Take your education across borders. From studying at a leading overseas university to summer programmes in other countries, gain the global perspective you will bring to your career in EDB.
Take your education across borders. From studying at a leading overseas university to summer programmes in other countries, gain the global perspective you will bring to your career in EDB.
Build fluency in a foreign language through language training and overseas immersion programmes, while gaining a deeper understanding of the cultures and markets driving the global economy.
Get hands-on with real EDB projects through internships in Singapore and our international offices. Tackle meaningful challenges, work alongside EDB officers and see how your work contributes to Singapore's economic future.
Kick-start your EDB career through the Associate Programme. Rotate across divisions, learn from experienced mentors, and channel your global perspectives into real impact for Singapore.
For Mid-Term Scholarships, mid-term scholars will be offered the same terms of support as full-term scholars from the point of the award, with retrospective payment for all tuition fees and/or any compulsory fees from Year 1 of study onwards.
Select where you will study for your undergraduate and (if applicable) master's degree to see your maximum study duration and service commitment:
| Undergraduate Degree | Master’s Degree | Maximum Study Duration (Years) |
Service Commitment |
| UK/US | UK/US | 4 | 6 |
| Non-English-speaking countries* | 5 | ||
| Non-English-speaking countries* | - | 5^ | 5 |
| UK/US/Non-English-speaking countries | 6 | ||
| Singapore (For mid-term scholars from universities in Singapore) | UK/US (max 1 year) | 5 | 4 |
| Non-English-speaking countries (max 2 years) | 6 | ||
| - | UK/US/Non-English-speaking countries | 2 | 3 |
*Such as France, Germany, China, and Japan. We are open to discuss your choice of university and country of study with you.
^Including one-year of language bridging before studies, if needed.
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Koo Li
Associate (2026)
EDB Scholar (2022)
University of Cambridge, B (Economics) & Yale University, M (International & Development Economics)
The EDB Scholarship broadened my horizons while strengthening my commitment to creating good jobs for Singaporeans. Studying abroad, learning new languages, and working with leading global businesses during my internship challenged me to grow, adapt, and navigate change with confidence. Above all, I'm inspired by the mentors and friends I've met around the world and at home at EDB.
Chiang Yan Qi
Senior Manager, Healthcare
Associate (2022)
EDB Scholar (2018)
University of Cambridge, B (Economics) & MIT, M (Finance)
EDB was very supportive of my personal and professional development and encouraged my language learning endeavours. Before starting university, I studied Japanese full-time under EDB’s foreign language development programme. I also attended winter school at Waseda University in Tokyo, where I continued my language studies. Beyond language abilities, EDB encouraged me to immerse myself in the local landscape to better understand the culture and environment.
EDB places a strong focus on the growth of our officers and the opportunities are limitless. Many of us have had the chance to rotate across different divisions to experience various types of work such as account management, policy and strategy, while also building new functional competencies.
Chiang Shang Rong
Manager, Semiconductors
Associate (2022)
EDB Scholar (2018)
LSE, B(Economics) & Yale, M (International & Development Economics)
I chose the EDB Scholarship because of EDB's unique role bridging government and business, which gave me the chance to engage companies and senior leaders across multiple industries. I was also attracted to the opportunity for global exposure through overseas postings and the chance to gain insights from both public and private sectors.
I studied in both the UK and the US under the EDB Scholarship. After graduation, I joined the EDB Associate Programme which gave me a good foundation and exposure to EDB’s work, before I took up my current role in the semiconductors division, where I work with industry leaders and government agencies to cultivate a thriving semiconductor ecosystem in Singapore. Every day, I see how our work translates into real economic growth for Singapore.
At the same time, I am also given opportunities to grow professionally within a collaborative and supportive team. Whether it's developing new industry partnerships or shaping policy directions, there's always room to stretch your capabilities!
Sam Kee
Assistant Vice President, Energy & Renewables
Associate (2018)
EDB Scholar (2012)
University of Chicago, B (Mathematics) & University of Cambridge, MPhil (Technology Policy)
I had taken on the EDB Scholarship on the promise of a meaningful career and the international exposure but have been enriched by far more than that. Studying in both the States and UK broadened my horizons and allowed me to better understand different cultures and perspectives. From my early internship at the Frankfurt office — which opened my eyes to EDB's global reach — to the invaluable guidance of nurturing mentors and a secondment opportunity that broadened my public sector exposure, every experience has been transformative.
EDB is unique in its deep commitment towards developing its scholars, and I have benefited massively from it. In addition to rotations within EDB where I covered the Semiconductors sector as well as Environmental Sustainability strategy under the Green Economy Group, I also have the opportunity to be seconded to the Energy Market Authority (EMA), to further develop Singapore’s Carbon Capture and Storage capabilities, which builds on my previous Green Economy portfolio in EDB.
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