SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Infocomm Media Development Authority

IMDA is a driving force behind Singapore's digital transformation efforts by building the foundations of its digital infrastructure and driving digital innovation for a vibrant digital workforce and a safe and inclusive digital society that can thrive in today's fast-evolving digital landscape in Singapore.

IMDA develops and regulates the infocomm and media sectors to create a dynamic, holistic and exciting ecosystem filled with growth opportunities through talent, research, innovation and enterprise. Singapore has laid the foundation for a thriving ecosystem. As Architects of Singapore’s Digital Future, we strive to ensure businesses, the workforce and the public are ready for a future enabled by infocomm and digital media.

SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate)

a University Student, a Master's Student

Singapore Citizen

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUTD, Renowned Overseas Universities

Term

Full Term

Locations

Singapore, Overseas

Description

The SG Digital Scholarship, announced by Minister of Communications and Information on 25 September 2018, consolidates the various industry scholarships that are offered by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The terms and conditions of the scholarship have been enhanced to groom aspiring Infocomm Media (ICM) talent to be industry-ready for an exciting career in a fast-evolving digital economy.

The SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate) is an industry scholarship that empowers individuals pursuing Infocomm Media (ICM) related studies at the Masters or PhD level. Individuals pursuing postgraduate studies in specialised ICM areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Analytics, Immersive Media, and Digital Content Creation can chart your future with this scholarship.

Note: The former MES, MES (Film) postgraduate tracks and National Cybersecurity Postgraduate Scholarship (NCPS) had been subsumed under the SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate).

Course of Study

Bond Period

3 Years

Value of Awards

Tuition Fees
Exam Fees
Hostel Fees
One-Time Return Airfare (overseas)
Clothing Allowance (overseas)
Medical Insurance (overseas)
Computer Loan / Grant($)
Attachment During Vacation

Living allowance is only applicable for overseas Masters and overseas PhD studies.
Stipend is only applicable for Local Masters and PhD, and Overseas PhD.
Thesis allowance
Funding support for courses and certifications beyond school curriculum
Support for overseas experiences including overseas internships, student exchange programmes and competitions
For PhD studies: Conference allowances, travel allowances and book allowances

Requirement/Conditions

Excellent CCA

For Masters studies:
3 years for Full Overseas Scholarship
2 years for Full Local Scholarship or Mid-Term Overseas Scholarship
1 year for Mid-Term Local ScholarshipBond-free for Part-time Local or Mid-Term Part-time Local Scholarship

For PhD studies:
Bond-free for Local Scholarship (including full- or mid-term)
5 years for Full Overseas Scholarship
3 – 4 years for Mid-term Overseas Scholarship