Healthcare Merit Award / Scholarship (Degree Conversion): 2026 Profile

Q: What does Healthcare Merit Award / Scholarship (Degree Conversion): 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding benefits, eligibility, and bond terms for MOHH's Healthcare Merit Award and Scholarship degree conversion track supporting nursing and allied health diploma holders.

TL;DR\ MOHH's Healthcare Merit Award/Scholarship (Degree Conversion) helps nursing and allied health diploma holders upgrade to a recognised degree with full tuition, monthly allowance, and leadership development—followed by a three-year bond serving Singapore's public healthcare clusters.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Open (1 Sep 2025 -- 20 Mar 2026)
• Official Listing: Healthcare Merit Award
• Who It Targets: Singapore Citizens or PRs (who will accept citizenship) holding a Diploma in Nursing or allied health and ready to pursue an MOHH-endorsed degree conversion programme at SIT or approved overseas universities
• Eligibility: Diploma with merit/distinction, strong co-curricular and leadership record, passion for public healthcare, and readiness to assume senior clinical or operational responsibilities
• Tenable Institutions: Singapore Institute of Technology and MOHH-approved overseas universities offering nursing degree conversion pathways
• Bond: Three-year service commitment with a public healthcare institution, whether studies take place locally or overseas

Award Components

• Full payment of tuition and compulsory fees, with back-pay applied where required by the conversion curriculum
• Monthly allowance throughout the degree conversion course to support living expenses
• Pre-study allowance for laptops, uniforms, and essential materials before the programme starts
• Return economy airfare for overseas conversion tracks approved by MOHH
• Sponsorship for leadership and professional development programmes curated by MOHH
• Commencement and distinction awards (for graduates achieving at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
• Salary support for eligible allied health professionals undertaking the conversion while employed in the community or public healthcare sector

Eligibility Highlights

• Citizenship: Singapore Citizens or PRs who will assume citizenship by the time the bond is executed
• Academic strength: Diploma with merit/distinction and a proven ability to excel in degree-level coursework