Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (NEA) Mid-Term: 2025 Profile & Application Guide

Q: What does Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (NEA) Mid-Term: 2025 Profile & Application Guide cover?
A: Find out how the mid-term NEA track of the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship supports undergraduates who pivot into environmental leadership roles.

TL;DR
NEA's mid-term sustainability scholarship gives current undergraduates financial backing and a pathway into environmental governance—prove your academic excellence, passion for climate action, and readiness for NEA's specialised rotations.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Portal: Singapore Sustainability Scholarship – NEA Track
• Who It Targets: University students majoring in environmental science, engineering, public health, or related disciplines
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with strong university results, sustainability leadership, and community engagement
• Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUTD
• Bond: Service bond (up to four to six years) with the National Environment Agency

Award Components

• Sponsorship for remaining tuition fees, compulsory charges, and monthly allowance
• Support for overseas exposure such as summer schools, research attachments, or conferences linked to climate work
• Structured internships across NEA divisions (climate change, waste management, pollution control)
• Post-graduation rotations through policy, operations, and enforcement teams to broaden expertise
• Mentoring from senior environmental specialists and access to inter-agency sustainability projects

Application Roadmap

1. Verify course alignment with NEA's priority domains (climate analytics, environmental engineering, public health).
2. Prepare submission – CV, university transcripts, testimonials, project portfolio, and personal statement outlining impact.
3. Apply via SSS portal selecting the mid-term NEA option within the given window.
4. Assessment centre featuring technical case studies, written analyses, and group discussions on sustainability challenges.
5. Panel interviews probing policy awareness, stakeholder management, and long-term commitment to environmental work.
6. Award briefing