Pursue infocomm-related diploma and degree courses with us today!
The Integrated Infocomm Scholarship ("IIS") enables outstanding 'O' level achievers to pursue infocomm-related diploma and degree courses from polytechnic through to university. From pursuing academic excellence to gaining relevant exposure through industry work attachments with leading corporations, your exciting learning experiences will leave you charged up and ready for the infocomm world.
Who Can Apply?
'O' level holders interested in enrolling for the infocomm-related courses listed below.
| Polytechnic |
School
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Course
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Singapore Polytechnic
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School of Digital Media and Infocomm Technology |
Information Technology
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| Infocomm Security Management |
| Business Information Technology |
| Music & Audio Technology |
| Infocomm Security Management |
| Interactive Media |
| SP Design School |
Games Design & Development |
| SP Business School |
| Financial Informatics |
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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School of Business and Accountancy |
Business Information Technology
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| School of Engineering |
Network Systems & Security |
| School of Infocomm Technology |
| Information Technology |
| Multimedia & Animation |
| Financial Informatics |
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Temasek Polytechnic
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School of Business |
Business Information Technology |
| School of Engineering |
3D Interactive Media Technology |
| School of Informatics & IT |
Cyber & Digital Security |
| Information Technology |
| Mobile and Network Services |
| Financial Business Informatics |
| Game & Entertainment Technology |
| Digital Forensics |
| Business Intelligence and Analytics |
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Nanyang Polytechnic
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School of Interactive Digital Media |
Digital Entertainment Technology (Games) |
| Digital Visual Effects |
| School of Information Technology |
Business Intelligence and Analytics |
| Engineering Informatics |
| Information Technology |
| Business Informatics |
| Information Security |
| Financial Informatics |
| Business Enterprise IT |
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Republic Polytechnic
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School of Infocomm |
Information Technology |
| IT Service Management |
| Interactive & Digital Media
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| Business Applications
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| Business Information Systems
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| Mobile Software Development
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For 'A' level, IB, IP, diploma holders and local undergraduates interested in studying infocomm-related degree courses, please click here for the National Infocomm Scholarship.
Benefits
The scope of the IIS programme covers two main areas – infocomm studies at the polytechnic and university level.
(I) Polytechnic Level
Full polytechnic tuition fees at a local polytechnic for infocomm-related courses
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1 overseas and / or multiple local attachment(s) of up to 6 months infocomm-related jobs during your course of study, covering the following:
- Monthly attachment allowance
- Settling-in allowance (Overseas attachment only)
- Warm clothing allowance (Overseas attachment only)
- Economy-class return airfare (Overseas attachment only)
- Insurance & medical checkup (as required)
- Computer and annual allowances
(II) Advance to University
IIS scholars will have three possible options to pursue infocomm-related degree courses at university level.
Option 1 - Continue under IIS
- Full university tuition fees at a local university at National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) for infocomm-related degree courses
- Local internship opportunities in an infocomm-related job of up to 6 months during course of study, including monthly attachment allowances
- Funding to attend developmental courses
- Computer and annual allowances
Option 2 – Apply for National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS)
- Alternatively, IIS scholars can also apply for the NIS programme for sponsorship of their university studies. If IIS scholars are successfully selected for NIS, the terms and conditions of NIS will apply accordingly.
Click here to find out more about the National Infocomm Scholarship.
Option 3 – Self-Sponsored University Studies
- IIS recipients can also choose to read an infocomm-related degree at any university of their choice at their own expense.
Service Commitment
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Read an infocomm-related course at any of one of the five polytechnics in Singapore
- Read & graduate with an infocomm-related degree at university level thereafter
- Serve a 3-year bond in any infocomm-related job in any organisation, as approved by IDA.
The following table summarises:
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Poly Studies
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Local Uni Studies
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Type of Course
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Read an infocomm-related course under IIS at any of the five local polytechnics |
Read an infocomm-related degree course at any of the local universities (listed above). |
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Performance Criteria
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Obtain good results in order to matriculate, read & graduate with an infocomm-related degree at university level |
Graduate with at least a 2nd upper honours |
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Bond
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In lieu of a bond, scholars must go on to read & graduate with an infocomm-related degree at university level |
Serve a 3-year bond in any infocomm-related job in any organisation, as approved by IDA |
Application Period
Application closes on 1st March annually.
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