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The highest honours in the social work profession, the Outstanding Social Worker Award and the Promising Social Worker Award, are presented by
President Tony Tan
to outstanding social workers for their dedication shown to the profession and for improving services to the community.
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Social Service Scholarships/Study Award/Sponsorships
Prime Minister’s Social Service Award
Social Work Training Sponsorship
EIPIC Study Award
Social Work Associate Training Sponsorship
Graduate Diploma/Bachelor Degree Grant
Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders
APB Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
1) Prime Minister’s Social Service Award
Launched on 5 Apr 2012, the Prime Minister’s Social Service Award aims to encourage more Singaporeans to choose careers in social service, and will complement the current Social Service Scholarship awarded by NCSS.
The recipient of this award will be selected from each batch of successful Social Service Scholarship applicants. Besides outstanding academic achievements, the recipient should demonstrate exemplary passion and drive to tackle social problems and improve the lives of the disadvantaged.
This award is worth $10,000 and would go towards defraying expenses incurred for research and project work that scholars undertake during the course of study. With the additional support, the scholar would be able to come up with more extensive and robust pieces of research and project work. This, in turn, would boost the capability of these scholars, putting them in a good position to contribute to the sector when they join the workforce.
2) Teresa Hsu Scholarship
Who is Teresa Hsu?
Ms Teresa Hsu, Singapore’s well-loved centenarian, was known for her charity work and unrelenting spirit and perseverance in helping the aged, sick and needy. She was the founder of Heart to Heart Services and Home for the Aged Sick. Ms Hsu passed away at the age of 113 on 7 Dec 2011, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness and service to the community, to inspire future generations.
About the Scholarship
The scholarship aims to honour the late Ms Hsu and to inspire others with a passion to work with the elderly to follow in her footsteps and continue her legacy of service to the community. The scholarship is applicable for the study of Social Work at a local university. The successful recipient of the scholarship will have the opportunity to do an internship in the area of ageing and eldercare with NCSS or at an agency as decided by NCSS.
The Scholarship covers the following items:
Areas covered by scholarships |
Local (full-time) |
Course fees |
Yes |
Book allowances |
Yes |
Maintainance allowances |
Yes |
Bond
Upon being awarded the scholarship, scholars are required to sign a Training Deed. Applicants will be emplaced at an agency decided by NCSS to fulfill their bond duration upon completion of their studies.
Eligibility Criteria
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Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident |
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Good GCE 'A' level and/or Diploma results. Applicants must be fresh graduates or school leavers. |
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Exemplary track record in social and community service |
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Strong leadership qualities |
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Strong interest to work in the ageing and eldercare social service sector |
Application is now closed and will open in 2013.
3) Social Service Scholarship
The Social Service Scholarship supports undergraduate and postgraduate studies locally in the areas of social work and other social service-related disciplines. Applicants must have been accepted into or made an application to a university/institute of their intended course of study prior to submitting the scholarship application.
Choice of study include the following:
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Social Work |
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Speech Therapy |
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Occupational Therapy |
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Physiotherapy |
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Clinical Psychology |
Scholarship will be awarded for local and overseas studies. Overseas Scholarship is for the study of Social Work ONLY.
The Scholarship covers the following items:
Areas covered by scholarships |
Local |
Local |
Overseas |
Course fees |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Book allowances |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Maintainance allowances | Not Applicable | Yes | Yes |
| Airfare | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Warm Clothing | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Settling In | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Yes |
Other Compulsory Fees |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Yes |
Bond
Upon being awarded the scholarship, scholars are required to sign a Training Deed. Applicants will be emplaced at an agency decided by NCSS, to fulfill their bond duration upon completion of their studies. The bond duration is as follows:
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Nature of Scholarship |
Bond duration |
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Local training |
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Part-time |
Full-time |
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a) |
Undergraduate Degree |
2 years |
4 years |
b) |
Graduate Diploma |
2 years |
3 years |
c) |
Masters |
2 years |
3 years |
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Nature of Scholarship |
Bond duration |
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Overseas training |
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Part-time |
Full-time |
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a) |
Undergraduate Degree |
4 years |
6 years |
b) |
Graduate Diploma |
4 years |
5 years |
c) |
Masters |
4 years |
5 years |
Eligibility Criteria
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Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident |
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Excellent GCE ‘A’ level and/or Diploma results |
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Good Honours Degree (applicable for postgraduate scholarships) |
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Strong leadership qualities |
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Strong interest to work in the social service sector |
Application Procedure
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Please click here to apply via our scholarship portal.
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Scholarship will be awarded for pursuance of study in Singapore only, with the exception for the study of Social Work, whereby it could be for local or overseas pursuance of study.
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Please be informed that only short-listed candidates will be notified to attend a Scholarship Panel interview.
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Applicants must seek admission to the university/institute on their own. They must have at least made an application to a university/institute of their intended course of study prior to making a scholarship application.
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All supporting documents must be submitted within seven working days of your on-line application. These include copies of your NRIC, academic transcripts, explanation of grades (normally found at the back of your transcripts), certificates, testimonials, reference letters, and any other relevant document that can help support your application. Please note that all submitted documents is non-returnable. |
Please mail to:
Ms Pamela Biswas
Senior Executive
Manpower Schemes Department
Sector Manpower and Corporate Planning Division
National Council of Social Service
170 Ghim Moh Road #01-02
Singapore 279621
Application closing date: 31 March 2013.
Contact Us
For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Pamela Biswas
Senior Executive
Manpower Schemes Department
Sector Manpower and Corporate Planning Division
Tel: |
6589 5500 |
Email: |
Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders
The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders is a premier postgraduate scholarship offered by the Lien Foundation, in partnership with the National Council of Social Service since 2002. The scholarship aims to groom talent, build up capability in the social service sector and develop outstanding leaders to serve the community. Scholars can pursue studies in management and selected specialist fields at the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, SIM University (UniSIM) and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy:
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Master in Community Leadership and Social Development |
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Master of Gerontology |
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Master of Social Work |
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Master in Business Administration |
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Master in Public Administration |
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Master in Public Policy |
APB Foundation Scholoarship for Persons with Disabilities
The APB Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities is a multi-disciplinary scholarship that allows the pursuit of undergraduate studies in a Singapore university. It recognises the academic excellence of students who are physically disabled or are hearing, visually or speech impaired. For more information, please visit www.cel.sg.
Contact Us
For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Pamela Biswas
Senior Executive
Manpower Schemes Department
Sector Manpower and Corporate Planning Division
Tel: |
6589 5500 |
Email: |
