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Student Membership

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP


The applicant must be a full-time student at a tertiary institution, such as a polytechnic or university, pursing internal auditing or related courses, and must not yet qualify for Ordinary or Associate membership. 

 

WHY STUDENT MEMBERSHIP MATTERS:
 

  1. Early Access to the Internal Audit network
    Student membership with IIA Singapore provides an early gateway to connect with a diverse network of internal audit leaders and industry experts. As a Student Member, you will gain access to industry insights, valuable networking opportunities, and exclusive resources to support your learning and build a strong foundation for a future in internal auditing.

     
  2. Reduced Certification Fees 
    Pursue the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation,  recognised globally for over 50 years. IIA Singapore offers reduced application and exam fees for eligible final-year university student members.

     
  3. Access to Career Opportunities
    Get a head start in your professional journey. As a Student Member, you may be connected for internships or graduate roles even before you complete your degree.

     
  4. Stay Informed with Industry Insights 
    Access up-to-date research, articles and the award-winning Internal Auditor magazine to keep current with the internal audit profession.

 


MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
 

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
> New Application
 


STEPS TO APPLY:

1. Prepare the required documents. 

2. Create a Student Member account on the IIA Singapore Member Portal. 

3. Upload all required documents onto the Member Portal. Applications will proceed only when all documents are received.

4. A confirmation email will be sent via the system to acknowledge the submitted application upon completion.

5. Reply to the Membership & Certification Department with two preferred dates for document verification via video-call.

6. Attend the scheduled video-call to present the documents for verification.


After the verification process is completed, your application will be reviewed by the Membership & Certification Committee. Upon approval, you will receive a unique Global Account Number (GAN) via email. Please use this GAN when registering for IIA Certification Programmes through the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS).

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All new applicants must submit the following:

  • Digital copy of Student Matriculation Card
  • Singpass Authentication – To be completed during the application process.
  • NRIC Consent Form (Click to download) – Not required if Singpass Authentication is completed.


Please save all documents files in PDF format. When uploading to the Member Portal, use short filenames such as Resume, Cert, Letter, or Consent.

 

For any questions or clarifications, please contact the Membership Department for assistance.