There are many opportunities for people who have a passion for water and the environment industry. Learn more about our scholarships below. 

Led by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), NEA and PUB jointly offered the National Environment and Water (NEW) Scholarship in July 2008, in place of the PUB undergraduate scholarship.

The NEW Scholarship is an open public scholarship (overseas/local) for undergraduate with a focus on the environment and water sector. Under this scholarship, undergraduate and fresh graduate candidates can also pursue Mid-Term and Masters Scholarship. 

Apply for NEW Scholarship here.

For more information on NEW Scholarship, please download brochures below [PDF]. 

Undergraduate Scholarship   Download PDF >>	Mid-Term Scholarship    Download PDF >>
Masters Scholarship   Download PDF >>

On 31 July 2018, nine candidates received the National Environment and Water (NEW) scholarships from Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, at the NEW Scholarship Award Ceremony.

Jointly offered by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and PUB, this scholarship opens a window to a fast growing and dynamic environment and water sectors for young enthusiasts.

Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Masagos Zulkifli, together with this year's National Environment and Water (NEW) scholars.What areas do the scholarship cover?

This scholarship offers both undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

What are the conditions that come with this scholarship?

Upon graduation, the graduates will be invited to join PUB or NEA. Details to follow upon the start of employment.

How many students have benefited from this scholarship?

Since the NEW Scholarship's inception in 2008, a total of 154 NEW Scholarships have been offered by both agencies.

Click here for the press release of NEW Scholarship Award 2018.

Students who are interested in building a professional career (specialist track) in the area of geospatial and geospatial-related technologies can write in to apply for the scholarship. As this is a thriving industry, those who join the industry can help to promote the growth and development of the geospatial industry. 

Read more here.