A unique scholarship that offers outstanding ‘A’ level, IB & polytechnic students the opportunity to embrace an exciting infocomm career.
Objectives of NIS:
- Attract top talent into the infocomm sector;
- Nurture scholars to lead & drive Singapore’s infocomm industry; and
- Make infocomm a top career choice among top students
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Why is there a need for a National Infocomm Scholarship programme?
Even as we hone the skills of current infocomm manpower, we need a constant inflow of bright, young people to build the future of the industry.
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How is the National Infocomm Scholarship different from the other local scholarships already available in the market?
Some of the distinctive features of the National Infocomm Scholarship are the opportunity for the scholars to be nurtured by leading MNCs, local companies or IDA during their course of study through mentorship, as well as the opportunity for the scholars to be attached to these sponsoring organisations' local/overseas offices and/or laboratories for 6 months during their semestral / summer break or upon graduation.
In addition, the scholars need to serve a 5 years bond (Overseas scholarship) or 4 years bond (Flagship Infocomm Master's scholarship) or 3 years bond (Local scholarship) or 1 year bond (Partial scholarship) with the sponsoring organisation instead of the normal 4 or 6 years bond imposed by the other scholarships.
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What will the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the scholar’s tuition fees, compulsory university related fees, hostel fees, annual allowance, airfare, attachment allowances, etc.
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Who is eligible for the National Infocomm Scholarship?
- The full scholarship will be offered to outstanding 'A' or Poly students who wish to study at top overseas or local universities.
- Outstanding final year undergraduates pursuing an infocomm-related degree in any of the local universities are also eligible for the partial scholarship.
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Is the National Infocomm Scholarship available to foreigners?
Foreigners who are awarded the NIS scholarship are required become a Singapore PR after graduation and upon securing a job with their sponsor company.
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What are the degree courses supported under NIS?
- Business and IT (eg. Business Information Technology, Computational Finance,
Computational Biology, etc)
- Computer Engineering
- Computing
- Computer Science
- Electronic Commerce
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Economics (applicable for candidates who intend to be placed with IDA only)
- Financial IT/Informatics
- Information Security
- Information Systems
- <Law (applicable for candidates who intend to be placed with IDA only).
- <Other infocomm-related courses
Who are the sponsoring organisations?
For the list of sponsoring organisations please visit www.infocommtalent.sg/nis
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What are the selection criteria?
NIS considers various factors in determining an applicant's suitability. Academic excellence, good CCA track record, passion and interest in a career with the infocomm sector are some of the attributes we are looking for.
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What are the selection processes and schedule?
Candidates are required to go through a series of interviews. Shortlisted candidates will go through interviews jointly conducted by IDA & the Sponsoring organisations from April till June every year.
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Would I be given disruption from NS to pursue my studies under the National Infocomm Scholarship?
There is no special disruption from NS for NIS scholars.
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Can I switch course in the midst of my undergraduate studies?
Generally such cases are not encouraged. Switching of courses to an unrelated discipline of study will not be allowed. Requests to switch to a related infocomm course will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Can scholarship holders go on to pursue a Masters degree?
IDA may consider providing additional sponsorship for outstanding scholars to pursue Masters studies if scholars fulfilled the required terms and conditions. IDA will evaluate each request on a case by case basis. The award of the additional sponsorship for Masters studies will be at the full discretion of IDA and the respective sponsoring companies. Additional bond period applies.
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How many National Infocomm Scholarships are being offered annually?
We do not have a quota on the number of scholarships awarded. So far we have awarded 208 scholarships. In 2010, 27 scholarships were awarded and given the vibrancy of the Infocomm sector and the demand of infocomm talents, we hope to award even more this year.
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Am I required to serve any bond?
Yes. You will be required to serve a:
- 5 year bond with sponsoring organisation or as an infocomm professional for Overseas scholarship.
- 4 year bond with sponsoring organisation or as an infocomm professional for Flagship Infocomm Master's scholarship.
- 3 year bond with sponsoring organisation or as an infocomm professional for Local scholarship.
- 1 year bond with sponsoring organisation or as an infocomm professional for Partial scholarship.
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What if I break the bond?
IDA will look into the circumstances of each scholar on a case-to-case basis and where appropriate, liquidated damages will apply accordingly.
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Which countries will I be attached to for overseas work attachment?
Countries of attachment vary according to sponsoring companies. It also depends on the opportunities available at the point of request.
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Can I choose the company which I want to be mentored by and attached to?
You will be required to indicate the organisations of your preference in your application form submitted. Efforts will be made to allocate you to your preferred organisation if you are selected. However, you may ultimately be placed with an organisation that is not within your choices.
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What are my career prospects as a National Infocomm Scholar?
As a National Infocomm Scholar, you have the opportunity to work for a leading MNC, local company or government agencies like IDA and CSIT. The jobs offered would depend on the sponsoring organisation's assessment of your performance during your studies and the work attachment as well as your preference & the market needs at the time of your graduation.
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Will I know the jobs that would be offered to me?
The jobs offered would depend on the sponsor company’s assessment of your performance during your studies and the work attachment as well as your preference & the market needs at the time of your graduation.
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How do I apply and when is the closing date?
Applications will open in July and will close on 15 March every year. For enquiries, please call 6211 0620 or email ida_nis@ida.gov.sg.
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