Undergraduate Internship Programme

“I applied for the Undergraduate Internship Programme (UGIP) to explore Singapore’s global role and to see if a career in the Foreign Service is right for me. My time at the International Organisations Directorate (IOD) enhanced my understanding of multilateralism’s strategic importance to Singapore and allowed me to engage with foreign diplomats and senior officials. I look forward to joining MFA after graduation!”

Dillen Singh Selvam
Intern at International Organisations Directorate in 2024

Overview

The Undergraduate Internship Programme provides interns insights into the life of a Foreign Service Officer in either the Functional and Corporate track or the Political and Economic track. During your 4-week internship in Singapore or at one of our Overseas Missions, you can look forward to the following:

• Dialogue sessions with senior diplomats and/or management
• Meetings, conferences and seminars on foreign policy issues
• Research assignments
• Directorate or Mission-specific projects and events

Requirements

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:

• Singapore Citizen
• Promising student pursuing an undergraduate degree who is keen to consider employment with MFA. Priority will be given to those in their penultimate year

Internship Terms

Interns will receive an internship allowance of SGD 1,200 per month pro-rated.

Application

Thank you for your interest in the Undergraduate Internship Programme (UGIP). The application window for the 2025 UGIP is now open. Should you have any issues with your application, please write to mfa_career@mfa.gov.sg.