"The internship has truly transformed my idea of the Ministry. Whilst I understood that the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµwas important in handling issues relating to Singapore’s diplomacy, I learnt that the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµactually does much more. The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµhandles a myriad of tasks, ranging from providing consular services to Singaporeans in distress, to fighting for Singapore’s interests at the UN General Assembly. I was able to better understand the sacrifices made by the FSOs as well.”
Tay Wee Teck
2019 Pre-University Intern
The Pre-University Internship Programme provides interns insights into the life of a Foreign Service Officer. It is an opportunity for those who are considering taking up the Foreign Service Scholarship to better assess if Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµis the right organisation for them. During the 4-week internship, interns can look forward to the following:
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:
The duration of the internship is 4 weeks and the runs are scheduled as follows:
*Do note that the dates are subject to changes and cancellations.
Interns will receive an internship allowance of SGD 800 per month pro-rated.
Thank you for your interest in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pre-University Internship Programme. The application window for the 2024/2025 run is now closed, and applications for the next run will open in August 2025. Should you have any queries, please write to mfa_scholarship@mfa.gov.sg.