ST Engineering Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ Current undergraduates can convert mid-way into the ST Engineering–SgIS track, securing S$40–60k of remaining tuition support plus internship placements in exchange for a two- or three-year bond with the defence and technology group.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: ST Engineering Scholarship (SgIS Mid-Term)
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens who have completed at least one semester of undergraduate study locally or overseas and intend to build an engineering or digital career with ST Engineering
- Award Value: Lump-sum funding of S$40,000 (≤2 academic years remaining) or S$60,000 (>2 years remaining), covering tuition and academic-related expenses
- Bond: Two-year or three-year service commitment with ST Engineering based on the funding tier accepted
Award Components
- Tuition offset: Flexible funds drawn to settle remaining tuition fees, compulsory charges, and key learning resources.
- Living & overseas support: Allowances may be extended for hostel, exchange, or international programme fees on approval.
- Mentored attachment: Scholars receive an ST Engineering mentor and complete at least one internship or project attachment before graduation.
- Leadership access: Participation in the SgIS Industry Leader Series, networking forums, and capability workshops continues through final year.
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore Citizen enrolled full-time in an approved local university (NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD) or a recognised overseas university.
- Completed a minimum of one academic semester with outstanding results and a strong co-curricular or leadership record.
- Course of study excludes healthcare programmes not aligned to ST Engineering's portfolio (e.g., allied health, medicine, nursing, paramedicine).
- Passion for engineering, digital systems, aviation, defence, or smart mobility solutions, evidenced through projects or internships.
Service & Development Pathways
- Scholars join ST Engineering business units during vacations for hands-on experience in systems engineering, smart city solutions, or defence modernisation.
- Mentors provide career coaching, facilitate networking across subsidiaries, and co-create personalised development plans for the bond years.
- Post-graduation, scholars may rotate across engineering, project management, or digital transformation roles depending on degree relevance and business needs.
Application Roadmap
- Track SgIS mid-term windows: The cycle typically opens twice yearly; prepare transcripts, testimonials, and a portfolio of engineering work.
- Submit via SgIS portal: Include a statement on how you will contribute to ST Engineering's growth areas and why you seek a mid-stream conversion.
- Assessments: Expect psychometric exercises, a technical or behavioural interview panel, and case discussions centred on innovation and resilience.
- Offer acceptance: Review funding tiers, bond duration, and internship expectations before signing the scholarship deed.
- Integration: Participate in SgIS induction programmes and co-develop an internship schedule with your assigned business unit mentor.
Preparation Playbook
- Refresh core engineering, analytics, or systems thinking concepts; technical questions often probe real-world application.
- Showcase leadership by articulating contributions to capstone projects, design teams, or SAF/CCA responsibilities.
- Research ST Engineering's transformation roadmap (e.g., digital defence, urban solutions) and propose how your degree intersects with those priorities.
- Line up referees who can speak to your drive, adaptability, and teamwork; faculty or internship supervisors make compelling endorsements.
- Plan your academic timeline to accommodate an extended internship or attachment before graduation, as required by the scholarship.
