Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2025 Profile
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Q: What does Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2025 Profile cover?
A: How NCSS supports postgraduate studies in psychology, speech therapy, and related disciplines, plus the three- to four-year bond expectations.
TL;DR
NCSS's scholarship page returned 403 during this check (1 Dec 2025). Ask NCSS for the current postgraduate track details—confirm eligible disciplines, coverage (tuition, stipends, travel/hostel), application windows, and local vs overseas bond length.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Confirm the current application window with NCSS (page blocked on 1 Dec 2025).
- Official Listing: Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate) — National Council of Social Service — request details directly if the page does not load.
- Who It Targets: Graduating students and working adults in NCSS-endorsed postgraduate programmes (e.g., psychology, speech therapy, language specialisations) — verify eligible disciplines with NCSS.
- Tenable Institutions: Ask NCSS which local and overseas universities are approved.
- Bond: Bond length not visible; request current local vs overseas commitments (previous cycles often ~3 years local, ~4 overseas).
Funding & Scholar Support
Ask NCSS to confirm:
- Tuition and examination fee coverage
- Monthly allowance and any pre-studies/hostel support
- Return airfare/book allowance for overseas candidates
- Laptop/IT support and coverage for approved overseas exchange programmes
Eligibility Essentials
- Singapore Citizen or PR with an offer from a recognised local or overseas university in an NCSS-endorsed discipline (confirm list with NCSS)
- Strong academic/professional track record with referees who attest to leadership and values
- Documented passion for uplifting communities (counselling, clinical practice, bilingual outreach, etc.)
- No concurrent scholarships or sponsorships
- Prepared to undertake supervised attachments and sector projects during study
- Ask NCSS for current application windows (prior cycles not visible due to 403)
Application Timeline
- Jul–Dec: Secure programme admission, update your CV with clinical or community experience, and shortlist referees.
- 1 Jan – 31 Mar / 1 – 30 Sep: Submit scholarship application with university offer letter, research proposal (if applicable), and service statement.
