Singapore Geomatics Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2025 Profile & Application Guide
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TL;DR
SLA's mid-term Geomatics Scholarship lets current undergraduates switch onto sponsorship for the remainder of an overseas geomatics degree—prove academic excellence, spatial skills, and alignment with national land management goals.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Portal: Singapore Land Authority – Geomatics Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Current geomatics, surveying, or geospatial undergraduates in overseas universities
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with strong university results and leadership/service contributions
- Tenable Institutions: Renowned overseas universities pre-approved by SLA
- Bond: Service commitment (typically six years) with SLA upon graduation
Award Components
- Sponsorship of remaining tuition fees, compulsory charges, and living allowance for the rest of your programme
- Funding for professional attachments, conferences, and specialised workshops tied to geospatial work
- Guaranteed internships with SLA's Survey & Mapping or geospatial development teams during vacation periods
- Post-graduation rotations and mentorship enabling professional licensure or accreditation
- Career development support including structured training and cross-agency projects
Application Roadmap
- Consult SLA to confirm your university and course meet mid-term sponsorship criteria.
- Compile academic evidence – latest transcripts, portfolio of technical projects, lecturer references, and resume.
- Submit application through SLA's online mid-term portal within the stipulated window.
- Technical review – present key coursework or research, possibly via remote assessments or written briefs.
- Panel interview gauging public sector motivation, teamwork, and adaptability to fieldwork demands.
- Award finalisation – sign sponsorship agreement, arrange internship placements, and align professional milestones.
Preparation Playbook
- Document impact: prepare concise summaries of surveys, 3D modelling, or GIS analytics you have delivered.
- Elevate public service narrative: link your work to land safeguarding, infrastructure planning, or smart nation goals.
- Plan ahead: outline how you will complete remaining modules while fulfilling SLA internships.
- Strengthen professional skills: pursue micro-credentials in UAV mapping, LiDAR processing, or cadastral law.
- Network early: connect with SLA officers through GeoWorks or industry events to understand on-the-ground roles.
