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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.

Last updated 7 July 2025

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What it covers
Eligibility criteria
Is there a bond?

Upon graduation, you will be well-equipped to build an accomplished career as a Military Expert.

What it covers

  • Full sponsorship of tuition fees and other approved charges

  • Monthly allowance of up to $1,300

  • Study bonus of $1,200 for each successfully completed semester without any failed module

Eligibility criteria

  • Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship

  • Qualify for a place or currently studying relevant course of study in a local polytechnic

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above

  • Have not repeated any semester

Is there a bond?

You will have to fulfil a 4-year bond after you graduate.