Community Care Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
MOHH's Community Care Scholarship (Postgraduate) funds master's specialisations in areas like speech therapy and community leadership, covering tuition, stipends, and development programmes in exchange for a two- to three-year bond for local study (three to four years for overseas programmes).
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Open (1 Sep 2025 -- 14 Feb 2026)
- Official Listing: Community Care Scholarship -- Healthcare Scholarships Singapore
- Who It Targets: Final-year undergraduates or recent graduates planning to pursue a master's degree in selected health science or healthcare-related disciplines relevant to Community Care
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs ready to take up citizenship, good honours degree (typically Second Class Upper or equivalent), strong leadership record, and clear intent to deliver community care impact
- Tenable Institutions: MOHH-approved universities in Singapore or overseas offering postgraduate pathways such as speech therapy or community care leadership
- Bond: 2-year bond for local study up to 12 months (3 years for 12–24 months) and 3–4 years for overseas master's programmes depending on duration
Award Components
- Coverage of tuition and compulsory fees for the approved postgraduate course
- Monthly allowance throughout the period of study
- Pre-study allowance for overseas preparation (where relevant)
- Return economy airfare for overseas programmes
- Sponsorship for MOHH-approved developmental programmes and sector attachments
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Singapore Citizens or PRs prepared to convert to citizenship when completing bonding paperwork.
- Academic preparation: Good honours degree (Second Class Upper or equivalent) in a relevant field and a strong record of professional or service achievements.
- Programme alignment: Postgraduate course must fall within MOHH's approved list—currently speech therapy and select healthcare leadership specialisations geared towards Community Care.
- Character & leadership: Demonstrated passion for serving in community settings plus proven leadership and communication skills.
Application Roadmap
- Confirm that your intended master's programme appears on MOHH's approved list for postgraduate support and aligns with projected Community Care manpower needs.
- Prepare academic transcripts, professional references, and statements outlining your leadership contributions and community engagement.
- Submit your application via the Healthcare Scholarships portal between 1 Sep 2025 and 14 Feb 2026, signalling the postgraduate track.
- Coordinate with referees and mentors—interviews run January through June, and MOHH will request endorsements quickly.
- Articulate how the master's curriculum deepens specialised skills (e.g., speech therapy) that address sector service gaps.
- Upon award, sign the relevant two- to four-year bond, plan for stipend disbursements, and finalise enrolment logistics with MOHH.
Preparation Playbook
- Build a compelling development impact plan that maps postgraduate training to specific Community Care outcomes (senior care, disability services, rehabilitation leadership, etc.).
- Maintain updated résumés and testimonials from employers or clinical supervisors to strengthen your application.
- Budget for relocation or research costs that may arise before stipend payments begin, especially for overseas study.
- Engage current community care postgraduate scholars or MOHH outreach teams to understand rotation expectations after graduation.
- Track application milestones so supporting documents and interview availability align with MOHH timelines.
