Community Nursing Scholarship (Degree Conversion): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
Already working in community care with a nursing diploma? The Community Nursing Scholarship (Degree Conversion) pays for your bachelor upgrade, provides monthly allowances, and supports development attachments in exchange for a three-year service bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Open (1 Sep 2025 -- 20 Mar 2026)
- Official Listing: Community Nursing Scholarship -- Healthcare Scholarships Singapore
- Who It Targets: Third-year nursing diploma students, recent diploma graduates, or practising nurses pursuing a degree conversion at Singapore Institute of Technology or an MOHH-approved overseas university
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs willing to take up citizenship, strong diploma results (merit/distinction), demonstrated leadership and community service, and at least one year of community care experience for working nurses
- Tenable Institutions: Singapore Institute of Technology and MOHH-approved overseas universities offering nursing degree conversion pathways
- Bond: Three-year service commitment with community care providers for both local and overseas conversion programmes
Award Components
- Tuition and compulsory fees for the conversion degree (with coverage aligned to full-term benefits)
- Monthly allowance throughout the programme
- Pre-study allowance for overseas preparation if applicable
- Return economy airfare for MOHH-approved overseas study
- Sponsorship for MOHH-approved developmental programmes and sector attachments
- Salary support for nurses undertaking post-registration degree studies after at least one year in the community setting
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Singapore Citizens or PRs ready to accept citizenship at the point of bonding.
- Academic readiness: Diploma with merit/distinction in nursing and strong academic trajectory toward honours-level performance.
- Professional experience: Degree-conversion applicants are typically practising nurses with at least one year of community care experience.
- Course alignment: Conversion degree must be recognised by MOHH (e.g., SIT nursing or MOHH-approved overseas programmes).
- Character & leadership: Evidence of leadership, community engagement, and a clear commitment to advancing community nursing.
Application Roadmap
- Confirm your target conversion programme is on MOHH's approved list (SIT or designated overseas universities).
- Gather academic transcripts, employment references, and documentation highlighting your community care practice.
- Submit the online application via Healthcare Scholarships Singapore between 1 Sep 2025 and 20 Mar 2026, selecting the degree conversion track.
- Line up supervisors and mentors for reference checks—interviews run January through June and MOHH may request employer testimonials.
- Outline how the conversion curriculum will expand your community nursing leadership and the impact you'll bring back post-graduation.
- Upon award, sign the three-year bond, coordinate stipend timelines with MOHH, and plan placement logistics for study leave or overseas relocation.
Preparation Playbook
- Map your current roles and competencies to the advanced skills you will gain through the conversion programme.
- Discuss study leave and transition plans with your employer early so salary support aligns with MOHH timelines.
- Budget for relocation or course materials—allowances cover core costs but upfront expenses can arise before disbursement.
- Engage past conversion scholars or Agency for Integrated Care mentors to understand post-graduation rotations.
- Maintain updated records of professional development and community outreach to strengthen interview narratives.
