Singapore Future Economy Scholarship (SFES)

The Singapore Future Economy Scholarship (SFES) offered at the Singapore Campus of James Cook University (JCU) is established to attract and support talented domestic students, particularly those pursuing careers in the Green, Digital, and Care economies. This initiative aligns with Singapore's SkillsFuture program, addressing the nation's future workforce needs. Additionally, this scholarship aims to nurture a skilled workforce tailored to Singapore’s future economic needs and achieves the following key objectives:

  • Academic Excellence: Attract top talent and enhance the university’s reputation.
  • Personal Development: Cultivate well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
  • Financial Support: Provide opportunities to students with financial constraints.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Student Type: Domestic students enrolling as new undergraduates at JCU Singapore.

2. Eligible Programs:

  • Green Economy:
    • Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
    • Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
    • Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
  • Digital Economy:
    • Bachelor of Information Technology
    • Bachelor of Cybersecurity
    • Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Data Science)
    • Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Internet of Things)
    • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Business Intelligence and Information Systems)
    • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Marketing for the Digital Age)
  • Care Economy:
    • Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Psychology Studies)
    • Bachelor of Psychological Science

3. Academic Requirements: Direct entry eligibility for the selected programs.

4. Additional Requirement: Submission of complete documentation, including financial and personal statements. Applicant's Monthly Per Capita Household income of less than $3,000 will be given priority.

Terms and Conditions

  • This scholarship is only available for domestic students studying at JCU Singapore.

  • The scholarship is only open to new domestic students commencing in selected intake.

  • Scholarship awardee must attain at least 75% attendance in each trimester throughout the duration of the course.

  • Scholarship awardees are not eligible for any other scholarship available at JCU Singapore.

  • Minimum subject fees payable is capped at 12 subjects’ tuition fees for undergraduate program following the scholarship award and any advanced standing granted from the assessment of application for admission.

  • The scholarship amount of up to $20,000 will be offset against the final subjects undertaken.

  • The scholarship is applicable for selected program.

  • The scholarship amount does not cover any re-module fees should the scholarship awardee fail any subject during study.

  • The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory.

  • JCU Singapore does not guarantee and/or provide scholars with employment upon graduation.

  • If the scholarship holder decides to withdraw from the university and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the university reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.

  • It is subject to the university discretion to award the scholarship.

  • Scholarship is not applicable for transfer to any James Cook University campus in Australia.

  • Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing JCU Singapore to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.

  • In the event of any dispute the decision of the university will be final and binding.

Express your Interest

Deciding on your future can be difficult, that is why we want to help make things easier for you! Register your interest and we will keep in touch about your eligibility for the scholarship.

  • Program of Interest
  • Pre-University Foundation Program
  • Pre-University Foundation Program Extended
  • Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Business Studies)
  • Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Information Technology)
  • Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Psychological Science)
  • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Business Intelligence and Information Systems)
  • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in International Business)
  • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Marketing for the Digital Age)
  • Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Human Resource Management)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Banking and Finance)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Financial Management)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in International Trade)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Economics)
  • Bachelor of Economics
  • Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
  • Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
  • Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
  • Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Data Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Internet of Things)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Psychology Studies)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
  • Master of Psychology (Clinical)
  • Master of Psychological Science (Majoring in Business Psychology)
  • Master of Guidance and Counselling
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Analytics and Business Solution)
  • Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Creative Marketing)
  • Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Entrepreneurship)
  • Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Finance)
  • Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Global Talent Management)
  • Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Mice, Tourism and Hospitality)
  • Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management - Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Business Informatics)
  • Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Computing)
  • Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Interactive Technologies & Games Design)
  • Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
  • Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science
  • Graduate Certificate of Research Methods
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma of Research Methods
  • Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Business)
  • English Language Preparatory Program
  • JCU Australia Programs
  • Others
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