The Undergraduate Internship Programme provides interns insights into the life of a Foreign Service Officer in either the Functional and Corporate track or the Political and Economic track.
2026 Undergraduate Internship Programme
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Internship
Closing on 31 Dec 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
During your 4-week internship in Singapore or at one of our Overseas Missions, you can look forward to the following:
- Dialogue sessions with senior diplomats and/or management
- Meetings, conferences and seminars on foreign policy issues
- Research assignments
- Directorate or Mission-specific projects and events
What we are looking for
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:
- Promising students pursuing an undergraduate degree who are keen to consider employment with MFA. Priority will be given to those in their penultimate year.
- Singapore Citizen
The duration of the internship is 4 weeks, and the runs are scheduled as follows:
- 11 May to 5 June 2026
- 6 to 31 July 2026
*Do note that the dates are subject to changes and cancellations.
Interns will receive an internship allowance of SGD1,200 per month pro-rated.
Please contact mfa_career@mfa.gov.sg if you face any issues with your application.
About Ministry of Foreign Affairs
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), safeguarding and advancing the interests of Singapore and Singaporeans through effective diplomacy is at the heart of what we do. MFA has global operations in 50 Overseas Missions worldwide. We pride our success on the efforts of our people, and in every portfolio, everyone has a role to play. Individuals with a keen interest in the public sector will find opportunities to pursue a fulfilling career in MFA.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Dec 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the wider Public Service.