MHA Civilian Scholarship

Ministry of Home Affairs

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) consists of MHA Headquarters, 7 Home Team departments and 3 statutory boards, and is known collectively as the Home Team.

We work as One Home Team, in close partnership with the community, to keep Singapore safe and secure.

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MHA Civilian Scholarship (MCS)

a Polytechnic Student, an 'A' Level / IB / NUS High Student, Any Other Year 12 Equivalent Qualifications Student, a University Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

March 15, 2025

Tenable Universities / Institutions

Local Universities, Overseas Universities

Term

Mid & Full Term

Locations

Singapore, Overseas

Description

The Ministry of Home Affairs Civilian Scholarship is awarded to all-rounded individuals who are passionate about strengthening Singapore’s safety and security in a civilian appointment.

Depending on your interests and aspirations, you can choose from a range of meaningful and rewarding career options as a Generalist or Specialist (Commercial Affairs, Intelligence, Internal Security, Psychology).

This scholarship will allow you to kickstart your leadership journey in the Home Team. You will receive the opportunity to pursue your undergraduate studies at a prestigious local or overseas university. Upon your return, you can look forward to learning and development opportunities to equip you as a future leader in the Home Team.

Course of Study

All Courses except Architecture, Dentistry, Medicine

Bond Period

4 years (local), 5 years (overseas in non-English-speaking country), 6 years (overseas in English-speaking country

Value of Awards

• Tuition and compulsory fees for undergraduate studies+
• Maintenance allowance (overseas/local)
• Pre-study allowance^
• Vacation attachments
• Sponsored return flights for undergraduates studying abroad
• Sponsorship for summer exchange programmes and post-graduate degree#

+ Students reading Medicine, Dentistry and Architecture are not eligible. For the Commercial Affairs track, you will have to pursue a degree in Accountancy, Law, Business Administration, Business or Economics. For the Psychology track, you will have to pursue a degree in Psychology. If you pursue a Law degree, you will not be called to the Bar while serving in the Home Team.
^ Not applicable for MHA Mid-Term Scholarships.
# Where applicable.

Requirement/Conditions

• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
• Strong leadership qualities and potential
• Possess strong interest in safeguarding the safety and security of Singapore
• Good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
• GCE A-Levels, IB, Poly, NUS High School, or other high school diploma/certificate; current undergraduate students (not in final year of studies) may also apply. You may apply prior to receiving your final examination results. Should you be found suitable for a scholarship, you may be made a provisional scholarship offer that is subject to confirmation upon the release of your results.
• Perform well in National Service (for male applicants)

For Mid-Term Scholarships, the following criteria would additionally apply:
• Currently pursuing full-time undergraduate studies and on track for graduation with at least 2nd Upper Honours or equivalent
• Have completed at least one semester and not in the final year of undergraduate studies at point of application

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