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The Defence Merit Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by MINDEF for
non-uniformed appointments in the organisation. The scholarship grants you a world-class education at some of the most eminent universities. Upon graduation, Defence Merit Scholars enjoy a highly rewarding and challenging career as a Defence Executive Officer (DXO) within MINDEF. As DXOs, they will play strategic roles in the defence and security of Singapore.
• Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship.
• Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
Overseas Studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Overseas maintenance and other allowances e.g. books, computer
• Return economy airfare
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (conditions apply)
Local Studies
• Tuition fees and other approved academic charges
• Book allowance
• Computer allowance
• Hostel fees, if any (based on twin-sharing rates)
• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programme
• Sponsorship for up to 5 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s (conditions apply)
Overseas studies: 6 years
Local studies: 4 years
Fulfilment of bond starts from the point of commencement of work in MINDEF
Most disciplines* with the exception of professional courses such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, etc.
Course Category:
• Accountancy / Business / Finance
• Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences
• Economics / Philosophy / Politics
• Engineering
• Law*
• Science
• Technology
* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF.
Renowned overseas universities / local universities
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