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Singapore Merit Scholarship (Singapore Prison Service)

The Singapore Merit Scholarship (SMS) is offered to individuals with excellent academic results and leadership capabilities. Your journey begins with an education at a prestigious local or overseas university before being groomed to take on key positions in Singapore Prison Service, where you will play an integral role in shaping the future of corrections.

ELIGIBILITY

VALUE OF AWARD

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who intends to take up Singapore Citizenship
Have strong leadership qualities and potential
Possess strong interest in safeguarding the safety and security of Singapore
Have good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
Have a GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic, NUS High School, or other high school diploma/certificate
Qualify and excel in Officer Cadet School

Tuition fees and other approved charges
Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling in, warm clothing, computer
Return economy class airfare (if studying overseas)
NS disruption
Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
Full salary for the duration of your studies (including bonuses)

COUNTRIES AND COURSES OF STUDY

Most countries and disciplines (except medicine, dentistry and architecture).
* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SPS.

CONDITION OF AWARD

Scholarship holders need to fulfil a bond of:

Have strong leadership qualities and potential
4 years (for local studies)
5 years (for studies in non-English speaking countries)
6 years (for studies in English speaking countries)

The bond period starts on the day they assume official duty after completing their studies.

YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

You will be exposed to various areas of work through regular postings to develop staff and command competencies.

You will also have the opportunity to be placed on the Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) where you will acquire specialist knowledge and capabilities to take on key leadership positions in SPS.

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Note: To apply for a SPS scholarship, please indicate 'Uniformed Services – SPS’ as your 1st choice on the PSC application.

Singapore Government Scholarship (Singapore Prison Service)

The Singapore Government Scholarship (SGS) provides highly qualified individuals opportunities to pursue undergraduate studies in top overseas or local universities. Upon graduation, you will embark on an exciting and rewarding career as a Prison Officer to transform lives and influence communities towards a society without re-offending. With a SGS, you will be given opportunities to take on leadership positions in the Singapore Prison Service and shape the future of corrections. Mid-term scholarship is available.

ELIGIBILITY

VALUE OF AWARD

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who intends to take up Singapore Citizenship
Have strong leadership qualities and potential
Possess strong interest in safeguarding the safety and security of Singapore
Have good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
Have a GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic, NUS High School, or other high school diploma/certificate. [Current Undergraduate students (not in final year of studies) with good academic results may also apply. Check out more details on a mid-term scholarship.]
Perform well in National Service (for male applicants)

Tuition fees and other approved charges
Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling in, warm clothing, computer
Return economy class airfare (if studying overseas)
Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)

COUNTRIES AND COURSES OF STUDY

Most countries and disciplines (except medicine, dentistry and architecture).
* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SPS.

CONDITION OF AWARD

Scholarship holders need to fulfil a bond of:

4 years (for local studies)
5 years (for studies in non-English speaking countries)
6 years (for studies in English speaking countries)

The bond period starts on the day they assume official duty after completing their studies.

YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

You will be exposed to various areas of work through regular postings to develop staff and command competencies.

You will also have the opportunity to be placed on the Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) where you will acquire specialist knowledge and capabilities to take on key leadership positions in SPS.

Click here to Apply

Note: To apply for a SPS scholarship, please indicate 'Uniformed Services – SPS’ as your 1st choice on the PSC application.

Local Merit Scholarship (Singapore Prison Service)

The Local Merit Scholarship (LMS) provides highly qualified and promising individuals with an undergraduate education at a local university. Upon graduation, you will embark on an exciting and rewarding career as a Prison Officer to transform lives and influence communities towards a society without re-offending. With a LMS, you will be given opportunities to take on leadership positions in the Singapore Prison Service and shape the future of corrections. Mid-term scholarship is available.

ELIGIBILITY

VALUE OF AWARD

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who intends to take up Singapore Citizenship
Have strong leadership qualities and potential
Possess strong interest in safeguarding the safety and security of Singapore
Have good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
Have a GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic, NUS High School, or other high school diploma/certificate. [Current Undergraduate students (not in final year of studies) with good academic results may also apply. Check out more details on a mid-term scholarship.]
Perform well in National Service (for male applicants)

Tuition fees and other approved charges
Monthly local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
Pre-studies allowance e.g. computer
Hostel allowance
Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)

COURSES OF STUDY

Most disciplines in local universities (except medicine, dentistry and architecture).
* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SPS.

CONDITION OF AWARD

Scholarship holders will be bonded for four years, commencing on the day you assume official duty after completing your studies.

YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

You will be exposed to various areas of work through regular postings to develop staff and command competencies.

You will also have the opportunity to be placed on the Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) where you will acquire specialist knowledge and capabilities to take on key leadership positions in SPS.

Click here to Apply

Note: To apply for a SPS scholarship, please indicate 'Uniformed Services – SPS’ as your 1st choice on the PSC application.

Home Team Local Study Award (Singapore Prison Service)

The Home Team Local Study Award (HTLSA) enables you to pursue a meaningful and rewarding career with the Singapore Prison Service. Upon completion of your undergraduate education at a reputable local university, you will be appointed as Prison Officer in the Singapore Prison Service to transform lives and influence communities towards a society without re-offending.

ELIGIBILITY

VALUE OF AWARD

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who intends to take up Singapore Citizenship
Have strong leadership qualities and potential
Possess strong interest in safeguarding the safety and security of Singapore
Have good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
Have a GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic, NUS High School, or other high school diploma/certificate. [Current Undergraduate students (not in final year of studies) with good academic results may also apply. Check out more details on a mid-term scholarship.]
Perform well in National Service (for male applicants)

Tuition fees and other approved charges
Monthly local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
Pre-studies allowance e.g. computer
Hostel allowance
Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)

COURSES OF STUDY

Most disciplines in local universities (except medicine, dentistry and architecture).

* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SPS.

CONDITION OF AWARD

Scholarship holders will be bonded for four years, commencing on the day you assume official duty after completing your studies.

YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

You will be exposed to various areas of work through regular postings to develop staff and command competencies.

Click here to apply

Note: To apply for a SPS scholarship, please indicate 'Uniformed Services – SPS’ as your 1st choice on the PSC application.

MHA Mid-Term Scholarship

If you are a current undergraduate with excellent results and an interest in SPS’ mission, you may consider applying for a mid-term scholarship.

Tuition and compulsory fees you incurred before the award will be back-paid.

ELIGIBILITY	VALUE OF AWARD
Be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies Be on track for graduation with at least 2nd Upper Honours or equivalent Have completed at least 1 semester and not be in the final year of undergraduate study	Tuition fees and other approved charges (Tuition fees and compulsory fees incurred before the award will be back-paid) Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance Return economy class airfare (if studying overseas) Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)

The scholarships below are available as mid-term scholarships. To find out about eligibility and terms, visit the individual scholarship pages.

Singapore Government Scholarship (Singapore Prison Service)
Local Merit Scholarship (Singapore Prison Service)
Home Team Local Study Award (Singapore Prison Service)

To apply for the scholarship, please visit the PSC scholarship portal.

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Note: To apply for a SPS scholarship, please indicate 'Uniformed Services – SPS’ as your 1st choice on the PSC application.