The Economist Service Scholarship

Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies related to the development of trade and industry in Singapore.

Our vision
Singapore:
- A city of possibilities
- A home of great firms
- Where the world connects
- With people at its heart

Our mission
- We drive productivity-led growth,
- Safeguard and expand our economic space,
- Build a future-ready economy where firms thrive
- To create good jobs and opportunities for our people

The Economist Service Scholarship

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

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

Application Cycle Closed

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NTU, NUS, SMU, Renowned Overseas Universities

Term

Mid & Full Term

Locations

Singapore, Overseas

Description

The Economist Service (ES) scholarship was launched in 2011 to attract students who are passionate about Economics to become public sector economists.

You may apply for the ES undergraduate scholarship if you are planning to pursue undergraduate studies in Economics at a local or overseas university. You may also apply for the ES mid-term scholarship if you are currently an undergraduate who is majoring in Economics.

As an ES scholar, you may be sponsored for a Master's degree after your undergraduate studies.

Course of Study

Computer Science, Data Analytics, Econometrics, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics

Bond Period

4 years (local) or 6 years (overseas)

Value of Awards

Tuition fees and other approved charges
Maintenance and other allowances
Return economy class airfare
Possible sponsorship of Master’s degree

Requirement/Conditions

Possess either GCE 'A' levels (attempted at least 11 academic units), International Baccalaureate or NUS High School Diploma (for those applying for undergraduate scholarship)
Outstanding undergraduate results (for those applying for the mid-term scholarship; applicable for Year 1 to penultimate year students only)
Have good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
Have strong leadership qualities
Have a keen interest in the application of Economics to the analysis of public policies

Apply through the Public Service Commission (PSC) gateway portal. You should indicate “Economist Service” as your first choice of service.