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National Council of Social Service

People

NCSS offers initiatives to empower careers in social service, build essential skills, and honour leaders for their excellence and contributions.

Last updated 30 June 2025

Overview

NCSS oversees a range of initiatives and programmes that are aimed at empowering people to enter the social service sector and pursue a career, strengthening their skill sets to further their opportunities, and recognising sector leaders for their good work and excellence.

Initiatives and programmes

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Social Service Professional Awards

Honouring the dedication of social service professionals in Singapore.

A woman smiling while talking to another lady. NCSS social service scholarship.

Social Service Scholarship

A scholarship for outstanding individuals with strong leadership qualities and a deep passion for social service.

Three students walking and chatting outdoors, holding books and a laptop. NCSS social service tribe study award.

Social Service Tribe Study Award

A study award by social service agencies to help students start a meaningful career with the agency of their choice.

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Career Conversion Programme

Get equipped with skills and knowledge to become a qualified social service professional.

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Singapore Industry Scholarship (SgIS)

The scholarship supports local undergraduates passionate about serving in social service through a corporate role.

Two women putting up posters onto the noticeboard. NCSS 40 under 40 leaders.

40-Under-40 Programme

A distinguished leadership initiative to empower young, promising leaders within the social service sector.

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Sun Ray Scheme

A centralised NCSS scheme designed to nurture leaders with strong qualities to guide professional practices in social service.

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Social Service Fellowship

Recognising the most accomplished professionals in the social service sector to inspire the next generation of leaders.

A man in wheelchair having a discussion with a lady. NCSS volunteer management growth.

Volunteer management

Volunteer management enables SSA growth by engaging leaders to recognise the strategic value of volunteers.