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SAF Engineering Scholarship

Innovate with technology. Engineer our future.

Last updated 27 July 2025

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Eligibility criteria
Value of award
Course of study
Universities
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Be groomed as future leaders of the defence technology community

The SAF Engineering Scholarship is for military engineers-to-be, who are ready to serve the nation and be groomed as leaders with specific deep specialisation in engineering. The scholarship equips you with a world-class education and training to spearhead in-depth engineering studies, as well as design and operationalise high-end technological capabilities for the SAF.

As military engineers, you will assume a range of challenging appointments in MINDEF/SAF. In addition, there will be opportunities to be rotated to the Defence Technology Community (e.g. Defence Science and Technology Agency [DSTA] and DSO National Laboratories) to augment the build-up of engineering expertise in the Defence-technology ecosystem.

Eligibility criteria

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  • 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 engineering career

  • All MINDEF/SAF scholarships are open for application to both genders

Note: The eligibility period for all mid-term applicants is from the start of your undergraduate studies till within 6 months after graduation.

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 6 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s if applicable

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Course of study

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

  • Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical & Electronic, Marine, Mechnical Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Material Science

  • Mathematics

  • Naval Architecture

  • Physics

Note: The above list is not exhaustive.

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 College London

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Oxford

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.