The Local Merit Scholarship (LMS) supports highly qualified and promising individuals with an undergraduate education at a local university before starting their careers in one of the Home Team departments.
With a LMS, you will be given opportunities to take on leadership positions in the Home Team.
| Career track | Offered by |
|---|---|
| Uniformed | Ministry of Home Affairs, Central Narcotics Bureau, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Prison Service |
| Country of study | Course of study |
| Local universities | Most disciplines (except medicine, dentistry and architecture) If you pursue a Law degree, you will not be called to the Bar while serving in the Home Team. |
| Application period | |
| September - March of the following year | |
Note: If you are currently an undergraduate, this scholarship is available as a mid-term scholarship.
Tuition fees and other approved charges
Monthly local maintenance allowance (including accommodation)
Pre-studies allowance e.g. computer
Hostel allowance
Sponsorship of Master’s and exchange programmes (if requirements are met)
You will need to:
All MHA scholarships are open to male and female applicants.
You will be exposed to various areas of work through regular postings to acquire staff and command competencies.
If you meet the criteria, you will be placed on the Public Service Leadership Programme (PSLP) where you will acquire specialist knowledge and capabilities to take on key leadership positions in the Home Team departments.
You will need to fulfil a 4-year bond, starting from the day you assume official duty after completing your studies.
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For general enquiries on Home Team scholarships, you can email us at mha_htsc@mha.gov.sg
For enquiries on careers, please visit the respective Home Team department's career website.