CSA-National Cybersecurity R&D Lab Scholarship (NCLS)

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) is dedicated to protecting the nation’s cyberspace, enhancing cybersecurity awareness, and building national resilience against cyber threats.

As Singapore harnesses technology to improve lives and livelihoods for all, it is imperative that our plans are built on a strong foundation of cybersecurity, without which we would be exposing ourselves to the multitude of threats that lurk in cyberspace.

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) was formed in 2015 and has been given the task of protecting Singapore’s cyberspace. It is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and is managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).

CSA-National Cybersecurity R&D Lab Scholarship (NCLS)

a Master's Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

Not Available

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NUS

Term

Full Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

The CSA-National Cybersecurity R&D Lab Scholarship (NCLS) aims to drive and support the development of professionals in Singapore’s cybersecurity sector and support the National Cybersecurity R&D Lab (NCL) initiative. This scholarship (funded by the Cyber Security Agency of SIngapore (CSA)) will be awarded to qualified students who are enrolled in NUS’s Master’s programmes focusing on cybersecurity.

APPLICATION PROCESS (For Master by Coursework)

Application is by invitation. Eligible students will receive email invitation after they accepted offer from the respective Master of Computing programme.

APPLICATION PROCESS (For Master by Research)

Applicants who have accepted offer from the respective Master programme indicate their interest by contacting us via email.

Course of Study

Computing, Cyber Security

Bond Period

1 year

Value of Awards

Tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Fee Grant) of NUS Master of Computing or related course programme.
Full-time students are eligible for monthly stipends capped at 18 months. The monthly stipend amount is $3500 for Singapore Citizens and $2700 for Singapore Permanent Residents.
A project grant of $5,000 to the academic supervisors of the students’ cybersecurity projects or dissertations.

Requirement/Conditions

This scholarship is open to students who are admitted into NUS Masters programme with emphasis on cybersecurity (full-time or part-time)

Students who are awarded the scholarship must:

Maintain their Cumulative Average Point (CAP) at average 4.0 and have good academic standing
Post-graduation, be employed at NCL for a period of at least 1 year, or embark on their PhD studies in a Singapore University, or be employed in Singapore’s cybersecurity industry for at least 1 year