Global Internship

In today’s competitive job market, global work experience gives you a real edge. An overseas internship goes beyond work; it broadens your perspective and helps you embrace new cultures.

You’ll face personal and professional challenges that build valuable intercultural skills. Employers appreciate this experience as it shows you can thrive in diverse environments. Stepping out of your comfort zone abroad lets you grow and discover your true potential.

ASEAN, China, and India (ACI) have demonstrated strong economic growth despite global signs of economic downturn. “Economic integration must remain at the core of our agenda,” Mr Lee emphasised during his address to ASEAN leaders at the ASEAN Summit plenary session in Jakarta[1]. The combined ACI market comprises about 3.4 billion people—nearly 50% of the world’s population. Given this, it is strategic for Singaporeans to understand these markets and take on leadership roles, especially as Singapore is a developed country in the region. 

In the 2020 budget, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat allocated funding to send at least 70% of local IHL students to the ACI region under the new Asia-Ready Exposure Programme[2]. Additional support will also be provided for internships through the previously announced Global Ready Talent (GRT) Programme.

^{[1] https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/asean-summit-pm-lee-economic-integration-3747036
[2] https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-budget-2020-70-per-cent-of-local-students-from-higher-learning-institutions-to}

Global Ready Talent Grant by Enterprise Singapore

Hosting organisations may provide stipends for internships at their overseas locations. For many regions—including Southeast Asia, India, China, Latin America and the Caribbean, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa—the Global Ready Talent (GRT) Programme, fully funded by Enterprise Singapore, is available through DKHMCC for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, subject to approval by both Enterprise Singapore and SMU.

The GRT grant is disbursed after the successful completion of the overseas internship.

It includes a one-time travel allowance of $1,200 and a daily allowance of $32.90 for each day spent overseas.

Lillyn Teh Global Endeavour Grant (Internship)

Established in 2025, the Lillyn Teh Global Endeavour Grant is available to full-time undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. The purpose of the Global Endeavour Grant is to support full-time undergraduates at the University, with demonstrated financial needs, to embark on the (i) International Student Exchange Programmes (ISEP), (ii) Short-Term Study Programmes (SSP) or (iii) Global Internships (Internship), in order to allow them to have a more well-rounded worldview.

*The grant is limited to 20 applicants each year. Grant will be approved based on first-come-first-served basis for eligible students. Student who has been offered the grant, has to apply for the grant via OASIS within 3 days, failing to do so will result in the grant being forfeited by CSFA.

Justice, Mercy, Humility Overseas Internship Grant (For Law Internship only)

Established in 2025, the Justice, Mercy, Humility Overseas Internship Grant is available to full-time Yong Pung How School of Law undergraduates at the Singapore Management University. The purpose of the internship grant is to support full-time undergraduates at the Yong Pung How School of Law of the University, with demonstrated financial needs, to embark on overseas internship opportunities in order to allow them to have a more well-rounded worldview.