Singapore Geospatial Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Application Guide
TL;DR
SLA publishes an official Geospatial Scholarship listing and updates it over time. Confirm the current intake window, participating agencies, and bond terms on the official listing / application portal before applying.
Sponsor: Singapore Land Authority & Partner AgenciesBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does Singapore Geospatial Scholarship: 2025 Profile & Application Guide cover?\ A: A practical checklist of what to confirm (eligibility, coverage, bond, and timelines) using SLA’s official Geospatial Scholarship listing as the starting point.
TL;DR\ SLA publishes an official Geospatial Scholarship listing and updates it over time.\ Confirm the current intake window, participating agencies, and bond terms on the official listing / application portal before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Refer to the official Geospatial Scholarship listing for the current intake window and requirements.
- Official Listing: Singapore Geospatial Scholarship
- Application Portal: The listing directs applications via BrightSparks (SLA scholarship listings).
- Who It Targets: Geospatial / data / smart-city related degrees — verify eligible courses and routes (JC/IP, polytechnic, undergraduate) for the current intake.
- Eligibility: Ask for the latest citizenship/academic/portfolio requirements.
- Tenable Institutions: Confirm with the secretariat which local/overseas universities are in scope.
- Bond: Confirm the bond duration and host agency assignment in the offer letter before accepting.
Award Components
- Refer to the official listing for participating agencies and coverage.
- Ask about attachments, rotations, and mentoring across participating agencies.
Application Roadmap
- Ask the secretariat which courses/universities are eligible and whether the scholarship is open.
- Build your application pack (academic records, personal statement, project portfolio, references) per the latest checklist.
- Confirm the correct application link and deadline on the official application portal.
- Clarify assessment steps (case discussions, technical tests, interviews) used this cycle.
- Review the bond letter, host agency, and rotation plan before accepting.
Preparation Playbook
- Showcase project work: prepare dashboards, maps, or analyses that explain complex spatial issues clearly.
- Demonstrate civic mindset: connect geospatial solutions to housing, transport, climate resilience, or emergency response.
- Stay industry-aware: follow the Singapore Geospatial Masterplan, GeoWorks start-ups, and spatial data standards.
