Careers

• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

• Good academic results

• Outstanding co-curricular activities records with strong leadership qualities

• Open to students from all disciplines except Medicine and Dentistry

• Currently not under any scholarship

• Applicants who have interned with SSG/WSG are preferred 

Full-Term Scholarship

• GCE ‘A’ level or local graduands (or equivalent including International Baccalaureate and NUS High School Diploma) who have yet to commence university studies

Mid-Term Scholarship

• Undergraduates currently studying in a local/overseas university

• Tuition, examination and other compulsory fees for the full period of study (Tuition and other compulsory fees incurred before the award will be back paid, where applicable)

• Annual maintenance allowance 

• Pre-studies allowance (applicable for Full-Term Scholarship) 

• Sponsorship for Overseas Exchange/Summer Studies Programme 

• Additional allowances may apply for overseas undergraduate scholarship 

For every year of undergraduate scholarship 

• Local: 4 years 

• Overseas: 5 - 6 years 

Our SSG-WSG scholars will get to:

• Experience working in 2 agencies 

• Broaden your perspectives through learning and growth opportunities 

• Experience different types of work (policy, operations, engagement, etc.) 

• Contribute and value-add to key national imperatives 

Career Pathway of an SSG-WSG Scholar

Two Internship Opportunities 

• Get a preview of the work, culture and environment in SSG and WSG, before you start your employment with us 

Two Job Stints 

• Experience work in both agencies upon graduation and in policy and non-policy work, giving you the opportunity to learn different skills while discovering more about your interests and strengths 

• Contribute and add value to 2 related yet unique causes 

• Your bond will commence upon joining SSG or WSG 

Two Employers to Choose From 

• Select your preferred agency (SSG or WSG) to continue your career journey upon bond completion 

• Stay connected in both agencies, which can help broaden your perspectives, expand learning opportunities and build wider professional networks 

Meaningful careers and developmental opportunities 

• Continue to receive ample support based on your individual development plan. 

• Access opportunities such as postings and secondments, cross-agency and divisional projects, etc. 

Valli Letchumanan, 2020 Scholarship Recipient 

I applied for the scholarship as SSG’s and WSG’s visions and missions resonated with me. A strong and positive organisational culture that supports employees, which in turn will benefit the organisation, is very important to me. SSG and WSG are doing meaningful work in ensuring individuals have meaningful careers with opportunities for upskilling alongside supportive employers. I felt that such work is important in ensuring Singapore’s relevance in a fast-changing global economy, and I wanted to be part of it. 

Angelique Chia, 2019 Scholarship Recipient 

I applied for the SSG-WSG Joint Undergraduate Scholarship as I felt that lifelong learning is something I have always held close to my heart. Being able to help people from a government agency perspective also sounded appealing to me. Furthermore, the fact that it was an SSG-WSG Joint Scholarship meant that I would be exposed to different areas of work within SSG and WSG upon graduation, providing me with ample exposure to both agencies.