Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2025 Profile
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Join our Telegram study groupQ: 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)
- 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
- 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.




