As a Geospatial scholar, you will plan and drive the implementation of the Singapore Geospatial Masterplan and its key initiatives to serve citizens, the industry and the Government. You can expect to manage projects, perform geospatial analytics and consultancy works for our public agencies.
• Singapore citizen or Permanent Residents intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
• Active participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
• Strong leadership qualities
• Interest to pursue a career in the public sector
• Outstanding academic results
Full-Term Local & Overseas Scholarship
• GCE ‘A’ level OR International Baccalaureate OR Polytechnic Diploma
Mid-Term Local & Overseas Scholarship
• Undergraduate in local & overseas universities
Award Coverage:
• Tuition & compulsory university fees
• Maintenance allowance
• Sponsorship for geospatial industry courses & seminars
• Overseas Student Exchange programme
• Return airfare (where applicable)
While studying, you will have
• A mentor assigned to you
• Internship opportunities with SLA
• Opportunities to participate in SLA activities, such as D&D
• Email updates on SLA happenings and events
While in service, you will
• Build a specialist professional career in a growing and thriving industry
• Be plugged into the latest geospatial technological arena
• Attend the latest geospatial seminars and programmes
• Serve as evangelists to promote the growth and development of the geospatial and geospatial-related technologies in the public sector and geospatial industry
• Have opportunities to learn from the expertise of 9 public agencies
Bond:
You will gain valuable experience while serving your bond in 2 participating agencies
• Local – 4 years
• Overseas – 6 years
Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Environmental Studies, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management with a minor in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
OR
• Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science) awarded by University at Buffalo, offered by SIM Global Education
OR
• Courses of study relating to Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial & Geoinformation Sciences