The Singapore Police Force Scholarship (SPF)

The Singapore Police Force

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The mission of the SPF is to prevent, deter and detect crime to ensure the safety and security of Singapore.

This is done through its focus on the 5 broad areas of Police work - Frontline Policing, Counter and E-services, Investigation, Community Engagement and Public Security & Order.

Our Mission - To prevent, deter and detect crime. Our Vision - A Force for the Nation – To Make Singapore the Safest Place in the World

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The Singapore Police Force Scholarship (SPFS)

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

Singapore Citizen

March 15, 2025

Tenable Universities / Institutions

Local Universities, Overseas Universities

Term

Mid & Full Term

Locations

Singapore, Overseas

Description

The Singapore Police Force Scholarship (The SPFS) is one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the Public Service Commission.

SPFS is awarded to candidates who have shown outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities, with a strong desire to serve in the Singapore Police Force.

As a SPFS scholar, you will continue on your learning journey in a world-renowned university which provides intellectually, socially and personally enriching programmes to prepare you for a life of service and leadership.

Upon your return, you will be involved in shaping policies to address issues on public law and order and play an integral role in protecting our country, community and your loved ones.

As a Guardian of law and order, your determination and actions to make a difference will transform the lives of many!

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+
• Full salary
• 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#
• National Service disruption

+ Students reading Medicine, Dentistry and Architecture are not eligible. 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
• Strong leadership qualities and potential
• Possess strong interest in serving in the Singapore Police Force
• 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.
• Excel in Officer Cadet School

For Mid-Term SPFS, 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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