Smart Nation Scholarship

CSA / GovTech / IMDA

The Smart Nation initiative is a whole-of-nation effort led by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) to build a thriving digital future for all.

The inaugural Smart Nation initiative was launched in 2014, driven by a compelling vision: to build better, meaningful, and fulfilled lives for our people, enabled by technology. In his speech at the launch of Smart Nation 1.0, then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said:

"Our vision is for Singapore to be a Smart Nation - A nation where people live meaningful and fulfilled lives, enabled seamlessly by technology, offering exciting opportunities for all."

Since then, Singapore has made significant progress. Digital technologies have become an integral part of our lives, influencing how we live, work, and play. Technology holds tremendous promise in helping Singapore break new ground. While we continue to harness technology as a force for good, we must also address risks such as challenges to individual wellbeing and social harmony.

In 2024, Singapore introduced the refreshed Smart Nation vision, outlining a renewed approach to build a thriving digital future for all.

In his speech at the launch of Smart Nation 2.0, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong shared:

"In Smart Nation 1.0, we focussed on building up capabilities and encouraging the use of technology. For our next phase, or Smart Nation 2.0, we aim to sharpen our focus and use technology more effectively to transform our future and shape our nation together."

Smart Nation Scholarship

a Polytechnic Student, an 'A' Level / IB / NUS High Student, a University Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

All Polytechnics, NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS, SUTD, Renowned Overseas Universities

Term

Mid & Full Term

Locations

Singapore, Overseas

Description

The Smart Nation Scholarship develops and nurtures technology talents and leaders within public service. Offered by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Government Technology Agency (GovTech), and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the scholarship provides opportunities to carve out a career pathway in applied technology for the public good.

Course of Study

Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Product Development (EPD), Information Engineering, Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Systems Engineering

Bond Period

4 years (local), 6 years (overseas)

Value of Awards

Tuition Fees
Exam Fees
Monthly Allowance
One-Time Return Airfare (overseas)
Other Return Airfare (overseas)
Setting-In Allowance
Clothing Allowance (overseas)
Medical Insurance (if mandatory)
Computer Grant
Internship

Requirement/Conditions

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR who will be taking up Singapore citizenship
Excellent 'A' Level / IB / NUS High / Polytechnic Diploma
Excellent CCA
Proven Leadership
Undergrads applying must must have at least 1 semester of results and not in the final year of studies
Mid-Term (Backdate), Mid-Term (Non-backdate)