Singapore Government Scholarship (MSF): 2025 Profile & Application Guide
TL;DR
PSC’s legacy “Singapore Government Scholarship” page may move over time. Use PSC’s scholarships listing and MSF’s scholarships page to confirm the current intake, coverage, and bond terms.
Sponsor: Public Service Commission & Ministry of Social and Family DevelopmentBond: 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 Government Scholarship (MSF): 2025 Profile & Application Guide cover?\ A: A checklist of what to confirm (eligibility, coverage, bond, and timelines) using PSC’s scholarships listing and MSF’s scholarships page.
TL;DR\ PSC’s legacy “Singapore Government Scholarship” page may move over time.\ Use PSC’s scholarships listing and MSF’s scholarships page to confirm the current intake, coverage, and bond terms.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Use PSC’s scholarships listing and MSF’s scholarships page for the current intake and requirements.
- Official Listing (PSC): PSC – Scholarships
- Official Page (MSF): Scholarships & Internships
- Who It Targets: Historically JC/IP/polytechnic graduates keen on social policy; confirm current eligible profiles with PSC/MSF.
- Eligibility: Ask PSC/MSF for the latest citizenship, academic, and service expectations.
- Tenable Institutions: Confirm with PSC/MSF which local/overseas universities are in scope this cycle.
- Bond: Request the current bond duration and posting plan with MSF before accepting.
Award Components
- Refer to MSF’s scholarships page for the latest coverage and programme structure.
- Ask about rotations across policy/ops/SSOs and any postgraduate support offered.
Application Roadmap
- Check PSC’s scholarships listing and MSF’s scholarships page for the current intake window and deadlines.
- Prepare academic records, testimonials, service portfolio, and essays per PSC’s latest checklist.
- Confirm assessment steps (psychometrics, written exercises, interviews) for this cycle.
- Review the bond letter, coverage, and rotation plan (policy/ops/SSOs) before accepting.
Preparation Playbook
- Engage the sector: volunteer at family service centres or social enterprises to gain ground insights.
- Stay policy-informed: read MSF policy papers, ComCare reports, or the Social Service Sector Strategic Thrusts.
- Frame impact stories: demonstrate how you tackled social inequality, vulnerable groups' needs, or community cohesion issues.
- Build data literacy: learn to interpret social statistics and outcome indicators to inform policy analysis.
