SG Digital Scholarship (Undergraduate): 2025 Tech & Media Talent Roadmap

Q: What does SG Digital Scholarship (Undergraduate): 2025 Tech & Media Talent Roadmap cover?
A: Benefits, internships, and selection expectations for IMDA's SG Digital Scholarship supporting undergraduates in computing, engineering, and digital media pathways.

TL;DR
The SG Digital Undergraduate Scholarship backs top tech and media talents with full tuition, allowances, industry attachments, and leadership development—culminating in a multi-year bond with IMDA or partner organisations spearheading Singapore's digital economy.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-05)
• Official Listing: SG Digital Scholarship (Undergraduate)
• Who It Targets: ‘A' Level, IB, NUS High, Polytechnic, and first-year university students pursuing digital, engineering, or media degrees
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens with exceptional academics, leadership, digital portfolios, and a strong commitment to serving the public interest through technology or media innovation
• Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUTD, and approved overseas universities
• Bond: Four-year local or five-to-six-year overseas service commitment with IMDA or sector partners

Award Benefits

• Full tuition and compulsory university fees covered for the endorsed programme
• Monthly living allowance, with book/computer grants and overseas allowances where applicable
• Sponsored overseas exchange, conferences, or immersion programmes that strengthen global exposure
• Structured internships with IMDA tech/media teams or partner companies to apply classroom learning
• Leadership and mentorship programmes focused on national digital transformation initiatives

Development Pathway

1. Foundational exposure – attend scholar onboarding, digital transformation briefings, and networking events.
2. Industry attachments – rotate through IMDA departments (e.g., 5G, AI governance, content & media) or partner firms to sharpen skills.
3. Project leadership – take on capstone projects addressing digital adoption, regulatory sandboxes, or creative economy growth.
4. Bonded deployment – serve in policy, programme, or innovation roles, with continued training and postgraduate sponsorship opportunities.