SFA Postgraduate Scholarship: 2026 Full-Term & Mid-Term Pathways
TL;DR
This profile summarises eligibility and what’s covered for postgraduate applicants, plus bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: Singapore Food AgencyBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 30 Nov 2025
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does SFA Postgraduate Scholarship: 2026 Full-Term & Mid-Term Pathways cover?
A: Funding coverage, research attachments, and service trajectories for the Singapore Food Agency Postgraduate Scholarship across local and overseas master's or PhD programmes.
TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility and what’s covered for postgraduate applicants, plus bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Check the SFA scholarship page for the current cycle (last checked 30 Nov 2025)
- Official Listing: SFA Postgraduate Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Outstanding undergraduates or working professionals pursuing postgraduate food and bioscience qualifications locally or abroad
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with strong honours/graduate results, research track record, and commitment to public service in agri-food regulation
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD, and renowned overseas universities approved by SFA
- Bond: Multi-year service with SFA (confirm current durations; past cycles cite around four years for local awards and six for overseas studies)
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees and compulsory academic charges for the approved master's or PhD programme
- Living allowance pegged to cost of study location, with additional book and computer grants
- Overseas allowances (travel, pre-studies, thesis support) for scholars posted abroad
- Research funding for laboratory equipment, fieldwork, or conference travel aligned with SFA priorities
- Mentorship by senior scientists and exposure to joint projects with industry or research partners
Career Development Path
- Academic specialisation – deepen expertise in food safety, aquaculture innovation, biosurveillance, or supply resilience.
- Research attachments – collaborate with SFA labs and partner institutes
