Singapore Geospatial Scholarship

[What the role is]

Singapore Geospatial Scholarship

[What you will be working on]

As a Geospatial scholar, you will plan and drive the implementation of the Singapore Geospatial Masterplan and its key initiatives to serve citizens, the industry and the Government. You can expect to manage projects, perform geospatial analytics and consultancy works for our public agencies. You will get an opportunity to formulate and implement strategies to develop, promote and proliferate geospatial information science & technology to improve policy-making and delivery of government services. Apply for the Singapore Geospatial Scholarship!

[What we are looking for]

Disciplines of Study

• Geography
• Geographic Information Science
• Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
• Geospatial
• Geospatial Intelligence
• Environmental Science / Studies
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Geomatics Engineering
• Engineering that offers a concentration of, or a major / minor in geospatial-related field of study

Requirements

• Singapore citizen or Permanent Residents intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
• Active participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) & Outstanding academic results
• Possess Strong Leadership qualities
• Interest to pursue a career in the Geospatial & Data Industry

Scholarship Types

• Full-Term Local & Overseas Scholarship
• Mid-Term Local & Overseas Scholarship

Bond

• 4 years (local study)
• 6 years (overseas study)

Award Coverage:

• Tuition & compulsory university fees
• Maintenance Allowance
• Overseas Student Exchange programme
• Return Airfare (where applicable)

While Studying, You Will Receive

• An assigned mentor
• Internship opportunities with SLA
• Involvement in SLA activities (e.g. D&D)
• Updates on SLA happenings & events

While in Service, You Will:

• Build a specialist geospatial career in a growing and thriving industry
• Plug into the latest geospatial technological arena
• Attend the latest geospatial seminars and programmes
• Serve as evangelists to promote the growth and development of the geospatial and geospatial-related technologies in the public sector and geospatial industry
• Have opportunities to learn from the expertise of 9 public agencies (SLA, BCA, PUB, HDB, LTA, NEA, JTC, Nparks & URA)

Application Journey:

Interested applicants should submit their applications during the annual application period from December to March. Applications undergo a holistic review covering academic achievements, co-curricular involvement, and overall suitability. Shortlisted candidates are subsequently invited to a series of assessments and interviews to evaluate their aptitude, motivation, and alignment with SLA’s mission.

Applications open from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.