Overseas Merit Scholarship (Teaching)
The Overseas Merit Scholarship (Teaching) - OMS (T) is awarded for undergraduate studies tenable at renowned overseas universities. Highly competitive, these are awarded only to outstanding students with strong leadership abilities. Overseas Merit Scholars will be placed on the Management Associates Programme upon completion of their studies. They can look forward to a career that will include policy formulation and leadership roles in the larger civil service, including education.
The Overseas Merit Scholarship (Teaching) is administered by the Public Service Commission.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be Singapore citizens, or Singapore Permanent Residents who will eventually take up the Singapore citizenship before their departure for studies;
- have GCE ‘A’ Level, Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent, e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB);
- possess strong leadership qualities;
- have a strong passion for education;
- have a good Co-Curricular Activities record;
- offer at least 11 academic units (‘A’ Level candidates).
Course of Study
OMS (T) scholars may read any of the following teaching subjects:
- Languages: English and Mother Tongue
- Humanities: Geography, History, Literature
- Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics
- Mathematics
Places of Study
Scholars will study in some of the best universities overseas. We have scholars studying in Oxford University, Cambridge University, Imperial College, London School of Economics, Yale, Princeton and Cornell.
Value of Awards
- Tuition fees and other approved charges
- Maintenance and other allowances e.g. book, clothing and computer
- Return economy airfare
- Sponsorship for approved student exchange programme and Masters degree (if requirements are met)
Length of Bond
Scholars pursuing studies in English speaking countries are required to serve a 6 year bond while scholars pursuing studies in non-English speaking countries are required to serve a 5 year bond.
Scholarship Applications
Students who are interested in a PSC or MOE Teaching Scholarship should submit their applications online via the PSC Gateway from 1st September to 10 days after the release of the ‘A’ Level results. Students would only need to indicate the type of Service they wish to apply for (e.g. Teaching, Legal Service, Foreign Service, etc.) in the online application.