STB Scholarship (Full-Term): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR\ The STB full-term scholarship sponsors outstanding pre-university or polytechnic graduates through local or overseas degrees, pairing generous stipends and travel funding with a four- to six-year leadership pathway shaping Singapore's visitor economy.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-20)
- Official Listing: STB Scholarship Programme
- Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens and PRs with stellar A-Level, IB (≥38), or polytechnic (GPA ≥3.5) credentials keen on tourism business, marketing, economics, or experience design degrees
- Award Value: Pre-studies allowance, full tuition, examinations, monthly living stipend, computer grant, travel and clothing allowances for overseas studies, and optional Masters funding
- Bond: Four years for local degrees; up to six years for overseas pathways
Award Components
- Tuition & compulsory fees: Covers full programme fees at approved local universities or overseas partners.
- Living expenses: Monthly stipends plus pre-studies allowance to ease relocation or orientation costs.
- Mobility support: One-time and annual return airfares, clothing allowance, and overseas exchange or Masters sponsorship with approval.
- Internship & development: Mandatory 10-week internship with STB and access to scholar engagement sessions, leadership dialogues, and job shadowing.
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore Citizen or PR with outstanding pre-university academic results and a robust co-curricular track record.
- Accepted into approved courses such as Business Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Economics, or International Relations at partner universities (USA, UK, Japan, Switzerland, and select global institutions included).
- Strong leadership potential and demonstrable interest in tourism, placemaking, or lifestyle economy work.
- Male applicants must have completed National Service by course commencement.
Service & Development Pathways
- Scholars are attached to STB's scholar community and receive mentors who guide internship scoping, overseas experiences, and career planning.
- Bond placements rotate through destination development, experience network, consumer marketing, data & analytics, or policy strategy roles.
- Opportunities exist to undertake secondments with partner agencies or industry associations to broaden ecosystem perspectives.
Application Roadmap
- November early cycle: Submit applications soon after scholarship season opens; compile academic transcripts, achievements, and leadership evidence.
- March main cycle: A second window opens after A-Level results—prepare motivation essays articulating your vision for Singapore tourism.
- Assessment centre: Participate in group exercises and case interviews exploring visitor experience design, sustainability, and stakeholder management scenarios.
- Final interview: Senior STB leaders evaluate cultural fit, resilience, and long-term commitment to the visitor economy.
- Award & preparation: Scholars receive pre-departure briefings, internship planning support, and may undergo language or cultural orientation before overseas studies.
Preparation Playbook
- Build exposure through hospitality internships, tourism events, or community placemaking initiatives.
- Stay current on travel trends, experience innovation, and STB's tourism transformation maps (e.g., Orchard Road, Mandai, precinct revitalisation).
- Develop analytical skills to handle case prompts—think demand forecasting, ROI analysis, and visitor experience KPIs.
- Curate leadership narratives showing collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
- Network with current scholars or alumni for insights into overseas campus life and returning to serve the bond.
