About Overseas Internships
Overseas Internships
Embarking on an overseas attachment or internship is a great opportunity to expand your horizons, immerse yourself in another culture, and gain invaluable work experience. In today’s globally connected world, overseas work exposure can enrich your student experience, cultivate personal growth, and open doors to bigger opportunities in your career.
Our programme supports you in undertaking physical overseas internships in emerging markets to nurture your global aspirations. As part of the overseas allowance, students will receive:
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a one-time travel allowance of S$1200, and
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an additional subsistence allowance of S$32.90 per day
To qualify for the programme, you are to undertake physical overseas internships in eligible overseas markets with a focus on Southeast Asia, India and China Emerging markets are also supported. You may refer to the list full list of eligible markets here.
For more information you may speak to your respective Institutes of higher learning (IHLs) on your eligibility for funding support under the GRT Programme.
As always, we encourage students to do their due diligence before embarking on internships.
Deliverables
A student who onboards the GRT Programme and interns overseas physically is expected to complete a mandatory internship feedback on the internship experience. The internship feedback form can be accessed via FormSG.
Your respective IHLs may also require you to submit other deliverables. As such, be sure to check with your IHLs for the deliverables to be submitted as part of internship fulfilment.
To Apply
Approach the career centre of your IHLs to find out the process to secure an internship.