The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore has announced its Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) and Postgraduate Awards (PGA) for 2025. Applications will open on 2 January 2025 and close on 22 January 2025. These scholarships provide opportunities for education professionals to pursue postgraduate studies in 2026.
Benefits of this PGS Scholarship
1# Full Sponsorship:
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- Tuition fees for approved local or overseas Master’s or PhD programs.
- Maintenance allowance for overseas studies.
- Return airfare (economy) for scholars and spouses (overseas studies only).
2# Financial Support:
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- Full salary during the sponsorship period for PGS recipients.
- Half salary for PGA recipients.
- Book allowances (local studies only).
3# Career Growth:
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- Opportunity to specialize in subject-specific areas, curriculum development, or educational leadership.
- Strengthened qualifications for leadership or specialist roles in Singapore’s education system.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the PGS or PGA, applicants must:
- Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PRs must obtain citizenship before starting studies).
- Hold an undergraduate degree.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in the education field by 31 December 2025.
- Demonstrate good conduct and potential for higher responsibilities.
- Have earned at least one ‘B’ performance grade in the last three years.
- Fulfill any minimum service requirements for previous professional development programs attended.
Program Details
The MOE Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) and Awards (PGA) offer a range of options for education professionals to advance their careers through higher education. Applicants can pursue a Master’s degree locally or overseas, either full-time or part-time (subject to approval). Additionally, Senior Specialists can apply for PhD programs, while Master Teachers have the option to undertake a Doctorate in Education (EdD). The bond duration varies depending on the program, with Master’s recipients committing to 2–3 years and PhD/EdD recipients to 6 years.
The programs cover diverse study areas, including subject-specific fields, curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and other education-related specializations.
Applications must be submitted online via the HR and Payroll (HRP) Portal (https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/others/ga_01_25_pgs_pga_for_studies_in_2026.pdf) by 22 January 2025