Scholarships & Internships
The DXO scheme welcomes talent who are considering a career or are looking to grow with us while contributing to Singapore's defence. Learn how our internship programme and scholarship support can help you get started.
Last updated 31 March 2026
Scholarships
Find out more about the Defence Merit Scholarship (DMS), a civilian scholarship programme offered by MINDEF. Upon graduation, DMS scholars can expect to embark on a challenging and rewarding career as a DXO.
Defence Merit Scholarship
Internships
MINDEF welcomes students with a passion for Singapore's defence to join our Internship Programme, which provides you with real-life and practical working experience in assigned departments.
During the internship, which typically spans a minimum period of eight weeks, you will be exposed to challenging and meaningful projects. Guided by experienced supervisors, you will have the opportunity to hone your critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills. Through interactions with colleagues and working counterparts, you will gain valuable experience and grow your professional network. We have many examples of past interns who returned as full-time employees after graduation. If you do well during your internship and are a good fit for MINDEF, you may be the next one!
Who are we looking for?
Are you an undergraduate passionate about contributing to Singapore's defence and interested in joining the MINDEF family? Join us as an intern to gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills in a supportive and dynamic work environment! We welcome students from all disciplines.
Internships for university undergraduates
The application window for undergraduate internships is currently closed. Our next summer internship applications will open in February 2027.