Dr Balaji Sadasivan Study Award: 2026 Profile

Q: What does Dr Balaji Sadasivan Study Award: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Financial support, eligibility, and bond requirements for SINDA's Dr Balaji Sadasivan Study Award backing mid-term social work and counselling undergraduates and postgraduates.

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

Quick fit map

• This award supports social work or counselling students with a SINDA service link: Community commitment is central.
• Confirm your programme is recognised and that you can complete the internship and bond: Eligibility is practical, not just academic.
• Prepare the essay, documents, and community evidence before the semester deadline: The application depends on proof, not intention.

Concrete example: a counselling student could use one volunteering case, one practicum skill, and one reason for serving the community to structure the motivation essay.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Apply at least two months before your semester start; SINDA lists a 3–4 week processing time (last checked 2025-11-29)
• Official Listing: Dr Balaji Sadasivan Study Award -- SINDA
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens of Indian origin pursuing social work (or counselling) degrees; page highlights 2nd/3rd/Honours-year undergraduates and notes the award supports social work undergraduates/postgraduates
• Eligibility: Good academic standing, passion for community service, and enrolment in a SASW- or SAC-recognised programme with capacity to complete a SINDA-arranged internship and subsequent service bond
• Tenable Institutions: Universities offering SASW- or Singapore Association for Counselling-recognised social work or counselling programmes (see SINDA page for current list)
• Bond: 20-day internship with SINDA during study plus a one-year bond after graduation (SINDA may allow fulfilment at another social service agency)

Award Components

• Up to S$5,000 to offset course fees for approved social work or counselling programmes
• 20-day internship with SINDA during the course of study
• One-year service placement with SINDA after graduation; SINDA may allow a partner social service agency upon approval
• Access to mentoring and community engagement opportunities within SINDA's network

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)