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Last updated 17 October 2025

Applications

If you have interest in IT/ Maths/ Science and have an aptitude for logical reasoning and problem solving, you have what it takes to be a Sentinel.

Application Periods

Applications are open annually to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are Secondary 1 students and Year 1 students in Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE. Please refer to the following table for the respective application periods for the various cohorts.


Intake

Eligible Students

Application Period

Programme Starts

2026 Secondary 1 Intake

Secondary 1 students in 2026

2 Jan to 15 Mar 2026

2 Jun 2026

2026 Junior College Year (JC) 1 Intake

Junior College Year 1 students in 2026

27 Oct 2025 to 1 Mar 2026

17 Mar 2026

2026 Polytechnic/ Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Year 1 Intake

Polytechnic/ ITE Year 1 students in 2026

2 Jan to 17 May 2026

16 Jun 2026

For any queries, please email us at sentinel@defence.gov.sg or click here.

Please click here to apply for the 2026 Intake.