Education Merit Scholarship (Teaching)
The Education Merit Scholarship (EMS) is offered to outstanding candidates with a strong passion in Education, for studies at the best universities. EMS scholars will be given opportunities to hold top professional positions in the Education Service depending on their performance.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be Singapore citizens, or Singapore Permanent Residents who will eventually take up the Singapore citizenship before their departure for studies;
- have GCE ‘A’ Level, Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent, e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB);
- possess strong leadership qualities;
- have a strong passion for education;
- have a good Co-Curricular Activities record;
- offer at least 11 academic units (‘A’ Level candidates).
Course of Study
Education Merit Scholars are allowed to read the following teaching subjects (i.e. subjects in the curriculum of a secondary school / junior college). The preferred subjects are:
- Languages: English and Mother Tongue
- Humanities: Geography, History, Literature
- Arts: Fine Art, Music
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics
- Social Sciences: Psychology, Economics
- Mathematics
Places of Study
Scholars will pursue their undergraduate studies in a reputable university.
Value of Awards
- Tuition fees and other approved charges
- Maintenance and other allowances e.g. book, clothing and computer
- Return economy airfare
- Sponsorship for approved student exchange programme and Masters degree (if requirements are met)
Length of Bond
Scholars who pursue their studies in English speaking countries are required to serve a 6 year bond while scholars pursuing studies in non-English speaking countries are required to serve a 5 year bond.
Scholarship Applications
Students who are interested in a PSC or MOE Teaching Scholarship should submit their applications online via the PSC Gateway from 1st September to 10 days after the release of the ‘A’ Level results. Students would only need to indicate the type of Service they wish to apply for (e.g. Teaching, Legal Service, Foreign Service, etc.) in the online application.