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

Q: What does Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SFA) Mid-Term: 2026 Profile & Application Guide cover?
A: Status check on the SFA mid-term track; use this as a checklist of what to confirm with SFA about coverage, eligibility, and bond terms.

TL;DR Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SFA, mid-term) details vary by cycle-confirm the current intake, coverage, and bond terms with SFA before applying.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Official listing is available on SFA’s scholarships page (checked 27 Jan 2026).
• Official Portal: Singapore Food Agency Scholarships
• Tenable For (SFA listing): Undergraduate studies at local or overseas universities.
• Mid-term Eligibility (SFA listing): Applicants should have attained at least 1 semester of academic results.
• Bond (SFA listing): Local: 4 years; Overseas: 6 years; Overseas (non-English speaking countries): 5 years (SFA notes this applies for scholarships awarded from 2020 onwards).
• Application (SFA listing): SFA links an application form and states an application window from October to March each year; shortlisted applicants will be contacted before end-April.

Award Components

SFA’s listing describes mid-term award components such as:

• Tuition fees and other compulsory fees (including back payment of fees incurred prior to award)
• Monthly maintenance allowance (from point of award)
• One-way economy class airfare from the country of study (for overseas scholarship)

Application Roadmap

1. Review SFA’s scholarships page and confirm that you meet the stated mid-term requirement (≥1 semester of results).
2. Use SFA’s linked application form to confirm the current cycle’s deadlines and required documents.
3. Prepare transcripts, resume, and concise write-ups of lab projects/community impact aligned with food safety and food security.
4. Confirm assessment format (if any) and any medical/security requirements stated in the official materials.
5. Review coverage details and bond duration before accepting an offer.

What Scholars Actually Do

SFA sustainability scholars work at the Singapore Food Agency, ensuring Singapore's food safety and food security. Day-to-day roles include food safety inspections, aquaculture and agriculture technology development, food import regulation, and supporting Singapore's 30-by-30 food production goal. Scholars may work on urban farming initiatives, novel food regulation, or food supply chain resilience. The mid-term entry provides existing university knowledge for immediate contribution.

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)