The Sentinel Programme

Step into the new frontier with us through our talent development programme.

The Sentinel Programme

Step into the new frontier with us through our talent development programme.

Become a Guardian of the new frontier

Discover what it takes to defend our digital domain through the Sentinel Programme.

LEARN

Dive into cybersecurity and learn essential skills like coding and network forensics.

BUILD

Meet like-minded individuals from other schools and build strong, long-lasting relationships.

EXPERIENCE

See what life as a cyber or tech professional is like first-hand through visits, internships and mentorships with MINDEF/SAF agencies.

ACHIEVE

Become more proficient and hone your skills further through competitions organised by the programme and MINDEF/SAF agencies.

Become a Guardian of the new frontier

Discover what it takes to defend our digital domain through the Sentinel Programme.

Programme Highlights

Classes for Secondary 1, Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE Year 1 students may be conducted during the school holidays and on Saturdays over the course of the school term, depending on your academic level. Successful applicants will receive a more detailed schedule.
01

Secondary 1

in 2024
Two workshops during the holidays in May/June and October/November.
02

Junior College Year 1

in 2024
Two workshops during the holidays in March and November.
Classes will be held on Saturdays fortnightly over the course of the school term.
03

Polytechnic/ITE Year 1

in 2024
Two workshops during the holidays in June and December.
Classes will be held on Saturdays fortnightly over the course of the school term.

Secondary 1

IN 2024
Two workshops during the holidays in May/June and October/November.

Junior College Year 1

IN 2024
Two workshops during the holidays in March and November.
Classes will be held on Saturdays fortnightly over the course of the school term.

Polytechnic/ITE Year 1

IN 2024
Two workshops during the holidays in June and December.
Classes will be held on Saturdays fortnightly over the course of the school term.

Key dates

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

18 Mar 2024

Programme Start 

May/Jun 2024

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

19 Feb 2024

Programme Start 

Mar 2024

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

6 May 2024

Programme Start 

Jun 2024

Ready to become a Sentinel?

Join us and safeguard the new frontier together!
All Secondary 1, Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE Year 1 students in 2024 are eligible to apply.

Join us and safeguard the new frontier together! All Secondary 1, Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE Year 1 students in 2024 are eligible to apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Sentinel Programme is a talent development programme to equip youths with cybersecurity and digital skills.

Selected secondary school students would go through a progressive training curriculum throughout their secondary school years to explore cybersecurity and digital applications, starting from the middle of their Secondary 1 year.

Selected Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE students would go through a comprehensive training curriculum to deepen their cybersecurity and digital skills, with starting dates depending on the respective Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE academic calendars.

The word, “Sentinel” refers to a person who keeps watch. The programme name reflects its vision to nurture a community of youths who possess the skills, values, and traits to safeguard Singapore’s digital way of life.

No, participants do not need to pay for the programme. The programme is fully sponsored by MINDEF/SAF.

Secondary 1 and Junior College/Polytechnic/ITE Year 1 students in 2024 are invited to apply.

Applicants will register in the link above and sit for an online, aptitude-based selection test. Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Further details on the programme schedule will be shared with successful applicants.