SSG-WSG Joint Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile

Q: What does SSG-WSG Joint Undergraduate Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: A joint SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore scholarship funding service-minded leaders with a one-year-per-year bond.

TL;DR
SSG and WSG co-fund your degree, cover living costs, and open doors to workforce policy rotations—with a service bond equal to the years sponsored.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: SSG-WSG Joint Undergraduate Scholarship — SkillsFuture Singapore
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens or PRs entering or studying at NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, or SUTD who want to drive national skills and employment policies.
• Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD
• Bond: One-year bond for every year of sponsorship, served with SSG or WSG.

Funding & Scholar Support

• Full coverage of tuition and examination fees.
• Annual living allowance and hostel fee support.
• Sponsorship for overseas exchange or summer study programmes relevant to workforce development.
• Local internships and project attachments within SSG and WSG divisions.

Eligibility Essentials

• Excellent A-Level, IB, NUS High, or Polytechnic results plus strong O-Level foundation.
• Outstanding CCA achievements and proven leadership qualities.
• Undergraduates must not be holding other scholarships and should have clear interest in manpower or skills policy.
• Applications open twice yearly; undergraduates may apply while enrolled.

Application Timeline

1. Oct–Dec: Build a portfolio of community, industry, or internship experiences that align with national skills agendas.
2. Jan–Mar: Submit application during the first window with transcripts, essays, and leadership testimonials.
3. Apr: Complete assessments covering policy awareness, analytical skills, and stakeholder empathy.
4. May: Attend panel interviews with SSG/WSG directors to discuss deployment interests.
5. Jun: Offers released; scholars plan internship rotations and overseas exposure opportunities.

How to Stand Out

• Demonstrate understanding of Singapore's workforce transformation challenges and propose practical ideas.