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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the Public Service Commission. It is awarded to candidates who have shown outstanding leadership qualities, possess impeccable integrity and have a strong interest in policing work to safeguard our nation.
Tuition fees and other approved charges
Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance
(including accommodation)
Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling in, warm clothing, computer
Return economy class airfare
(if studying overseas)
NS disruption
Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes
(if requirements are met)
Full salary for the duration of your studies (including bonuses)
You will need to:
All MHA scholarships are open to male and female applicants.
For female applicants: You will have to submit your application earlier to have enough time to prepare for enlistment into Basic Military Training (BMT) in the Singapore Armed Forces.
In the first 6 years of your career, you will be rotated through regular postings to acquire investigation acumen, policy conceptualisation skills as well as command and leadership abilities.
If you meet the criteria, you will be placed on the Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP | Public Service Leadership Programme) where you will acquire specialist knowledge and capabilities to take on key leadership positions in the Home Team departments.
Find out more about a career with the Singapore Police Force.
You will need to fulfil a bond of:
The bond period starts on the day you assume official duty after completing your studies.
Find out the steps in the Home Team scholarship application process, what to expect at each
stage and how to prepare so you can do your best.
One of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the Public Service Commission. Be groomed to take the lead as a Guardian of law and order in the SPF.
Pursue a world-class education in science and technology, and use your expertise at HTX to empower Singapore’s frontline so as to secure Singapore’s future as the safest place on planet earth.
Specialist civilian careers in the tracks of commercial affairs, intelligence, internal affairs or psychology, in the Home Team. Mid-term scholarship available.
Generalist civilian careers in the Home Team. Mid-term scholarship available.
Specialist civilian career in the Science & Technology track with HTX. Mid-term scholarship available.
Pursue an education at a prestigious local or overseas university. Be groomed to take on key positions in the Home Team Uniformed Services.
For general enquiries on Home Team scholarships, you can email us at mha_htsc@mha.gov.sg
For enquiries on careers, please visit the respective Home Team department’s career website.
Ministry of Home Affairs