SAF Academic Award (SAA) / SAF Engineering Award (SEA) / Military Training Award (MTA-Non Graduating) (Army Recruitment Centre)

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SAF Academic Award (SAA) / SAF Engineering Award (SEA) / Military Training Award (MTA-Non Graduating) (Army Recruitment Centre)

a Polytechnic Student, an 'A' Level / IB Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

December 31, 2023

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUTD

Term

Mid & Full Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

The SAF Academic Award and SAF Engineering Award both offer you sponsorship at a local university, whilst Military Training Award provides you with military training at renowned overseas Military Academies. Training at these prestigious military facilities will enable you to leverage your military knowledge with regard to the different schools of thought, and allow you to appreciate the various systems of military governance and operations.

Course of Study

All Courses

Bond Period

4 Years

Value of Awards

Yearly Allowance
Tuition Fees
Exam Fees
Hostel Fees
Book Allowance (overseas)
Computer Loan / Grant($)
Attachment During Vacation
SAA and SEA: Annual allowance: $12,000
MTA: Monthly salary

Most Courses. Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF.

Requirement/Conditions

Excellent 'A' Level / IB / NUS High / Polytechnic Diploma
Proven Leadership
Undergrads May Apply
SAA / SAF Engineering Award holder will have to fulfil a 4-year bond after studies
MTA holder will have to fulfil a 3- to 5-year bond (depending on academy) after training
Physically and medically fit
Qualify for OCS, strong interest in a military career

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