HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) Scholarship
Offered by HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency)
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Are you passionate about science and technology? Are you driven by the desire to create, innovate and harness cutting edge technology to enhance Home Team agencies’ operations which includes solving crimes, saving lives and protecting public spaces?
If you answered yes to both, the HTX scholarship is an opportunity for you to carve out a career in science and tech, while making meaningful contributions to the Home Team and the people around you!
Home to scientists, engineers and boundless innovation, HTX develops and delivers cutting edge technologies to empower the Home Team. Our technologies are used to save lives, secure our borders, safeguard our data and systems and enhance public safety and security.
HTX believes in grooming its future leaders today. If you would like to take an active role in shaping Home Team and its operations, we invite you to join us as a scholar to explore the multitude of opportunities awaiting you in fields such as Science, Engineering and Digital.
Applications are open from 1 September 2025 to 15 March 2026.
Scholarship Details
Career track
Specialist – Science & Technology
Offered by
HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency)
Country of study
Local or overseas universities
Course of study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines
Bond period
4 years for local studies; 5 years for studies in non-English speaking countries; 6 years for studies in English speaking countries. The bond period starts on the day Scholarship recipients assume official duty after completing their studies.
Award Value and Benefits
Tuition fees and other approved charges
Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
Pre-studies allowance e.g. settling in, warm clothing, computer
Return economy class airfare*
*for selected scholarship tiers
Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
Vacation Attachment Programme
Eligibility
Singapore Citizen or SPR who is intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
Have strong leadership qualities and potential
Possess strong interest in Science and Technology sector and safeguarding the safety and security of Singapore
Have good academic and Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) records
Have a GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Polytechnic, NUS High School, or other high school diploma/certificate
Current Undergraduate students (not in final year of studies) may also apply. Refer below for more details on a mid-term scholarship.
Your Leadership Journey
As part of the HTX team, you will work closely with the Home Team Departments to develop and deliver S&T capabilities to safeguard national security.
As you grow alongside HTX, you will be exposed to professional development opportunities such as varied postings and attachments, professional training and overseas study trips which will enrich your technical expertise. You will also help to drive organisation-wide initiatives and be involved in multi-disciplinary project teams which would expose you to a broad range of issues and stakeholders, which allow you to further hone your general leadership and management skills.
How to Apply
Find out the steps in the Home Team scholarship application process, what to expect at each stage and how to prepare so you can do your best.
Mid-Term Scholarships
If you are a current undergraduate with excellent results and interested in MHA's mission, you may consider applying for a mid-term scholarship.
Tuition and compulsory fees you incurred before the award will be backpaid
Award Value and Benefits
Return economy class airfare*
Monthly overseas or local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
Full salary for the duration of your studies (includin bonuses)*
Sponsorship of Master's and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
*for selected scholarship tiers
Eligibility
To be eligible for a mid-term scholarship, you need to:
Be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies
Be on track for graduation with at least 2nd Upper Honours or equivalent
Have completed at least 1 semester and not be in the final year of undergraduate study
