DSTA Merit Scholarship
DSTA scholarship for Singapore citizens in engineering, computing or science at a local university, with a bond of one year per year sponsored.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Singapore
Funding
Sponsorship of local undergraduate studies plus an annual allowance and an overseas exchange. Bond of one year per year of sponsorship.
Eligible applicants
For Singapore citizens
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Overview
DSTA Merit Scholarship is offered by Defence Science and Technology Agency (Singapore) for Undergraduate study in Singapore. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Local undergraduate studies sponsored
Included
Annual allowance
Included
Overseas exchange programme
Included
Bond: one year per year of sponsorship
Included
Sponsorship of local undergraduate studies plus an annual allowance and an overseas exchange. Bond of one year per year of sponsorship. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Singapore citizens only.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Singapore.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Engineering · Computing · Information and digital technologies · Mathematics · Science
- Countries
- Singapore
Official eligibility summary
DSTA scholarship for Singapore citizens in engineering, computing or science at a local university, with a bond of one year per year sponsored.
Applicant profile
- For Singapore citizens
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Singapore
Current-cycle criteria
- DSTA scholarship for Singapore citizens in engineering, computing or science at a local university, with a bond of one year per year sponsored.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the DSTA scholarship page on BrightSparks by December 31, 2026.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications are open until December 31, 2026.
The listed deadline is December 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Defence Science and Technology Agency (Singapore)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 31, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.