Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2025 Profile

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 bankrolls specialist postgraduate studies—including psychology and speech therapy—with monthly stipends, overseas exposure, and a three- or four-year service bond that accelerates you into sector leadership.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-03)
• Official Listing: Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate) — National Council of Social Service
• Who It Targets: Graduating students and working adults admitted to full-time postgraduate programmes in psychology, speech therapy, or language specialisations recognised by professional associations.
• Tenable Institutions: All local autonomous universities and endorsed overseas institutions
• Bond: Three-year bond for local studies; four-year bond for overseas programmes.

Funding & Scholar Support

• Monthly allowance to offset living expenses during full-time postgraduate study.
• Payment of tuition and examination fees throughout the programme.
• Hostel fees for local scholars plus return airfare and book allowance for overseas candidates.
• Laptop grant or computer loan support alongside 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 postgraduate discipline.
• Strong academic results and professional track record, backed by referees who can attest to leadership and values.
• Documented passion for uplifting communities, whether through counselling, clinical practice, or bilingual outreach.
• No concurrent scholarships or sponsorships; applications run 1 January – 31 March and 1 – 30 September.
• Prepared to undertake supervised attachments and sector projects during the course of study.

Application Timeline

1. Jul–Dec: Secure programme admission, update your CV with clinical or community experience, and shortlist referees.
2. 1 Jan – 31 Mar / 1 – 30 Sep: Submit scholarship application with university offer letter, research proposal (if applicable), and service statement.