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The Defence Merit Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by MINDEF for civilian appointments in the organisation. Awarded to a select few each year, the Defence Merit Scholarship paves the way to a world-class education at some of the world's most eminent universities. Upon graduation, Defence Merit Scholars enjoy a highly-rewarding and challenging career as a Defence Executive Officer (DXO) within MINDEF.
1) Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship.
2) Good GCE ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent
3) 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 if applicable
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 4 years of studies, inclusive of Master’s if applicable
Most disciplines* with the exception of professional courses such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, etc.Â
Course Category:
· Arts / Social Sciences
· Economics
· Engineering
· International Relations
· Law*
· Mathematics
· Philosophy, Politics and Economics
· Political Science
· Psychology
· Science / Natural Sciences
* Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SAF.
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