Community Nursing Scholarship
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This is awarded to nurture the next generation of community nursing leaders. It is offered in partnership with the public healthcare institutions and community care providers.
Ms Melliana,
Nursing
We feel a great sense of fulfillment when our efforts enable our patients to be healthy again.
Offered to recent O-level, A-Level, Diploma or equivalent qualification (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma) graduates.
Offered to students currently pursuing a Diploma in Nursing at a local polytechnic, or a Degree in Nursing at Alice Lee Centre for Nursing under
National University of Singapore.
Offered to third-year Nursing diploma students, recent Diploma in Nursing graduates or existing nurses who are keen to pursue a degree conversion course at Singapore Institute of Technology or MOHH-approved overseas universities.
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
- Possess good academic results
- Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership skills
- Strong interest to serve in the community
Full-Term
- Achieve outstanding O-level results, A-level results diploma with merit/distinction or equivalent qualifications, (e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or NUS high school diploma)
- Applied to take up nursing studies in local educational institutions (NYP, NP or NUS)
Mid-Term
- Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least a diploma with merit/ distinction (for current diploma students), or at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent (for current undergraduates)
- Be a current nursing student in a local educational institution (NYP, NP or NUS)
Degree-Conversion
- Achieve outstanding academic results, on track to graduate with at least a diploma with merit/distinction
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)
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 as Full-Term Community Nursing Scholarship.
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Salary for nurses undertaking degree studies with more than one year of work experience in the community setting
Full/Mid-Term
Applicants
- O-Level Graduates
- A-Level, Diploma or equivalent qualification Graduates
Course
- Diploma (NYP / NP) + Local Degree (SIT)
- Diploma (NYP / NP) + MOHH-approved Overseas Degree
- Local Degree (NUS)
Degree-Conversion
Applicants
- Third-year Nursing diploma students, recent Diploma in Nursing graduates or existing nurses
Course
- Local Degree (SIT)
- MOHH approved Overseas Degree
- 1-year development programme (after graduation)
1st posting
- 6 months in a hospital to gain exposure to a wide range of clinical cases and gain hands-on training to hone nursing clinical skills; and
2nd posting
- 6 months in a community care institution to gain a deeper understanding of community nursing practice.
- Continual opportunities to deepen knowledge and skills in community nursing
Examples include:
- Advanced Dip. in Nursing (Community Health)
- Advanced Dip. in Nursing (Gerontology)
- Specialist Dip. in Nursing (Gerontology)
Applications are opened annually from September to March the following year. Interviews will be conducted from January to June each year.
Please do note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
This is awarded to nurture the next generation of community nursing leaders. It is offered in partnership