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Singapore Sustainability Scholarship

The Singapore Sustainability (SS) Scholarship is jointly offered by the National Environment Agency (NEA) together with two other Statutory Boards under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) Family - PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

The SS Scholarship seeks to groom and nurture young talents who are passionate about forging careers dedicated to enhancing Singapore's environmental resilience and ensuring food and water security. Opportunities for Mid-Term Undergraduate and Master's Postgraduate Scholarships are also available.

As part of the MSE Family, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving sustainability and resilience initiatives that impact the everyday lives of Singaporeans. Embark on a fulfilling career with us and be a part of Singapore’s sustainability story.

Application

The SS Scholarship application cycle runs from October and closes two weeks after the release of ‘A’ Level results.

The SS Scholarship is open to graduating GCE ‘A’ Level, International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic and NUS High students who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Permanent Residents, the scholarship award will be based on the successful attainment of Singapore citizenship.

Eligibility, Terms and Conditions

Tenable for	Undergraduate Studies at Local/Overseas Universities
Discipline of study	Engineering Civil / Mechanical / Chemical / Environmental / Electrical Science Chemistry / Physics / Biology Environmental Sciences Life Sciences Geophysics Earth Sciences Meteorology Mathematics
Eligibility	Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents intending to take up Singapore Citizenship. Applicants graduating with GCE ‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent. Applicants applying for mid-term scholarship should have attained at least 1 semester of academic results.
Value of award	Full-term Scholarship Tuition fees and other compulsory fees Maintenance allowance Pre-studies allowance (one-time) Return economy class airfare (For overseas studies) Mid-term Scholarship Tuition fees and other compulsory fees (Including back payment of tuition fees and other compulsory fees incurred prior to award) Maintenance allowance (From point of award) One-way economy class airfare from country of study (For overseas studies)
Bond	Local: 4 years Overseas: 6 years Overseas in non-English speaking countries: 5 years

Learning & Development Opportunities

During their studies, individuals will have the opportunities to complete an internship in NEA to gain practical work experience.

Upon graduation, SS Scholarship Scholars join NEA for an exciting career, making significant contributions across diverse roles dedicated to strengthening Singapore's environmental resilience. They will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of NEA's operations in a dynamic environment.

Support & Guidance

Throughout the scholarship journey, SS Scholarship Scholars will be paired with a mentor and buddy from NEA who will be there to provide guidance and share their working experiences and scholarship journey. Additionally, a dedicated HR team will also guide the SS Scholarship Scholars through their studies as well as upon graduation.

Singapore Sustainability (SS) Internship

Offered by NEA and PUB, the SS Internship identifies talented young individuals with an interest in environment and water issues and seeks to nurture their passion through work-based learning activities. The internship period lasts between 8 and 12 weeks.

The SS Internship programme is open to Junior College, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Polytechnic students. Selected students will be given the opportunity to better understand the dynamic environment and water sector. Promising interns may be recommended for the SS Scholarship.

Benefits of the SS Internship

Gain an early advantage in the SS Scholarship application process.
Engage in captivating and thought-provoking environmental or water projects.
Make well-informed choices regarding scholarship and career choices.
Reap the rewards of a valuable learning experience during the internship.

Application and Internship Periods

	Application Period	Internship Period
‘A’ Level, International Baccalaureate (IB), NUS High Students, Polytechnic Students	Oct - Mar	Nov - Mar

Please click on the following for more information on the Singapore Sustainability (SS) Scholarship and Singapore Sustainability (SS) Internship.

https://brightsparks.com.sg/profile/nea_pub_sfa/index.php

Singapore Geospatial Scholarship

NEA offers the Singapore Geospatial Scholarship in partnership with nine other public agencies (SLA, BCA, GovTech, HDB, JTC, LTA, NParks, PUB, and URA). Candidates should pursue coursework in geospatial or geospatial-related fields.

For more information on the Singapore Geospatial Scholarship, please click on the following link.

https://brightsparks.com.sg/profile/sla/geospatial.php

Hear From Our Scholars

Ng Shiyi, Trina

2016 Singapore Sustainability Scholar

Master of Science in Geophysics, Imperial College London

At the age of 19, my desire for self-sufficiency and easing my parents' financial burden motivated me to pursue a scholarship. Moreover, my interest in contributing to Singapore's sustainability made the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SSS) particularly appealing.

My academic journey commenced as an undergraduate studying Geophysics at Imperial College London. Following my studies, I joined the Center for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS) as a Research Scientist, where I focused on sea level research. This pivotal experience set the course for my career as a Climate Scientist. NEA then gave me the opportunity to pursue my doctorate on a part-time basis. I am eager to make meaningful contributions to the sea level research team at CCRS.

Michael Zhong Li Hao

2016 Singapore Sustainability Scholar

Master of Environmental Engineering and Business Management, Imperial College London

Inspired by my love for the outdoors, I hoped to play a part in protecting the environment and public health. This motivated me to apply for the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SSS). I believe that our actions today dictate the future of the Earth, and being in NEA enables me to contribute to the environmental causes.

Being a SSS Scholar allowed me to study overseas. When I joined NEA, there are job rotations, structured trainings, and professional development programmes which are great opportunities allowing me to continually grow, develop and broaden my horizons. The journey has been challenging but fulfilling, being in a service that leads the charge to contribute to my aspirations.

Pang Hao Yang

2014 Singapore Sustainability Scholar

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Imperial College London

Master of Public Health, Imperial College London

Firstly, I wanted to expand my horizons beyond Singapore, and a scholarship granted me the opportunity to pursue overseas studies. Secondly, I saw the importance of strengthening the country’s public health capabilities, and I knew that the scholarship would show me a path to contributing towards its growth.

My first two years in NEA were spent as a Vector Control team leader, where I managed a team of officers that performed enforcement checks for mosquito breeding. I’ve spent my third and fourth years in the Environmental Health Institute, where I contributed to disease surveillance efforts for more niche diseases, such as non-dengue-spreading mosquitoes and rodent-borne diseases.

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