Undergraduate Internship Programme

“This internship has been incredibly intellectually stimulating and rewarding! I had the opportunity to contribute to research, ministerial briefs, policy papers, and attend a Matariki reception hosted by the Acting High Commissioner of New Zealand. Beyond the fascinating policy work, I was inspired by the adaptability, dedication, and diverse backgrounds of the people I met. The internship gave me a much more grounded understanding of the Foreign Service and reinforced my interest in pursuing a career with MFA.”

Maggie Tang
Intern at Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Directorate in 2026

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:

• Singapore Citizen

• Promising student pursuing an undergraduate degree who is keen to consider a career with MFA and/or the mid-term Foreign Service Scholarship.

Internship terms

The duration of the internship is 4 weeks, and the runs are scheduled^* as follows:

• 17 May to 11 June 2027

• 28 June to 23 July 2027

^* Do note that the dates are subject to changes and cancellations.

Interns will receive a monthly allowance of SGD 1200, pro-rated according to the duration of their internship.

Application

Applications for UGIP 2027 will open on 2 November 2026.

Contact us

Should you have any queries, please email mfa_career@mfa.gov.sg