The BrightSparks Scholarship & Higher Education Fair 2025 attracted 1,108 attendees,nearly doubling last year's edition.

Aligned with this year's theme,"Be YOU," the fair inspired students to take charge of their future by discovering scholarships and higher education opportunities that match their passions and ambitions.

SINGAPORE,Feb. 20,2025 -- BrightSparks,Singapore's leading scholarship and higher education portal,announced the successful culmination of its Scholarship & Higher Education Fair 2025 (SHEF'25). The event,held at Summit 1,Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre,attracted 1,108 participants from junior colleges,polytechnics,and universities across Singapore —nearly doubling last year's turnout of 600 participants. This marked BrightSparks' second in-person fair since 2018,reinforcing its position as the go-to platform for scholarships and higher education opportunities in Singapore.

Highlights from the BrightSparks Scholarship & Higher Education Fair 2025

The fair,timed to coincide with the release of A-level results on 21 February 2025,provided students with essential guidance on making well-informed decisions about higher education and scholarship opportunities.

"The strong turnout at this year's fair reflects the growing need for accessible,high-quality guidance as students prepare for the next big step in their education journey," said Vinay Dua,Managing Director of Kariera Group Singapore. "BrightSparks continues to play a vital role in connecting students with scholarship providers and universities,equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed and impactful decisions about their future."

Engaging Discussions and Expert Insights

At SHEF'25,students gained valuable insights into scholarship and higher education opportunities through one-on-one consultations and a series of engaging discussions. Key topics covered included selecting the right scholarships,navigating competitive applications,and aligning academic pursuits with career goals. These discussions empowered students to gain clarity on their aspirations,enabling them to make well-informed decisions about their futures.

"I wanted to learn about the internship and scholarship opportunities offered by HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency)," shared Zhang Hong Liang,a final-year junior college student awaiting his A-level results. "This scholarship not only allows me to contribute to protecting our community,but it also gives me the chance to innovate and help make Singapore safer. I really enjoyed the talks,as they provided in-depth information beyond brochures and offered valuable personal perspectives."

The fair featured a diverse range of exhibitors,including prestigious universities such as University College London and Imperial College London,as well as government agencies such as Home Team Science and Technology Agency,Enterprise Singapore,SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore,and Land Transport Authority.

Here's what some exhibitors had to say:

"We were heartened to meet so many students who are ready to make an impact in the future of land transport. We look forward to nurturing generations of land transport professionals who will be driving the innovations in our sector!" – LTA Scholarship Team

"We were delighted to engage with the students and undergraduates at the fair through our speaker session and one-on-one interactions,sharing how they could be part of SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore to contribute to and drive the growth of Singapore's jobs and skills landscape." – SSG and WSG Scholarship Team

The fair was a great platform for HTX to interact with aspiring young talents from various levels who are passionate about S&T and innovation,and for us to showcase the diverse career,scholarships,and internship opportunities we offer. – HTX

For the full list of exhibitors,refer to Annex 1.

About BrightSparks

BrightSparks (www.brightsparks.com.sg) by Kariera Group Singapore is Singapore's #1 Scholarship and Higher Education portal,providing students from Junior Colleges (JC),Polytechnics,and Universities with comprehensive resources for their scholarship and education needs. Established in 2004,BrightSparks connects aspiring scholars to top scholarship providers and organizes premier events like the BrightSparks Scholarship & Higher Education Fair. Additionally,it publishes the biannual BrightSparks magazine and produces the annual BrightSparks Scholarship & Education Survey Report,offering in-depth insights into students' higher education preferences and aspirations.

Annex 1

List of Exhibitors

Enterprise Singapore

Home Team Science and Technology Agency

SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore

Land Transport Authority

National Environment Agency

PUB,Singapore's National Water Agency

Singapore Food Agency

Imperial College London

UCL (University College London)

University of Western Australia

University of Plymouth

Southern Utah University

James Cook University

National Trades Union Congress

Exeter University

Tetr College of Business