Social Service Scholarship (Postgraduate): 2026 Profile

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.

Sponsor: National Council of Social ServiceBond: Bond ≤ 4 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible

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21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 27 Jan 2026

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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).