SAF Academic / Engineering Award & Military Training Award (ARC): 2026 Officer Cadet Profile
TL;DR
The official Army listing states the SAF Academic Award (SAA) and SAF Engineering Award (SEA) provide full sponsorship of tuition fees and approved charges, plus an annual allowance of S\$14,200 and study-related allowances (books and computer).
Sponsor: Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) & Army Recruitment Centre (ARC)Bond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Primarily Singapore
30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z
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Q: What does SAF Academic / Engineering Award & Military Training Award (ARC): 2026 Officer Cadet Profile cover?
A: Snapshot of SAF's Academic and Engineering Awards plus the Military Training Award, covering sponsorship details, leadership development, and preparation for Army officer roles.
TL;DR
The official Army listing states the SAF Academic Award (SAA) and SAF Engineering Award (SEA) provide full sponsorship of tuition fees and approved charges, plus an annual allowance of S$14,200 and study-related allowances (books and computer).
The same page lists bond obligations as 4 years after studies for SAA/SEA, and 3 to 5 years (depending on academy) after training for the Military Training Award (MTA-Non Graduating).
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Check the official Army listing for the current details and application link.
- Official Listing: SAA / SEA / MTA (Non Graduating) — Singapore Army
- Who It Targets: JC/IP or polytechnic students committed to leadership careers as Army officers while reading local degrees
- Fields of Study: Local university study (see the official listing for specific conditions and exclusions)
- Bond: SAA/SEA: 4-year bond after studies; MTA: 3 to 5-year bond (depending on academy), per the official listing
Award Components
Per the official Army listing:
- SAA / SEA: annual allowance of S$14,200, tuition fees and approved charges, and study-related allowances (books and computer)
- MTA (Non Graduating): monthly salary, approved course fees and other compulsory charges imposed by the academy, and return economy airfare
Eligibility Highlights
The official listing includes eligibility criteria such as:
- Singapore Citizen, or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship (contract offered only upon confirmation of citizenship)
- Physically and medically fit
- Good GCE A-Level / International Baccalaureate results, Polytechnic Diploma, or equivalent
- Qualify for Officer Cadet School
- Strong interest in a military career
Application Roadmap
- Read the official listing: Confirm what you will get, eligibility criteria, and bond obligations for SAA/SEA/MTA.
