Under the Enlistment Act, National Service (NS)-liable persons are enlisted at the earliest opportunity upon turning 18 years old. For those who are studying, MINDEF does allow some flexibility for them to complete their full-time studies up to the GCE 'A' Levels or Polytechnic Diploma (or their equivalent)...

Sponsorship for all Nursing courses at Nanyang Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic are available from the Ministry of Health, government restructured hospitals and private hospitals. Successful candidates may apply directly for sponsorships offered by these hospitals...