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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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He saw how drugs hurt families – now he combats the evolving threats

When crime goes digital, policing evolves with it: How he's hunting down criminals in a borderless world

He’s helping to build a safe and trusted financial sector in Singapore

He prepares for the worst so nothing happens: Inside the unseen world of VIP protection

Singapore’s border clearance is evolving fast – he’s helping to ensure ICA’s workforce keeps pace

From volunteering in rental flats to shaping social policies: How this PSC scholar found her path

From firefighting to formulating policies: How she unlocked diverse roles and responsibilities

Latest Articles

He prepares for the worst so nothing happens: Inside the unseen world of VIP protection

Part of SPF’s elite specialist unit, this scholar’s precision in training is what keeps those...

Singapore’s border clearance is evolving fast – he’s helping to ensure ICA’s workforce keeps pace

After two years on the front line, this scholar now helps shape the roles and...

He’s helping to build a safe and trusted financial sector in Singapore

With digital payments reshaping the way people transact, this scholar now works to keep the...

From volunteering in rental flats to shaping social policies: How this PSC scholar found her path

A growing awareness of social inequalities through years of volunteering led her to a career...

Meet the molecular ‘matchmaker’: Scientist finds new ways to treat diseases by pairing proteins

What began as early-stage research has led to a major breakthrough for this A*STAR scholar...

He helped roll out Covid support schemes. Now he's automating how everyone pays tax

Following stints at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport, this IRAS scholar...

When crime goes digital, policing evolves with it: How he's hunting down criminals in a borderless world

This SPF scholar leads a team of Police officers on the digital front – partnering...

‘I thought maritime was too specialised’: How the right scholarship exposed her to the industry’s surprising scope

Following stints at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport, this IRAS scholar...

From hackathons to Apple role: How NTU’s Renaissance Engineering Programme gave him the edge

The scholar says the programme's multidisciplinary approach – combining technical expertise with business acumen and...

From organising potluck parties for gardeners to growing orchids for diplomacy: How she’s connecting people with nature

For this NParks scholar, creating green spaces is not just about plants – it is...

From firefighting to formulating policies: How she unlocked diverse roles and responsibilities

The MHA Uniformed Scholarship opened doors beyond the frontline, giving her early exposure to leadership

‘My finger is on the pulse of financial markets every day’

This MAS scholar sees his role at Singapore’s central bank as a unique way to...

She spots threats others scroll past: Here’s why Singapore needs her

This SAF Merit scholar browses information online to find signs of trouble and flags them...

From Silicon Valley Apple dream job to S’pore defence: One engineer’s unexpected choice

He had an Apple offer in hand. Instead, the PSC scholar chose to return home...

He saw how drugs hurt families – now he combats the evolving threats

This MHA scholar plays a strategic role in how CNB tackles emerging drug threats

From quantum theory to fighting crime: How a physicist is using science to help tackle security threats

From credit card fraud to online threats, HTX scientist Joshua Lim uses his quantum computing...

The girl who took everything apart is set to become an engineer keeping our Home Team safe

Her ability to develop practical solutions is what sets this scholar apart as she prepares...

Helicopter pilot, mother, mentor: She’s showing what’s possible in the SAF

Commanding helicopters on navy frigates, mentoring the next generation of aviators and raising young children...

He knows what government support means. Now he decides how it works

Now working in the Ministry of Finance, this PSC scholar is now part of the...

From rooftop audits to the ‘red book’: How she helps ensure Singapore’s taxpayer dollars are spent wisely

One day she is inspecting defence facilities, the next analysing data – this AGO scholar...

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