Captain Ooi Li Wen, a former UAV pilot and SAF scholar, offers sound advice to aspiring scholars who wish to embark on a military career.
MINDEF Scholarship Centre (MSC)
Soaring Towards a Higher Purpose
SAF Engineering Scholar Ho Yan Jin leads and develops a team while serving with purpose—defending Singapore’s airspace.
93 Award Recipients, One Defence Community
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen emphasised that the people of Singapore’s defence community play the most vital role in securing and safeguarding Singapore’s sovereignty.
90 Award Recipients, One Defence Community
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to nine recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to eight recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 16 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to six recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 10 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to five recipients, and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Scholarship to 36 recipients at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Istana this evening.
Exploring Future Possibilities
Defence Merit Scholar Keloth Sonia sets out to give her best contribution to the nation’s defence & security through policy formulation & other responsibilities.
Creating a Better Tomorrow
Lieutenant Colonel and SAF Scholar Katrina Pang finds joy and purpose in creating meaningful experiences for her colleagues and those under her wing.
Guardian of The Seas
Lieutenant Colonel and SAF Scholar David Kan found his calling in the Navy, leading his crew on the ship to help safeguard Singapore’s security.
Shaper of Defence Policies
Follow Defence Merit Scholar Melody’s journey as she shares her desire to give back to society, hence her career decision to join MINDEF.
Navigator of the Nautical Seascape
Joining the Republic of Singapore Navy offers ME5 Lloyd Chua the opportunity to pursue his passion for science and engineering in a unique environment.
Empowering Leaders of Tomorrow
Colonel Mikail Kalimuddin shares his leadership journey and appointments with the Singapore Armed Forces since receiving the SAF Scholarship.
Fact Sheet: The Defence Scholarships and Profiles of Scholarship Recipients
Introduced in 1971, The SAF Scholarship, formerly known as SAF Overseas Scholarship (SAFOS), is a prestigious scholarship second only to the President’s Scholarship. There are 347 recipients of The SAF Scholarship to date.
95 Award Recipients, One Defence Community
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the virtual Defence Scholarship Awards Ceremony this evening. The awards ceremony saw the presentation of 95 scholarships this year – The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Scholarship to 7 recipients, Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship (Engineering) – Defence and Security to 5 recipients, SAF Merit Scholarship to 17 recipients, SAF Engineering Scholarship to 5 recipients, Defence Merit Scholarship to 18 recipients, SAF Medicine Scholarship to 7 recipients, and Defence Science and Technology (DSTA) Scholarship to 36 recipients.