Smart Nation Scholarship: 2025 Profile

Q: What does Smart Nation Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Funding coverage, career rotations, and assessment prep for the multi-agency Smart Nation Scholarship by CSA, GovTech, and IMDA.

TL;DR\ The Smart Nation Scholarship funds your tech degree, connects you with CSA, GovTech, or IMDA, and commits you to high-impact public sector projects through internships, leadership training, and a four- to six-year bond.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Open until 30 Apr 2026 (last checked 18 Feb 2025)
• Official Listing: Smart Nation Scholarship
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens in JC/IB, polytechnic, or university with ambitions to build national digital infrastructure, cyber defence, or tech policy
• Eligibility: Strong STEM or computing track record, leadership experience, and passion for public service impact
• Tenable Institutions: All polytechnics, NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD, and reputable overseas universities
• Bond: Four to six years depending on study location and sponsoring agency

Award Components

• Tuition and compulsory fees fully sponsored for the approved course
• Annual maintenance allowance, book grants, and computer subsidies
• Overseas exchange or attachment support subject to agency approval
• Paid internships with CSA, GovTech, or IMDA, plus cross-agency hackathons and innovation sprints
• Structured development under the Public Service Leadership Programme tech track, including mentorship and milestone training
• Opportunities for postgraduate sponsorship after demonstrating performance during the bond period

Eligibility Highlights

• Singapore Citizen with excellent academic standing in relevant subjects (Mathematics, Computing, Engineering, Information Systems)
• Demonstrated aptitude through projects, competitions (e.g. hackathons, coding olympiads), or industry internships
• Clear motivation to solve national challenges such as cybersecurity, digital inclusion, data governance, or AI deployment
• Strong communicators able to work across multidisciplinary teams and translate complex tech ideas for citizens and policymakers
• Willingness to undergo security vetting and serve in roles that may require shift work or emergency response

Application Roadmap