Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT)
Get up to 50% funding support on your internship allowance for up to 12 months, to train young talent through local & overseas internships.
What is Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT)?
The Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT) is designed to help companies invest in young talent through full-time internships that last anything between 4 weeks to 12 months, by providing funding support on the monthly internship allowance. This helps Singapore enterprises pipeline suitable talent that can support their manpower requirements.
- Local internships
- Overseas internships: In your offices in Southeast Asia, China, India and other developing markets
- Hybrid internships: Includes minimum 4-weeks internship in Singapore and 2-week internship overseas
Who is it for?
Full-time Singaporean or PR interns who are full-time students from eligible institutions, including ITE, Polytechnics and Universities.
University Student
Pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree from any of the following IHLs:
- Nanyang Technological University
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore Management University
- Singapore University of Social Sciences
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
- SIM Global Education
- LASALLE College of the Arts
- University of the Arts Singapore
Minimum Monthly Internship Allowance: $1,000
Polytechnic or ITE Student
NITEC or Higher NITEC Student
Full-time NITEC or Higher NITEC student OR pursuing a full-time diploma from any of the following IHLs:
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic
- Singapore Polytechnic
- Temasek Polytechnic
- Institute of Technical Education
Minimum Monthly Internship Allowance: $800
What is the funding amount?
Eligible companies can receive up to 50% funding on your internship allowance for up to 12 months.
Intern Type
Minimum Monthly Internship Allowance
Monthly Internship Funding
University Student
$1,000
$500
Polytechnic or ITE Student
$800
$400
Check Your Eligibility & Funding Amount
Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 weeks for local internships
- 2 weeks for overseas internships.
After the end of the internship, you will then make the GRT claims by submitting all the necessary documents. After the GRT claims are submitted and approved, the GRT funding will be disbursed to you.
- Help you identify the most suitable Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) for your company based on your hiring requirements
- Get approved as a host company with suitable IHLs
- Which are the best time periods for intern hiring, based on the school calendars
- Setup and optimise internship JDs to effectively attract Gen Z
- Setup intern recruitment campaigns and campus recruitment for your company
- Internship agreement templates
- Internship training programmes
- And many more questions you may have on intern hiring and getting your organisation InternReady!
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Find out your company’s eligibility & suitability for GRT & other funding
Our team is trained to assess your eligibility for GRT and various funding programmes, and will advise on your estimated funding amount and the application process.