Kewalram Chanrai Group Scholarship (SUSS): 2025 Profile
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TL;DR\ The Kewalram Chanrai Group Scholarship supports high-performing female SUSS undergraduates in early childhood, social work, counselling, or HR—with up to S$10,000 in tuition relief and leadership development, minus any bond.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application cycle closed (last checked 2 Mar 2025; next window typically 1 Feb–15 Mar)
- Official Portal: Kewalram Chanrai Group Scholarship (SUSS)
- Who It Targets: Female S R Nathan School of Human Development undergraduates (full-time or part-time) with excellent academic and leadership records
- Eligibility: Singapore Citizens or PRs pursuing early childhood education, counselling, human resource management, sports and physical education, or social work programmes at SUSS
- Bond: None—scholars continue giving back through community and leadership activities on campus
Funding & Development Pathway
- Tuition relief: Up to S$10,000 for part-time students and S$7,500 for full-time undergraduates, applied toward outstanding fees.
- Holistic development: Scholars join SUSS leadership and service programmes, often mentoring peers and championing community projects linked to childcare, social services, or workforce development.
- Industry exposure: Expect networking with Kewalram Chanrai Group leaders and SUSS partners in education, social service, and human capital.
Application Timeline & Selection Flow
- Prepare your dossier: Compile transcripts, CCA portfolios, leadership testimonies, and a personal statement on how you advance the NSHD mission.
- Submit between Feb–Mar: Apply via SUSS's scholarships portal during the designated window (usually 1 Feb–15 Mar).
- Interview & presentation: Shortlisted candidates discuss their community impact and future contributions to early childhood, HR, or social work sectors.
- Award briefing: Successful scholars receive the fee subsidy offer and align with SUSS on mentorship or ambassadorial expectations.
Preparation Playbook
- Document service impact: Showcase projects with preschools, VWOs, social service agencies, or HR innovation labs.
- Highlight leadership: Capture stories of mentoring peers, organising outreach, or spearheading workplace initiatives.
- Articulate gendered perspectives: Explain how you will uplift women and families in your chosen discipline—this aligns with the scholarship's mission.
- Stay engaged with SUSS: Attend NSHD info sessions and connect with faculty to understand upcoming research or service priorities.
- Plan your community pledge: Outline how you will sustain volunteering or professional advocacy even without a bond.
