The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) implements defence technology plans, acquires defence equipment and supplies, and develops defence infrastructure for the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).
At Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), we have a shared purpose – to develop leading-edge technological and engineering solutions for the defence and security of our nation.
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The scholarship gave me the chance to complete my degree and Master’s studies overseas at Carnegie Mellon, one of the top schools for computer science. I studied under professors that were pioneers in the field and learnt many interesting and relevant programming techniques, all of which helped me in my current work in data analytics and artificial intelligence.
Low Bowen DSTA ScholarSenior Engineer at Digital Hub
The DSTA Scholarship allowed me to grow my engineering knowledge and apply emerging technologies to develop real-world large-scale solutions. Working together with driven, like-minded colleagues always encourages me to develop my skills, push boundaries and innovate solutions.
Ng Yun Yi DSTA ScholarDevelopment Programme Manager at C3 Development
The DSTA Scholarship gave me the opportunity to pursue engineering studies in the UK, where I learned from leading professors to build technical skills and knowledge in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. My internship at DSTA also allowed me to experience the dynamic work and culture, and even build a prototype with potential uses for defence.
William Peh DSTA ScholarProgramme Director at Land Systems
This is why I was drawn to the DSTA Scholarship – I saw it as an opportunity to contribute towards strengthening Singapore’s defence capabilities and enhancing our security, while fulfilling a dream.
Lew Ee Kent DSTA ScholarSenior Programme Manager at National Security
GIP gave me the opportunity to have hands-on experience abroad, developing Artificial Intelligence applications and learning directly from professionals within the field.
Kwok Jun Kiat National University of SingaporeSamsung, South Korea
Discovering the latest aerospace tech and analysing read data sets to solve engineering problems was eye-opening!
Lorenzo Ong University of ManchesterAirbus, France
The exposure to real-life challenges and tech best practices has been invaluable in understanding more about the fascinating possibilities of IT security and networking.
Ng Rui Xin Cornell UniversityAkamai, USA
The technologies I learnt were used by many companies in the industry, which helped me apply my theoretical knowledge in widely-used practical applications.
Joshua Choo University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign FireEye, USA
The experience was an eye-opener to machine learning! It strengthened my foundational knowledge of how to apply technology to unlock insights from complex data sets.
Kek Jing Yu Singapore University of Technology and DesignLuciad, Belgium