Singapore Government Scholarship (Foreign Service): 2025 Profile & Application Guide
TL;DR
PSC’s legacy “Singapore Government Scholarship” page may move over time. Use PSC’s scholarships listing and MFA’s Foreign Service Scholarships page to confirm the current intake, coverage, and bond terms.
Sponsor: Public Service Commission & Ministry of Foreign AffairsBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Guaranteed Overseas Exposure
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does Singapore Government Scholarship (Foreign Service): 2025 Profile & Application Guide cover?\ A: A checklist of what to confirm (eligibility, coverage, bond, and timelines) using PSC’s scholarships listing and MFA’s official scholarship page.
TL;DR\ PSC’s legacy “Singapore Government Scholarship” page may move over time.\ Use PSC’s scholarships listing and MFA’s Foreign Service Scholarships page to confirm the current intake, coverage, and bond terms.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Use PSC’s scholarships listing and MFA’s Foreign Service Scholarships page for the current intake and requirements.
- Official Listing (PSC): PSC – Scholarships
- Official Page (MFA): Foreign Service Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Historically aspiring diplomats; confirm current eligible profiles and stages with PSC/MFA.
- Eligibility: Ask PSC for the latest citizenship/academic/CCA requirements and whether specific fields are preferred.
- Tenable Institutions: Confirm with PSC/MFA whether local/overseas routes are offered and which universities are approved.
- Bond: Request the current bond duration and host agency details from PSC/MFA before accepting.
Award Components
- Refer to the official scholarship page for the latest coverage and programme structure.
- Ask about MFA Academy training, rotations, and mentoring expectations once in service.
Application Roadmap
- Check PSC Gateway for the current availability of the foreign service track and applicable deadlines.
- Prepare transcripts, CCA achievements, references, and essays; confirm the latest checklist with PSC.
- Clarify assessment steps (psychometrics, written exercises, interviews) and language expectations.
- Review the bond letter, coverage, and rotation plan (MFA HQ vs. missions) before accepting.
Preparation Playbook
- Stay policy literate: follow MFA statements, ASEAN communiqués, and global developments (UN, WTO, APEC).
- Show language commitment: invest in third-language proficiency or immerse in regional language programmes.
- Demonstrate resilience: share experiences handling high-stakes negotiations, cultural adaptation, or crisis simulation.
