Explore your future in science and technology with us. Work on challenging and meaningful projects or join our camps and activities and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
Fuel your passion
Learning never stops. Nurture your passion for science and technology and apply them to real world challenges. Meet like-minded peers and be inspired by Singapore’s top engineers and developers.
Gain greater insights into the exciting work we do in defending Singapore. Learn from experienced mentors and shape your creativity and spirit of innovation through immersive science and technology experiences.
Do you have a burning curiosity about how things work? Do you aspire to work in the exciting fields of science, engineering, infocomm technology or cybersecurity?
Stimulate your interest in defence science and technology and take your passion for science and technology to the next level with insightful real-world challenges.
Meet New Friends and Inspiring Mentors
Have loads of fun making new discoveries with like-minded friends under the nurturing care of our mentors. Grab the chance to interact with YDSP alumni and learn more about their experiences!
Showcase Your Work
Get the chance to showcase your challenging and meaningful projects from the Research@YDSP, YDSP Science and Technology Camp and YDSP World of Science at the YDSP Congress!
An Agency like No Other
Since 1992, YDSP has played host to budding engineers and scientists, indulging their curiosity with activities and programmes designed to stretch and nurture young minds to their fullest potential. An initiative by DSTA and DSO National Laboratories, YDSP is the perfect start to shape your creativity and spirit of innovation.
Join us and explore the frontiers of science and technology today!
YDSP Congress
The YDSP Congress marks the end of all YDSP activities for the year. Present your Research@YDSP projects and share your experiences from the YDSP Science & Technology Camp and YDSP World of Science. Young talents with strong passion in science and technology will be presented with the YDSP Scholarship at the Congress.
Looking to gain some real-world work experience in a supportive environment? Will your ideas survive in the real world? Put them to the test with Research@YDSP! Empowered by mentors from DSTA and DSO, you will work on projects designed to stimulate and spur your interest in science and technology during a four-month internship!
To join Research@YDSP, you may seek your teacher's help on your application or email us at ydsp@dsta.gov.sg.
YDSP Scholarship
Create your future in science and technology with the YDSP Scholarship!
The YDSP Scholarship aims to recognise Secondary three or equivalent Integrated Programme three (IP) students who show both academic excellence and an interest in science and technology.
To apply for the YDSP Scholarship, you may seek your teacher's help on your application or email us at ydsp@dsta.gov.sg.
YDSP Science & Technology Camp
Feel the thrill of exploring scientific concepts with like-minded friends! More than just a holiday camp, this is an adventure into the incredible world of science and technology. Apply your ingenuity with hands-on workshops, attend eye-opening excursions and challenge your skills in a mini-competition. Who says we’re all work and no play?
To attend this exciting camp, you may seek your teacher's help on your application or email us at ydsp@dsta.gov.sg.
YDSP World of Science
Experience the exciting World of Defence R&D over several modules ranging from physical sciences, engineering to infocomm technologies critical to Singapore’s Defence!
To attend this module, you may seek your teacher's help on your application or email us at ydsp@dsta.gov.sg.
