Undergraduate Internship Programme

“As an intern in the ASEAN Directorate, my key takeaway was the variety of experiences a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) will obtain throughout their career, and how their assessments will help shape Singapore’s foreign policy responses. I had the opportunity to learn under nurturing FSOs during my internship, who also provided me with a holistic understanding of life in MFA and the demands placed on an FSO. These were useful insights that ultimately led me to decide to join MFA as a full-time staff.” 

Alastair Loh
Intern at ASEAN Directorate in 2019
Country Officer at Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia Directorate

Overview

The Undergraduate Internship Programme provides interns insights into the life of a Foreign Service Officer in either the Functional and Corporate track or the Political and Economic track. During your 4-week internship in Singapore or at one of our Overseas Missions, you can look forward to the following:

• Dialogue sessions with senior diplomats and/or management
• Meetings, conferences and seminars on foreign policy issues
• Research assignments
• Directorate or Mission-specific projects and events

Requirements

• You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:
  
  • Promising students pursuing an undergraduate degree and are keen to consider employment with MFA. Priority will be given to those in their penultimate year.
  • Singapore citizen

Internship Terms

Interns will receive an internship allowance of SGD 1,200 per month pro-rated.

Application

Thank you for your interest in the Undergraduate Internship Programme (UGIP). The application window for the 2025 UGIP is now open. Should you have any issues with your application, please write to mfa_career@mfa.gov.sg.