Two Singapore master's scholarships available under Colombo Plan programme

Applications have opened for the Colombo Plan Scholarship 2027, offering Maldivians the opportunity to pursue master's degree programmes at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore next year. The programme offers two scholarship slots.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development is accepting applications for Master in Public Policy, Master in International Affairs and Master in Public Administration programmes.

According to the ministry, the programmes are designed to strengthen skills in public policy formulation and analysis, international relations, diplomacy, public sector management and strategic decision-making.

The opportunity is open to applicants who hold a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the selected programme and are employed in policy-level positions within a government institution. Applicants must also seek a qualification higher than their highest existing academic credential.

The ministry said applicants who have obtained government student loans must be making repayments without default. Individuals who have secured a student loan but have not yet commenced their studies are also eligible to apply. However, those who have already received loan disbursements must fully repay the loan before applying for the scholarship.

In addition, applicants who have been nominated or selected for another scholarship scheme will not be considered for the Colombo Plan Scholarship opportunity.

Applications must be submitted through the government's Kuri portal. The deadline for applications is 1:00 pm on November 17, 2026. Further information is available through the ministry's hotline, 1474, and via email at [email protected].