Healthcare Merit Award (Full-Term): 2026 Profile

Q: What does Healthcare Merit Award (Full-Term): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Tuition coverage, allowances, and bond terms for the Healthcare Merit Award full-term pathway backing future allied health, nursing, and health science undergraduates.

TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

Status: Healthcare Scholarships page checked 2026-05-10 - the published application period was 1 September 2025 to 20 March 2026, so the application window has closed. Interviews run from January to June each year. Bond stays four years for local study or six years for overseas study; benefits list unchanged.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: 2025/26 application window closed; published period was 1 September 2025 to 20 March 2026 (checked 2026-05-10). Interviews run January to June.
• Official Listing: Healthcare Merit Award
• Who It Targets: A-Level, IB, NUS High, or diploma graduates pursuing nursing, allied health, or health science degrees at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs willing to take up citizenship, strong CCA/leadership record, good communication skills, and passion for serving in public healthcare
• Tenable Institutions: MOHH-approved health science programmes at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities
• Bond: Four years for local study; six years for overseas study

Award Components

• Tuition and compulsory fees
• Monthly allowance
• Pre-study allowance
• Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
• Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
• Commencement allowance
• Distinction award for graduating with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent

Eligibility Highlights

• Citizenship: Singapore Citizen or PR (with commitment to convert) who wants to serve in public healthcare
• Academic track record: Outstanding A-Level results (at least 10 academic units) or diploma with merit/distinction/equivalent (e.g., IB, NUS High School diploma)
• Leadership & service: Strong co-curricular record and leadership qualities

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)