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Dr Balaji Sadasivan Study Award: 2026 Profile

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

Sponsor: Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)Bond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Primarily Singapore
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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.

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If you only have...Check this firstWhat it tells you
1 secondThis award supports social work or counselling students with a SINDA service link.Community commitment is central.
10 secondsConfirm your programme is recognised and that you can complete the internship and bond.Eligibility is practical, not just academic.
100 secondsPrepare 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)
  • 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

Sources

  1. https://www.sinda.org.sg/programme/drbalajistudyaward/
  2. https://sasw.org.sg/about-accreditation/recognised-social-work-qualifications/
  3. https://sacsingapore.org/career-course-recognition/recognised-programmes/