STRETCH your limits
as you develop your potential to the fullest

The SAF Merit Scholarship (SMS) for Women is awarded to individuals with academic excellence and dynamic leadership qualities. The scholarship endeavours to facilitate your pursuit for self-development, and more importantly, accelerate your advancement to realise your fullest potential.

After you return from your studies, you can expect a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding military career that stretches your limits – physically, mentally and intellectually.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship
  • Good GCE 'A' Level or International Baccalaureate results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
  • Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School
  • Possess a strong interest in a military career
  • Application is open to females only

VALUE OF AWARD

  • Monthly salary for the duration of studies
  • Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges
  • Maintenance and other allowances, e.g. books, clothing, computer
  • Return airfare
  • One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programmes
  • Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s if applicable

COURSE OF STUDY

You can choose to pursue your studies in any of the following disciplines:

  • Arts / Social Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • International Relations
  • Law*
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Science / Natural Sciences
Note:

*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in law should note that they will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF.

If you are pursuing your Master's degree, you must complete your studies in 4 years.

You can choose your course of study with the exception of professional courses such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, etc.

UNIVERSITIES

Our scholars typically go to top and renowned universities in the UK or USA.

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
  • Yale University
United Kingdom
  • Imperial College, London
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Oxford
  • University College London

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.