SkillsFuture Fellowships Details

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SkillsFuture Fellowships

Accurate as of 23 Dec 2025

Singapore’s Highest Skills Award for Individuals

Presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore, the SkillsFuture Fellowships honour individuals as masters of skills and mentors of future talent.

Open to Singapore Citizens with at least 10 years of working experience in the same (or related) industry or job function. Recipients will receive a monetary award of $10,000 to continue their pursuit of skills mastery.

Applications for the 2026 award cycle are not yet open. Please visit this web page in 2026 to apply for the 2026 award cycle.

For more information about the awards and past recipients, click here.

Judging Criteria

Possess deep skills in relevant areas of professional and technical expertise
Applicants should demonstrate high level of expertise in their field. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who obtained industry or their employer's recognition of their expertise. For example, applicants who have received awards from professional or academic bodies for their achievements will be rated more highly.
Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to lifelong learning and mastery of domain
Applicants should embrace the pursuit of lifelong learning to achieve skills mastery and excellence in their field. Applicants should have taken steps to further develop their expertise. For example, applicants may have pursued advanced courses, attended workshops, or obtained additional qualifications to stay at the forefront of their industry. They should also have a well-defined plan to pursue skills mastery in relevant areas.
Contribute significantly to the skills development of others
Applicants should be passionate and committed to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and skills development. They should have mentored or coached others in their industry or organisation beyond their regular work responsibilities. These efforts should demonstrate a clear commitment to developing the skills of others and raising the standards of their profession.

Enquiries

For a guide on applying or viewing your application, click here. (PDF, 376KB)

For a sample on formatting and filling in your application, click here. (PDF, 113KB)

For FAQs on SkillsFuture Fellowships, click here. (PDF, 117KB)

For further enquiries, please contact the appointed Programme Manager for the SkillsFuture Fellowships at sfa@snef.org.sg.