Smart Nation Scholarship

The Smart Nation Scholarship develops and nurtures technology talents and leaders within public service. Offered by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Government Technology Agency (GovTech), and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the scholarship provides opportunities for outstanding individuals with a passion in using technology to make a difference, developing them into next-generation leaders who will spearhead our national digital transformation.

Scholarship Benefits

• Tuition and other compulsory fees

• Option to backdate: Mid-term scholars (overseas or local) may opt to backdate the scholarship

• Living Allowance: Allowance for day-to-day expenses such as bills and living costs

• One-time Allowance: IT equipment, warm clothing, return shipping and settling-in allowances

• Service Commitment: 6 years (overseas programme) or 4 years (local programme)

Applications are open from September to April each year.

Find out more at Smart Nation Scholarship page

Find out more from our scholars

• Natasha Tan - Looking to The Future of Our Smart Nation

• Ong Jing Yin - Safeguarding data: Meet the ‘digital detective’ keeping cyber attackers at bay

• Jovan Ang - A Smarter and Better Future

• Chester Sng - Building an inclusive and secure digital future

• Leong Jun Wen - Smart Nation scholar is driven to protect our cyberspace