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Last Updated:  05 Dec 2025

Service Obligation Scheme

The Service Obligation Scheme helps international students in Singapore with the costs of selected postgraduate research courses in certain autonomous universities.

Overview

Eligible international students in Singapore can receive Service Obligation grant for selected postgraduate research courses in Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University.

Application process

Learn more about finding your sureties, submitting the online application, and signing the Service Obligation Agreement.

Bond matters

Service Obligation recipients must serve a 3-year bond with a Singapore entity after graduation.

Liquidated damages

You need to pay for the liquidated damages if there are changes to your course status or if you decide to buy out your bond.

System login

Access the TG&S portal to apply for Service Obligation grant, update employment status, and apply for bond deferment.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to specific questions, including TG&S portal account matters.