The Workforce Development Agency (WDA) – Manufacturing Skills Training for Excellence Programme Scholarship – STEP Scholarship

Under the STEP Scholarship, NUIS provides training, upgrading and placements of workers in the manufacturing industry leading to Masters of Philosophy Degree (MPhil) awarded by Newcastle University.

Scholarships are available in the following disciplines:

  • Food & Human Nutrition
  • Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
  • Marine Engineering
  • Naval Architecture
  • Offshore Engineering
  • Mechanical and System Design
  • Electrical and Power Engineering

Award Terms:

  • Tenable for up to 2 years (part-time)
  • Trainee spends up to 80% of his time on an industry-related project at the company’s premises.    
  • Full tuition fees
  • Salary of at least S$2,200 per month including employer’s CPF contributions for up to 24 months
  • S$2,000 for MPhil-related cost

Eligibility :

  • Singaporeans only
  • Meets University’s admission and academic requirements
  • Employee/new recruit of participating company

For enquiries, please contact the Research and Development Team.