Community Care Scholarship
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This is awarded to individuals with strong academic track records and a passion to lead and make a difference in community care.
Ms Jace Ng,
Physiotherapy
I find joy in empowering my patients so that they can be healthy again.
Administration
Not applicable for this cycle
Offered to recent A-Level, Diploma or equivalent qualification (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma) graduates.
Offered to students currently pursuing a relevant health science degree at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities.
Offered to existing Allied Health Professionals who are keen to pursue a degree conversion course at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities.
Administration
Not applicable for this cycle
Full-Term: Offered to recent A-Level, Diploma or equivalent qualification (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma) graduates.
Mid-Term: Offered to current undergraduates pursuing non-healthcare related disciplines.
Offered to final-year undergraduates or recent university graduates who are keen to pursue a master’s degree in selected health science or healthcare-related disciplines.
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship*
- Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership skills
- Strong interest to serve in the community
- Good communication skills
*Community Care Scholarship (Administration): Singapore Citizens only.
Full-Term
- Achieve outstanding A-Level results, diploma with merit/ distinction or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma)
Mid-Term
- Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or Equivalent
- Have completed at least one semester of study in health science disciplines at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities
Degree Conversion
- Achieve outstanding results with a diploma with merit/ distinction
Administration
Full-Term
- Achieve outstanding A-Level results, diploma with merit/distinction or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma)
Mid-Term
- Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent
Post-graduate
- Possess a good university degree (Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
- Good track record of work achievements (if applicable)
Full-Term
- Tuition and compulsory fees
- Monthly allowances
- Pre-study allowance
- Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
- Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
- Commencement award
- Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Mid-Term
- Tuition and compulsory fees (back payment from year one of study)
- Monthly allowances and Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes (from the point of award onwards)
- Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Degree Conversion
Same benefits as Community Care Scholarship (Full-Term)
- Salary for Allied Health Professionals undertaking post-registration degree studies with more than one year of work experience in the community setting
Administration
Full-Term
- Tuition and compulsory fees
- Annual allowances
- Overseas exchange allowance (if applicable)
Mid-Term
- One-time grant as partial coverage for university-related expenses
Post-graduate
- Tuition and compulsory fees
- Monthly allowances
- Pre-study allowance (for overseas study only)
- Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
- Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
Full/Mid-Term
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Social Work
Degree Conversion
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy
Administration
All disciplines except for Medicine, Dentistry and other healthcare related disciplines.
Post-graduate
Speech Therapy
Full/Mid-Term
Country of
Study
Degree Conversion
Country of Study
Administration
Full-Term
- 3 years bond for studies at SIT
- 4 years bond for studies at NUS/NTU/SMU/SUSS/SUTD
Mid-Term
- 2 to 3 years bond for local or overseas studies
Post-graduate
Local Study
- 2 years bond for up to 12 months of study
- 3 years bond for 12 to 24 months of study
Overseas Study
- 3 years bond for up to 12 months of study
- 4 years bond for 12 to 24 months of study
Full-Term, Mid-Term and Degree Conversion:
Applications are opened from September to March the following year. Interviews will be conducted from January to June each year.
Administration:
Not applicable for this cycle.
Postgraduate:
Applications are opened from September to February the following year. Interviews will be conducted from January to June each year.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Full-Term, Mid-Term and Degree Conversion: 1 September 2024 – 21 March 2025
Administration: Closed
Postgraduate: 1 September 2024 – 15 February 2025
This is awarded to individuals with strong academic track records and interest to serve in community care