Community Nursing Scholarship (CNS): 2026 Profile
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TL;DR
The Community Nursing Scholarship nurtures future community nursing leaders with full tuition support, monthly allowances, and structured development postings. Expect a three- or four-year service bond with community care providers, plus a dedicated year-long rotation across hospital and community settings after graduation.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Open (1 Sep 2025 -- 20 Mar 2026; O-Level graduates close 27 Feb 2026)
- Official Listing: Community Nursing Scholarship -- Healthcare Scholarships Singapore
- Who It Targets: Recent O-Level, A-Level, IB, diploma, or NUS High graduates, current nursing diploma undergraduates, and practising nurses pursuing degree conversion programmes aligned with community care
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs ready to take up citizenship, strong academic performance, robust co-curricular and leadership record, and a sustained passion for serving in community nursing roles
- Tenable Institutions: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, National University of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology, and MOHH-approved overseas universities for nursing degrees
- Bond: 3-year service commitment for diploma-to-degree pathways at SIT or MOHH-approved overseas universities, 4 years for NUS full-term degrees, and 3 years for degree conversion routes
Award Components
Full-term
- Tuition and compulsory fees from matriculation through graduation
- Monthly allowance for day-to-day expenses
- Pre-study allowance to cover essential preparation costs
- Return economy airfare for MOHH-approved overseas study
- Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
- Commencement award at enrolment and a distinction award for graduates attaining at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent
Mid-term
- Back payment of tuition and compulsory fees from Year 1 of study
- Ongoing coverage of tuition and compulsory fees
- Monthly allowance from the point of award onward
- Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
- Distinction award for scholars graduating with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent
Degree conversion
- Full-term benefits, including tuition, compulsory fees, monthly allowance, pre-study allowance (for overseas study), and development programme sponsorship
- Salary support for nurses undertaking post-registration degree studies after at least one year of community care work experience
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizenship: Singapore Citizens or PRs who will accept citizenship when bonding paperwork is executed.
- Academic readiness: Merit/distinction results at O-Level, A-Level, diploma, or equivalent for full-term applicants; mid-term candidates must be on track for diploma with merit/distinction or Second Class (Upper) Honours; degree conversion applicants need strong diploma results.
- Course alignment: Applicants must pursue MOHH-approved nursing pathways at NYP, NP, NUS, SIT, or designated overseas universities.
- Leadership & service: Proven community engagement, leadership qualities, and a demonstrated interest in community nursing.
Application Roadmap
- Confirm your intended nursing course appears on MOHH's approved list and aligns with the scholarship track you are applying for (full-term, mid-term, or degree conversion).
- Compile academic transcripts, testimonials, records of community service, and evidence of leadership roles.
- Submit the online application via the Healthcare Scholarships portal between 1 Sep 2025 and 20 Mar 2026 (27 Feb 2026 for recent O-Level graduates).
- Line up referees—MOHH interviews run January through June, and supporting documents must be ready quickly.
- Prepare for panel interviews by articulating your commitment to community nursing and how you will lead care delivery across hospital and community settings.
- Upon receiving the award, sign the service bond (three or four years depending on pathway), plan pre-study logistics, and coordinate development postings with MOHH.
Preparation Playbook
- Map your clinical placements and volunteer experiences to community nursing priorities such as ageing-in-place, transitional care, and community outreach.
- Budget for relocation or overseas expenses even with MOHH allowances—certain costs may precede stipend disbursements.
- Engage current Community Nursing scholars or Agency for Integrated Care partners to understand the year-long post- graduation development programme.
- Maintain updated résumés and testimonials so you can respond promptly to MOHH document requests during the assessment window.
- Track application milestones and interview schedules so referees and supervisors can support your submission on time.
