Most candidates will undergo one round of interview, although some may be asked to undergo additional attachments in hospitals to further establish their suitability for the profession.

You will be notified by the end of the scholarship cycle, which is end of June.

You can do to prepare yourself for the interview in the following areas:

• Familiarise yourself with the scholarship scheme and healthcare discipline that you have been shortlisted for.
• Read up on the latest developments in Singapore's public healthcare sector.
• Visit the CARE TO GO BEYOND website to find out more about Nursing and the various Allied Health professions.
• Speak to your school's alumni/seniors who are Healthcare Scholarship recipients or healthcare professionals.
• Attend job shadowing / observation sessions at acute or community hospitals to get a glimpse of a healthcare professional's day.

You will be interviewed by a panel of interviewers. The panel will be chaired by a senior healthcare leader with Nursing and Allied Health representatives as well as a HR representative from the healthcare clusters and a Scholarship Officer from MOHH.

Healthcare Scholarships are awarded based on merit. You will be assessed based on the eligibility criteria stated in the respective scholarship schemes. 

The interview panel will then assess your interest and fit for public healthcare, suitability for the healthcare profession, as well as leadership qualities. You should demonstrate a clear understanding of the healthcare discipline that you are applying for, how you are suitable for the discipline and how a healthcare scholarship will help you achieve your career aspirations. 

These are some of the key qualities that our interviewers look out for:

• Passionate and motivation to join the healthcare sector;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Leadership qualities;
• In depth and comprehensive knowledge about the discipline 

These are some of the key qualities that are essential:

• Passion to make a difference and serve in the healthcare sector
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Effective team player who enjoys working in multi-disciplinary care teams
• Being able to think on your feet, versatile and resourceful
• Good leadership skills
  
  However, do note that qualities are not limited to this list.
   

We do offer the option of online (video conferencing) interviews for overseas Mid-Term scholarship applicants who might not be able to travel back to Singapore to attend a face-to-face interview due to school commitments. Where possible, you should attend the selection interview at MOHH.

Healthcare Scholarships will work with MINDEF or relevant agencies to schedule you for an interview during certain block-out dates. If required, we will also provide a letter of support for you to seek permission for time to attend the interviews.