Community Care Scholarship (Undergraduate)
This is awarded to individuals with strong academic track records and a passion to lead and make a difference in community care.
Full-Term
Mid-Term
Degree Conversion
Administration
(Not applicable for this cycle)
Community Care Scholarship (Undergraduate)
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 students currently pursuing a relevant health science degree at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities.
Degree Conversion
Offered to existing Allied Health Professionals who are keen to pursue a degree conversion course at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities.
Administration
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.
Eligibility
- 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
Benefits
Full-Term
- Tuition and compulsory fees
- Pre-study allowances
- Monthly allowances
- 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
Courses of Study
Full-Term / 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.
Service Commitment
Full-Term / Mid-Term
Country of Study |
Bond Period |
Local |
4 years |
Overseas |
6 years |
Degree Conversion
Country of Study |
Bond Period |
Local |
3 years |
Overseas |
3 years |
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
Application & Interview
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.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Keen to find out more?
For more details, please refer to FAQ section.
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