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BCA-INDUSTRY iBuildSG ITE SCHOLARSHIP


The BCA-Industry iBuildSG ITE Scholarship programme is offered by BCA, in collaboration with industry firms, to students of high calibre pursuing full-time Built Environment (BE) courses at the ITE colleges.
 
Through these programmes, graduates will enjoy opportunities to build on an exciting and rewarding career in the BE sector.
 
The programme is structured in two stages:

  • Stage 1 (Full-time Study) provides financial incentives during ITE study
  • Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development) provides a clear progression path and attractive salary for ITE graduates.

Tenable Institutions

  • Local ITE Colleges

Tenable ITE Courses

  • Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Facility Management
  • Higher Nitec in Facility Systems Design
  • Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering
  • Higher Nitec in Space Design Technology
  • Nitec in Electrical Technology (Power & Control)
  • Nitec in Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration)
  • Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • Nitec in Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)
  • Nitec in Mechanical Technology
  • Nitec in Space Design (Architecture)
  • Nitec in Space Design (Interior & Exhibition)

Benefits

Stage 1 (Full-time Study)
  • $7,000 per annum for a maximum of 2 years
  • Advancement to Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development)
 
Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development)
  • Minimum basic monthly salary:
    • 1st year: $1,850
    • 2nd year: $2,050
    • 3rd year: $2,350
  • On-the-job training
  • Industry-recognised training
  • Retention incentive of $7,000 (1 year after bond completion)
  • Training grant of $3,000 (to be unlocked after bond completion)

Industry Recognised Training Courses

Specialisation Institution Courses
Building Information Modelling (BIM) BCA Academy Certification Course in BIM Modelling (Architecture Track)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) BCA Academy Certification Course in BIM Modelling (MEP Track)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) BCA Academy Certification Course in BIM Modelling (Structure Track)
Building Information Modelling (BIM) BCA Academy Specialist Diploma in Building Information Modelling
Construction Supervision BCA Academy National Building Qualification (NBQ) / Higher NBQ in Project Supervision
Construction Supervision BCA Academy National Building Qualification (NBQ) / Higher NBQ in Supervision and Coordination of M&E Works
Construction Supervision BCA Academy CoreTrade Supervisor Course (Architectural)
Construction Supervision BCA Academy CoreTrade Supervisor Course (Mechanical & Electrical)
Construction Supervision BCA Academy CoreTrade Supervisor Course (Structural)
Civil engineering BCA Academy Part-Time Diploma in Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering BCA Academy Part-Time Diploma in Electrical Engineering & Clean Energy
Electrical Engineering Ngee Ann Polytechnic Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
Electrical Engineering Singapore Polytechnic Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Power Engineering)
Electrical Engineering Institute of Technical Education Any certificate from part-time Higher Nitec in Technology - Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Ngee Ann Polytechnic Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
Mechanical Engineering Singapore Polytechnic Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology)
Mechanical Engineering Institute of Technical Education Any certificate from part-time Higher Nitec in Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Institute of Technical Education Work-Learn Technical Diploma in M&E Services Supervision
Lift and escalator Engineering Institute of Technical Education Any certificate from part-time Nitec in Technology - Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation)
Facility Management BCA Academy Part-time Diploma in Facilities Management
Facility Management Ngee Ann Polytechnic Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Engineering (Building Services & Fire Safety)
Facility Management Institute of Technical Education Any certificate from part-time Higher Nitec in Technology - Facility Management
Land Surveying BCA Academy Part-time Diploma in Geo-Spatial Information Technology
Quantity Surveying Singapore Polytechnic Any certificate from part-time Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Measurement & Contract Administration)

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

  • Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
  • Have good academic GCE ‘N’, ‘O’ level or ITE results
  • Have good CCA records

To be eligible for Stage 2 (Post-ITE Development), you must be a graduate of tenable ITE courses.

Conditions of Award

A minimum 2-year bond duration is required.

The bond must be served after graduation or completion of National Service, if applicable.

A one-time deferment of the bond is allowed for the scholar to pursue further studies in a BE course at the ITE, local polytechnic or the BCA Academy, subject to the approval from BCA or the sponsoring firm.

Progression Pathways

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Required Documents

Applications are made through Electronic Application Form or the BrightSparks system. Please attach the following documents to your application:
  • Identity Card / Proof of citizenship
  • GCE 'O' level / 'N' level / Higher Nitec / Nitec results
  • Course admission letter / Student Pass for new students
  • CCA records
  • Testimonials

Closing Date

Application for 2018 cycle have commenced from 1 January 2018 to 31 October 2018.

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Firm Participation Form

For firms interested in participating as our sponsor, please download the form here and email it to BCA_Industry_ITE@bca.gov.sg.

Contact

For any enquiries, please email us at BCA_Industry_ITE@bca.gov.sg or call 1800 3425222.

FAQ

Refer to frequently asked questions about the BCA-Industry Built Environment ITE Scholarship here.