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Scholarships and Sponsorships

Explore a range of MINDEF/SAF scholarships that nurture leadership, academic excellence, and a fulfilling military career through local and overseas study opportunities.

Last updated 8 July 2025

SAF Scholarship (SAFS)

The SAF Scholarship (SAFS) is a prestigious scholarship for those who seek personal and professional growth, as well as grooming for the highest levels of command and management.

SAF Merit Scholarship (SMS)

The SAF Merit Scholarship (SMS) gives you the opportunity to pursue your studies at top universities around the world.

SAF Engineering Scholarship (SES)

The SAF Engineering Scholarship (SES) is for aspiring military engineers who seek to serve the nation with their deep specialisation in engineering.

SAF Academic Scholarship (SAS)

The SAF Academic Scholarship (Open/Local) grants the candidates a full sponsorship of their academic studies at overseas/local universities.

SAF Engineering Academic Scholarship (SEAS)

The SAF Engineering Academic Scholarship (Open/Local) grants aspiring military engineers a full sponsorship of their academic studies at overseas/local universities.

SAF Academic Award (SAA) / SAF Engineering Award (SEA)

The SAF Academic Award (SAA) / SAF Engineering Award (SEA) offers a full sponsorship for you to pursue your studies at a local university.

SAF Polytechnic Sponsorship (MDES)

The SAF Polytechnic Sponsorship (MDES) covers the cost of your polytechnic education and offers a monthly allowance so that you can focus on building your foundational skills as a diploma student.

SAF ITE Sponsorship (MDES)

The SAF ITE Sponsorship (MDES) covers the cost of your ITE education and offers a monthly allowance so that you can focus on building your foundational skills as an ITE student.