Social Service Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2025 Profile
TL;DR
This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Sponsor: National Council of Social ServiceBond: Bond 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
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Q: What does Social Service Scholarship (Mid-Term): 2025 Profile cover?
A: Mid-term conversion route for current social work and allied health undergraduates to secure NCSS funding, sector mentorship, and a four- to six-year bond.
TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: NCSS’ page states applications open twice a year (1 Jan–31 Mar and 1–30 Sep) (checked 27 Jan 2026).
- Official Listing: Social Service Scholarship — National Council of Social Service
- Detailed FAQ (NCSS PDF): Social Service Scholarship FAQ (PDF)
- Mid-term Route (NCSS FAQ): Apply for the mid-term scholarship if you have completed at least one academic semester.
- Mid-term Eligibility (NCSS FAQ): You need to have at least one remaining year of academic studies at the point of application (i.e. not in your final year).
- Bond (NCSS FAQ): Undergraduate: 4 years (local) or 6 years (overseas).
Funding & Scholar Support
The NCSS FAQ states the mid-term scholarship covers components such as:
- Full tuition fees
- Maintenance allowance (given from the academic year of award)
- One-time pre-studies allowance
- Overseas exchange allowance and enrichment activity allowance (by application and subject to approval)
- Other compulsory fees required to complete the course of study
Eligibility Essentials
The NCSS FAQ lists selection criteria such as:
- Singapore Citizen, or Singapore Permanent Resident applying for citizenship
- Excellent academic results (A’ Levels, IB, Diploma, and/or university results)
- Applied to a university or gained admission into a recognised programme at the point of application
- Completed at least one academic semester (mid-term route) and have at least one remaining academic year at point of application
Application Timeline
- Apply during the stated windows (1 Jan–31 Mar and 1–30 Sep) on the NCSS page.
- Ensure you have applied to the relevant university programme before submitting the scholarship application (NCSS FAQ).
