Global Ready Talent Programme (Companies)

icon-briefcase For Singapore enterprises keen to train young talent through local and overseas internships

icon-briefcase Aimed at full-time tertiary students from eligible education institutions, including Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs), Polytechnics and Universities

icon-bill Provides up to 50% funding support for Singapore enterprises

Applications for the GRT funding to companies (i.e. internship stipend) have closed on 31 January 2026. For companies with approved GRT application(s), please be reminded to submit your claim within six months from the latest internship end date. For details, please refer to your Letter of Offer in BGP2.0.

We will continue to support overseas internships through allowances to students via IHLs. If you are a student applying for the Global Ready Talent Programme, please visit www.beglobalready.gov.sg for more information on internships. You may also reach out to your institution’s career office to verify your eligibility for the programme.

About this programme

Internships under the Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT) are for Singapore enterprises keen to train and invest in young talent.

Up to 50% funding of the minimum monthly internship stipend
The minimum monthly internships stipend to be offered to the interns is:
- S$800 to NITEC/Higher NITEC and diploma students (i.e., grant capped at up to S$400 per month)
- S$1,000 to degree students (i.e., grant capped at up to S$500 per month)
From 1 April 2024, funding support will be revised to 50% for SMEs and 30% for non-SMEs of the minimum monthly internship stipend. This will apply to internship grant applications (please see “How to Apply” section below) submitted on or after 1 April 2024.
Overseas internships to train young talent for global expansion
EnterpriseSG will partner Trade Associations (TACs) and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to facilitate internship placements in Singapore enterprises.
TACs will evaluate and qualify promising Singapore enterprises for the programme
IHLs will drive student participation towards Singapore enterprises
Only full-time internships are supported under GRT

Key features

Local internships
Internship opportunities in Singapore with a Singapore enterprise.
- Singapore enterprises are eligible for up to 50% funding support on the minimum monthly internship stipend.
- The Singapore enterprise must minimally offer a continuous four-week internship stint in Singapore.
- The entire internship period must not exceed 12 calendar months.
Overseas internships
Internship opportunities with Singapore enterprises in their overseas outfits in Southeast Asia, China, India and developing markets.
- Singapore enterprises are eligible for up to 50% funding support on the minimum monthly internship stipend.
- Additional monthly subsistence allowance and lump sum travel allowance will be provided to the students via their IHLs.
- The Singapore enterprise must minimally offer a continuous two-week internship stint in their overseas outfit.
- The entire internship period must not exceed 12 calendar months.
Hybrid internships
Internship opportunities with Singapore enterprises, where enterprises provide internship opportunities in Singapore and in their overseas outfits in Southeast Asia, China, India and developing markets.
- Example: For a 6-month internship stint, the Singapore enterprise can choose to have the intern based in its Singapore office for 4 months and for the intern to be sent to their overseas outfit for the remaining 2 months.
- The Singapore enterprise must minimally offer a continuous four-week internship stint in Singapore and a two-week internship stint in their overseas outfit.
- The entire internship period must not exceed 12 calendar months.