SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE (OVERSEAS) SCHOLARSHIP

The SPF Overseas Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship awarded by the Public Service Commission. It is awarded to 'A' level holders who have shown outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities, and are keen to serve in the Singapore Police Force.

Eligibility
•	Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents with the intention of taking up citizenship
•	Strong leadership qualities and interest in a career in the SPF
•	Good co-curricular activities (CCA) record
•	GCE ‘A’ levels (with minimum 11 academic units), International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent Candidates offering GCE 'A' Levels • For Science Stream - Attempted 4 GCE 'A' level subjects & 2 'S' papers • For Arts Stream - Attempted 3 GCE 'A' level subjects & 1 GCE 'AO' level subject & 1 'S' paper or 3 GCE 'A' level subjects & 2 'S' papers Candidates who do not meet academic criteria would be considered for scholarships if they have outstanding leadership qualities and CCA records
•	Candidates should excel in Officer Cadet School (OCS)

Value of Awards
•	Tuition fees and other approved charges
•	Maintenance and other allowances e.g. book, clothing, computer
•	Return economy class airfare to attend annual vacation attachment programme
•	Sponsorship for exchange programmes and Masters degree (if requirements are met)
•	Monthly salary for the duration of their studies

Countries and Courses of Study
Most countries and disciplines (except medicine, dentistry and architecture)

*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the SPF


Condition of Award
Scholars would be bonded for 6 years (English speaking countries) or 5 years (non English speaking countries) starting from the day they assume duty after completing their course of study.

Career Development
Senior Police Officers would be rotated for the Initial, Command and Staff postings in the first 6 years of their career.

Scholars could be placed on the PSC's Management Associates Programme where they could be posted outside the Police Force for exposure.

The Scholarship is awarded to promising students to pursue undergraduate studies in overseas universities. Upon graduation, they will pursue a career as Senior Officers in the uniformed services - Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore Prison Service or Central Narcotics Bureau.

Eligibility
•	Singapore citizens or Permanent Resident with the intention of taking up citizenship
•	Good performance in National Service
•	Good CCA record
•	GCE 'A' level* (attempted at least 11 academic units), Polytechnic Diploma with Merit or equivalent e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidates offering GCE 'A' Level • For Science Stream - Attempted 4 GCE 'A' level subjects & 1 'S' paper • For Arts Stream - Attempted 3 GCE 'A' level subjects & 1 GCE 'AO' level subject & 1 'S' paper

Value of Awards
•	Tuition fees and other approved charges
•	Monthly overseas maintenance allowance
•	Annual return economy class air fare for annual vacation attachment programme
•	Annual book allowance
•	Clothing allowance
•	Settling-in allowance
•	Computer allowance

Countries and Courses of Study
Most countries and disciplines (except medicine, dentistry and architecture)

*Applicants intending to pursue a degree in Law will not be called to the Bar while serving in the Home Team

Condition of Award
Scholars would be bonded for 6 years (English speaking countries) or 5 years (non English speaking countries) starting from the day they assume duty.