"The internship has truly transformed my idea of the Ministry. Whilst I understood that the MFA was important in handling issues relating to Singapore’s diplomacy, I learnt that the MFA actually does much more. The MFA handles 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 MFA is 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.