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Gain valuable insights from our in-depth interviews with current and former scholars from both the private and public sectors. You’ll get practical advice that will help you succeed in your scholarship journey.

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A fast-moving and dynamic role: “I’m right on the pulse of the financial markets”

Team lead at 23, crafting policy at 26: Inside ICA officer’s leadership journey

“Policing gives me the space to be myself”: CID officer rises from nervous rookie to leading policy

Planning for tomorrow’s connectivity: He’s shaping the blueprint of S’pore’s transport landscape

Latest Articles

How MHA scholar's research helped Singapore act against rising Kpod use among youths

Inspired by her father’s years in CNB, she discovers how behind-the-scenes research underpins the decisions...

Overseas immersion, senior executive mentors: How new NTU scholarship fast-tracks her sustainability career

One semester in, she’s already visited the Bank of Singapore and met business leaders. Next...

“Policing gives me the space to be myself”: CID officer rises from nervous rookie to leading policy

From learning to ride a motorbike on the job to shaping investigative policy, this scholar’s...

How a 24-year-old reporter’s scoop about Wala Wala helped save the Holland Village icon

The Business Times story triggered such support that two months later, the landlord offered new...

Team lead at 23, crafting policy at 26: Inside ICA officer’s leadership journey

This MHA Uniformed Scholarship holder has learned that leadership is less about rank and more...

Handling diabetic comas, emergency births: The skilled care that happens before the hospital

Trained to tackle any situation, this Singapore Government scholar is part of a new generation...

How a love for adventure prepared her for a career in public finance

Whether it is paragliding off a mountain or tackling complex fiscal policy, this PSC scholar...

Turning time behind bars into a second chance at life

Through the Prison School and rehabilitation programmes, this SPS officer helps to create safer communities...

What a prison course taught this SPF officer about humanity

Studying alongside American inmates as part of a Harvard University module showed him that good...

Always ready: How this frigate commander trains to answer the call in any situation

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s focus on well-rounded training has equipped this SAF scholar with...

Without combat uniform or gear: How this psychologist protects S’pore from behind the scenes

As a civilian professional working in Mindef, this Defence Merit Scholarship holder works on policies...

Behind the khaki beret: How this Guards officer impacts the lives of servicemen meaningfully

From commanding troops to crafting policies, this SAF scholar keeps his ear to the ground...

Relieved with just a pass: How his mum’s low expectations gave this air force officer a wake-up call

Not wanting to disappoint his parents, this once playful student blazed an unconventional path to...

Thwarting tomorrow’s threats: How his PhD research will help DIS shape Singapore’s digital defence

This SAF scholar hopes to apply his machine learning expertise and explore new technologies to...

Refining tax laws, shaping policies: How she's helping to strengthen Singapore’s future

This Iras scholar guides rules and reforms that power nation-building

From struggling intern to truth hunter: Reporter's adventure to tell untold stories

Channelling his curiosity into investigative reporting, this SPH scholar digs deep to unearth the facts

Defying limits, embracing roots: She’s rediscovering herself through university life

The NTU-University Scholars Programme has led her to new experiences beyond textbooks and grades

Sparking curiosity, creating nurturing spaces: How he wants to guide each child forward

As a teacher, this NTU-NIE scholar aims to help his students find their own path

How she went from improving transport policies to crafting the nation’s climate action strategy

This PSC scholar led the development of Singapore’s first National Hydrogen Strategy

Untangling complex policy issues: How problem solver weighs today’s trade-offs against S’pore’s future needs

From crisis financing to healthcare spending, he tackles problems that resist simple solutions

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