Evaluation Criteria for Success of University Engineering Scholarship

Dr Neo Kok Beng asked the Minister for Education in respect of the University Engineering Scholarship (UES) (a) what are evaluation criteria on the success of UES and its current performance for the last three years; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider extending UES or introduce another scholarship scheme for local Polytechnic Diploma holders with GPA of 3.0 and above but without having obtained a Diploma with Merit.

The University Engineering Scholarships (UES) recognise top polytechnic engineering graduates who pursue engineering or technology-related degrees at the autonomous universities (AUs). The intent is for them to take up jobs in the engineering or technology fields in Singapore. Since the scholarship's inception in 1997, close to 200 scholars have graduated and fulfilled their bond obligations at engineering and technology companies, such as Singapore Technologies Engineering, Micron Technology and Linde Gas Singapore.

There are many other engineering scholarships offered by other Government agencies, companies, as well as the AUs. As such, Ministry of Education has no plans to expand the UES' eligibility criteria or introduce a new scholarship scheme.