Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (PUB) Mid-Term: 2025 Profile & Application Guide
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TL;DR
PUB's mid-term scholarship funds the rest of your engineering or science degree and immerses you in Singapore's water strategy—bring technical excellence, passion for sustainability, and readiness for field and policy rotations.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Portal: PUB Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Mid-term undergraduates in civil, environmental, chemical engineering, or related sciences focused on water resilience
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs with strong university CAP, leadership, and commitment to the water sector
- Tenable Institutions: NTU, NUS, SIT, SUSS, SUTD, and renowned overseas universities
- Bond: Service bond (up to six years) with PUB
Award Components
- Tuition, compulsory fees, and monthly allowance for remaining years of study
- Funding for overseas exposure such as exchange semesters, study trips, or technical conferences on water innovations
- Attachments to PUB plants and departments (water network, NEWater, used water, coastal protection)
- Rotational postings after graduation covering operations, policy planning, and engineering project management
- Access to professional mentorship, chartership support, and leadership programmes within the agency
Application Roadmap
- Confirm eligibility with PUB's scholarship secretariat based on course and candidature timeline.
- Gather documents – university transcripts, resume, project write-ups, testimonials, and statement of intent.
- Submit application through the SSS portal (select PUB mid-term track) before the deadline.
- Technical assessments – problem-solving exercises on water security, sustainability, or systems design.
- Panel interviews with PUB leaders evaluating mission fit, resilience, and stakeholder communication.
- Award formalities – sign bond agreement, plan internships, and outline development targets with mentors.
Preparation Playbook
- Showcase engineering depth: present lab work or design projects on hydraulics, treatment processes, or coastal protection.
- Link to national priorities: reference the Four National Taps, weather-resilient infrastructure, or circular water economy plans.
- Demonstrate adaptability: provide examples of working in multi-disciplinary teams or challenging field environments.
- Build data competency: practise analysing sensor data, SCADA outputs, or predictive maintenance cases.
- Engage the industry: attend Singapore International Water Week or PUB hackathons to broaden insight.
