission
- Who It Targets: Singapore citizens with stellar A-Level/IB/NUS High or polytechnic results who aspire to national leadership roles
- Fields of Study: Wide range, including policy, economics, STEM, social sciences, and interdisciplinary degrees aligned with government needs
- Bond: Four years (local) or six years (overseas), served in the Singapore Public Service
Award Components
- Full tuition, compulsory fees, and living allowances for approved local or overseas universities
- Pre-departure stipends, internships, and academic preparation, including language or cultural training for overseas scholars
- Access to Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) events, mentorship, and networking across ministries
- Funded attachments with parent agencies during university breaks to build sector-specific knowledge early
- Guaranteed developmental postings upon graduation with clear leadership progression milestones
Eligibility Highlights
- Track record of academic excellence and intellectual curiosity across key subjects relevant to your chosen field
- Demonstrated leadership, character, and service mindset through CCAs, community work, or national representation
- Strong communication skills and awareness of Singapore's public policy landscape
- Positive feedback from referees attesting to integrity, resilience, and collaborative spirit
- Willingness to serve in rotational assignments, often outside your comfort zone, to meet Whole-of-Government priorities
Application Roadmap
- Align motivations: Clarify why public service leadership appeals to you and how your chosen course supports national priorities.
- Prepare materials: Gather academic results, portfolios, testimonials, and reflective essays about leadership and service.
- Apply via PSC Gateway: Submit the application ahead of the March deadline, listing course and university preferences.
- Navigate assessments: Expect psychometrics, written exercises, group discussions, and final interviews with PSC and parent agency leaders.
- Plan your journey: Once awarded, work with your career mentor to sequence internships, overseas exchanges, and post-graduation rotations.
Preparation Playbook
- Stay on top of policy debates—Budget statements, Forward Singapore pillars, and emerging challenges such as climate resilience or digital trust.
- Practise articulating values and trade-offs; PSC interviews probe your judgement in complex public sector scenarios.
- Build tangible impact stories from service or innovation projects that demonstrate execution, not just ideation.
- Seek mentorship from current or former scholars to understand expectations during study and the bond period.
- Keep a reflective journal; PSC values self-aware applicants who can learn quickly from feedback.
