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Singapore launches Smart Nation Scholarship

The Singapore government is looking to nurture the next generation of technology professionals by launching a specialist Smart Nation Scholarship for students that wish to excel in technology careers. The Scholarship is available for a wide range of disciplines within a technology context, from artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science to programming but not exclusive to these technical fields only. Scholarships will be considered for those combining technology with humanities, business and social sciences for example.

Singapore is hoping to create a blueprint for a smart nation, where the application of technology is woven seamlessly into every aspect of our lives.

The Strait Times article comments on the Singapore government’s commitment to a smart nation and adds student’s own perspectives on the role technology will play in our lives going forward. As well an insight into the types of courses students are considering and their reflections on the employment opportunities associated

Comments by Shabir Aslam, Director Education, British Council Singapore
This is an exciting initiative launched by the Singapore government, the Smart Nation Scholarship is available to students wishing to study priority area programmes in any applied technology related discipline and the scholarships are available for overseas study.
This is an opportunity for UK Universities with world-class expertise in areas of Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science. Smart City infrastructures and connectivity to highlight this expertise and encourage students in Singapore, interested in these areas of study, to consider the UK as their study destination. It’s also an opportunity for UK Universities to prioritise Smart Nation related subjects within their marketing strategies for Singapore particularly when looking at recruitment for 2020/21 onwards,