Community Nursing Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
Already in a nursing diploma or degree? The Community Nursing Scholarship mid-term award reimburses past tuition, covers remaining fees, and pays monthly allowances from the point of award. Expect a three- or four-year service bond plus MOHH's structured rotational year once you graduate.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Open (1 Sep 2025 -- 20 Mar 2026; shortlisted interviews run January to June 2026)
- Official Listing: Community Nursing Scholarship -- Healthcare Scholarships Singapore
- Who It Targets: Current nursing diploma or degree students at NYP, NP, NUS, or SIT ready to commit to community care leadership roles
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs prepared to accept citizenship, stellar academic performance with merit or distinction standing, strong community care track record, and evidence of leadership potential
- Tenable Institutions: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, National University of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology, and MOHH-approved overseas universities for top-up studies
- Bond: Three years for SIT or MOHH-approved overseas degree pathways; four years for completion at National University of Singapore
Award Components
- Retroactive reimbursement of tuition and compulsory fees from Year 1 of study
- Ongoing coverage of tuition and compulsory fees for the remainder of your diploma or degree
- Monthly allowance beginning at the point of award
- Sponsorship for MOHH-endorsed development programmes and sector attachments
- Distinction award when you graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent
Eligibility Highlights
- Academic trajectory: On track to graduate with diploma merit/distinction or at least Second Class (Upper) Honours at the university level.
- Citizenship: Singapore Citizens or PRs willing to convert to citizenship before bonding paperwork is finalised.
- Institutional fit: Currently enrolled in a nursing programme at NYP, NP, NUS, SIT, or approved overseas partners.
- Service ethos: Demonstrated commitment to community nursing, volunteerism, and leadership within healthcare settings.
Application Roadmap
- Validate that your course is on MOHH's approved list for mid-term candidates.
- Gather academic transcripts, testimonials, evidence of community service, and updated résumés.
- Submit the Healthcare Scholarships portal application between 1 Sep 2025 and 20 Mar 2026, selecting the mid-term track.
- Prepare referees early—MOHH conducts interviews from January through June.
- Sharpen your narrative around community nursing impact, including how you will translate diploma or degree learning into sector leadership.
- Upon award, execute the service bond, organise tuition reimbursement documentation, and plan the post-graduation development year with MOHH.
Preparation Playbook
- Maintain a consolidated log of clinical postings and community outreach to reference in interviews.
- Flag any overseas components to MOHH early so airfare approvals and allowances can be arranged.
- Meet regularly with your school mentors and Agency for Integrated Care partners to align on rotational postings.
- Budget your retroactive reimbursement—settle tuition loans promptly to avoid interest accrual.
- Keep a timeline of portal submissions, interview rounds, and medical clearances to stay ahead of MOHH requests.
