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Last updated 2 June 2026
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 for Secondary 1, Secondary 3 and Pre-University [Junior College (JC), Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE)] Year 1 intakes. All students from the relevant cohorts who are Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents are eligible to apply. Please refer to the following table for the application periods for the respective intakes.
Intake | Eligible Students | Application Period | Selection Test Period | Programme Starts |
2026 Secondary 1 Intake (Closed) | Secondary 1 students in 2026 | 1 Nov 2025 to 15 Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | 2 Jun 2026 |
2026 JC Year 1 Intake (Closed) | JC Year 1 or IP Year 5 students in 2026 | 1 Nov 2025 to 1 Mar 2026 | Mid Jan - Early Mar 2026 | 17 Mar 2026 |
2026 Polytechnic/ ITE Year 1 Intake (Closed) | Polytechnic/ ITE Year 1 students in 2026 | 1 Nov 2025 to 17 May 2026 | Late Apr - Late May 2026 | 16 Jun 2026 |
2027 Secondary 3 Intake | Secondary 2 students in 2026 | 1 Nov 2025 to 18 Oct 2026 | Mid Oct - End Oct 2026 | 23 Jan 2027 |
For any queries, please email us at sentinel@defence.gov.sg or click here.
Application for 2026 Intake
The Sentinel Programme 2026 application is now closed.
Application for 2027 Secondary 3 Intake
Open to 2026 Secondary 2 students who are Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents, till 18 Oct 2026.