IHH Healthcare Singapore Scholarship: 2026 Nursing & Allied Health Pathway
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TL;DR
IHH Healthcare funds allied health degrees at NUS, SIT, and approved private universities, offers monthly and performance allowances, and places scholars across its flagship hospitals with a minimum one-year post-graduation bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Open Until 31 Dec 2025 (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: IHH Allied Health Scholarships – BrightSparks · IHH Healthcare Singapore Careers
- Who It Targets: A-Level, IB, NUS High, or polytechnic diploma holders pursuing allied health degrees in diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, physiotherapy, or pharmacy
- Eligibility: Competitive pre-university results (A-Levels with at least 10 academic units, IB, NUS High, or poly GPA ≥ 3.0), active CCA record, and passion for private-sector patient care
- Tenable Institutions: NUS, SIT, and AHPC-accredited private universities that run the listed allied health programmes
- Bond: Minimum one-year commitment with IHH Healthcare Singapore (Mount Elizabeth Orchard/Novena, Gleneagles, Parkway East) per scholarship terms
Award Components
- Tuition and compulsory fees for the sponsored allied health degree
- Monthly allowance to support living costs during study
- Performance bonus and book allowance for scholars who maintain strong results
- Pre-registration attachments, mentorship, and rotational exposure across IHH's Singapore hospitals (Mount Elizabeth Orchard/Novena, Gleneagles, Parkway East)
- Access to the broader IHH network (Acibadem, Fortis, Pantai, etc.) for longer-term career mobility
Eligibility Highlights
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident with confirmed admission (or conditional offer) to the specified allied health degrees
- Minimum academic benchmarks: A-Level results with ≥10 academic units; IB/NUS High equivalent; or polytechnic diploma GPA ≥ 3.0
- Strong co-curricular and community involvement that showcases leadership, service, and resilience
- Confident communicator with a clear motivation to build a private healthcare career
- Able to complete internships and pre-registration training within IHH facilities and honour the minimum one-year bond
Application Roadmap
- Shortlist the NUS or SIT degree pathway and confirm intake windows (January–April for AY2026).
- Assemble supporting documents: academic transcripts, testimonials, resume, and a personal statement articulating commitment to private healthcare.
- Submit the IHH-SG scholarship application (via the BrightSparks portal or IHH talent portal) before 31 December 2025, indicating your target course and institution.
- Attend selection interviews covering behavioural fit, patient-centred scenarios, and alignment with IHH's service values.
- Receive a provisional offer subject to final university admission; review the bond duration, posting hospital, and rotation roadmap with the scholarship team.
- Complete pre-matriculation onboarding, mentorship pairing, and scheduling of pre-clinical attachments at IHH hospitals.
Preparation Playbook
- Shadow allied health professionals (radiographers, physiotherapists, pharmacists) to deepen discipline-specific insight.
- Sharpen foundational sciences relevant to your chosen course (e.g., imaging physics, pharmacology, human anatomy).
- Prepare interview narratives that highlight empathy, teamwork, and motivation to serve in private healthcare.
- Sketch a post-graduation plan that includes your preferred IHH hospital, specialty rotations, and progression pathway beyond the minimum bond.
- Build stamina and self-care habits to thrive in shift-based hospital environments.
