Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2026 Profile

Q: What does Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2026 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 For postgraduate applicants, 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)
• Who It Targets (NCSS FAQ): Postgraduate studies in Speech and Language Therapy, and Psychology (only applicable for postgraduate studies), subject to recognition by professional accreditation bodies.
• Bond (NCSS FAQ): Postgraduate (Master): 3 years (local) or 4 years (overseas).
• Application Portal (NCSS page): BrightSparks - Social Service scholarships

Funding & Scholar Support

Refer to the NCSS FAQ for the current scholarship coverage for your route and course. The FAQ lists components such as:

• Full tuition fees
• Maintenance allowance
• 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 and relevant programme admission at the point of application
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, community involvement, and a strong interest in a social service career
• Not holding concurrent scholarships

Application Timeline

1. Apply during the stated windows (1 Jan - 31 Mar and 1 - 30 Sep) on the NCSS page.
2. Ensure you have applied to the relevant postgraduate programme before submitting the scholarship application (NCSS FAQ).

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)