Introduction The Defence Merit Scholarship (DMS) is a prestigious scholarship offered by MINDEF for civilian appointments in the organisation. Awarded to a select few each year, the DMS paves the way to a first-class education at some of the world's most eminent universities. Upon graduation, DMS Scholars enjoy a highly rewarding and challenging career as a Defence Executive Officer (DXO) within MINDEF.
As a DXO, you will play a strategic role in the defence and security of Singapore. You will be at the forefront of the Ministry to shape defence policies, manage our defence budget as well as administration and management of our Human Resource pool.
Find out more about a career as a Defence Executive Officer (DXO)
Eligibility Criteria
Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
GCE 'A' Level (with minimum 11 academic units), International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
Benefits
Tuition fees and other approved charges
Maintenance and other allowances, e.g. books, clothing, computer
Return airfare
Courses of Study You may pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
Arts / Social Science
Economics
Engineering*
Science / Natural Science (including Mathematics)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Political Science / International Relations
Note: The above list is not exhaustive. You may also apply if the courses you're interested in are not listed, but applications are subject to approval.
If you're pursuing your Master's Degree, you must complete your studies in 4 years.
* Specialisation in particular fields of Engineering are considered on a case-by-case basis.
UNIVERSITIES
United States of America
Carnegie Mellon University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Princeton University Stanford University University of California, Berkeley University of Chicago University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign University of Michigan, Ann-Arbor University of Chicago Yale University
United Kingdom
Imperial College, London London School of Economics University of Cambridge University of Oxford University College of London
Canada
McGill University University of British Columbia University of Toronto Queens University
Note: The above lists are not exhaustive. You may also apply if the universities you're interested in are not listed, but applications are subject to approval.
