SG Digital Scholarship (Undergraduate Mid-Term): 2025 Conversion Guide
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TL;DR
The SG Digital Mid-Term Scholarship lets high-achieving undergraduates pivot into IMDA's scholarship programme, unlocking tuition support, allowances, and industry placements in exchange for a recalibrated bond aligned with remaining sponsorship.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-05)
- Official Listing: SG Digital Scholarship (Undergraduate) Mid-Term
- Who It Targets: Singaporean university students in approved computing, engineering, or digital media degrees seeking sponsorship from Year 2 onwards
- Eligibility: Excellent university GPA, portfolio evidence of digital innovation, and strong leadership/CCA contributions demonstrating public service intent
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUTD, and IMDA-approved overseas universities
- Bond: Adjusted multi-year service with IMDA or partner agencies, proportionate to sponsorship duration (expect three to five years for local recipients)
Funding Package
- Reimbursement of tuition fees already incurred (subject to IMDA approval) plus full coverage for remaining semesters
- Monthly living allowance and additional support for books, devices, and approved overseas programmes
- Sponsored industry attachments or research projects aligned with national digital economy priorities
- Mentorship and leadership training, including access to SG Digital Scholar networks and bootcamps
Conversion & Development Pathway
- Eligibility confirmation – ensure your course and specialisation remain on IMDA's priority list.
- Application submission – provide updated transcripts, portfolio, supervisor references, and a statement on your digital impact vision.
- Assessment centre – complete psychometrics, case challenges, and interviews covering technical depth, stakeholder engagement, and adaptability.
- Bond negotiation – review recalibrated bond terms, deployment options, and internship placements before signing.
- Career immersion – undertake internships, hackathons, and policy projects with IMDA teams during remaining study years.
Preparation Tips
- Document tangible outcomes from internships, research, or venture projects to showcase your momentum.
- Highlight leadership in tech communities, clubs, or non-profits driving digital inclusion or innovation.
- Align your academic electives and capstone to IMDA focus areas (AI, cybersecurity, media tech, 5G).
- Build relationships with potential host agencies early to tailor internships and final-year projects.
- Plan for scholarship obligations such as networking sessions, volunteer outreach, and scholar reflections.
