SPH Media - Temasek Foundation Scholarship: 2026 Profile

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At a glance

Sponsor: SPH Media & Temasek FoundationBond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Primarily Singapore
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Q: What does SPH Media - Temasek Foundation Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Collaborative scholarship for aspiring journalists and communicators, combining SPH Media newsroom exposure with Temasek Foundation leadership development.
TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

Scholarship Snapshot

  • Status: Check the official scholarships page for the current intake window and terms.
  • Official Listing: SPH Media scholarships
  • Who It Targets: The sponsor states it is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents, and ASEAN nationals (subject to the published field-of-study list).
  • Tenable Institutions / Field of Study: The sponsor’s table lists specific eligible programmes at:
    • NTU: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information; Public Policy and Global Affairs
    • NUS: Department of Communications and New Media; Economics and Data Science; Political Science
  • Commitment: The sponsor states scholars are required to serve a 1-year traineeship at SPH Media.

Funding & Scholar Support

Refer to the sponsor’s scholarship table and FAQs for the latest award coverage (including any tuition/allowance details) and the current selection process.

Eligibility Essentials

From the sponsor’s published table, confirm:

  • Citizenship/region eligibility (Singaporeans, Singapore PRs, and ASEAN nationals are listed as eligible)
  • Field-of-study eligibility (limited to specific programmes at NTU and NUS, as listed by the sponsor)
  • Full-time student requirement (SPH Media states scholarships are open to full-time students only)

Application Timeline

Refer to the sponsor’s official page for the current application and selection steps, which may include application screening and interviews.

How to Stand Out

  • Curate a portfolio that showcases versatility across long-form writing, social video, podcasts, or data stories.
  • Demonstrate regional awareness by analysing ASEAN socio-political trends relevant to Singapore audiences.
  • Highlight collaborative projects that show you can work in multidisciplinary newsroom teams.
  • Plan how you will leverage Temasek Foundation programmes to amplify social impact reporting.
Marcus Pang
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)

Sources

  1. https://www.sph.com.sg/careers-and-scholarships/
  2. https://www.temasekfoundation.org.sg/