Social Service Scholarship: 2025 Profile
TL;DR
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 4-6 YearsOverseas: Exchange / Attachment Possible
01 Dec 2025, 00:00 Z
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Q: What does Social Service Scholarship: 2025 Profile cover?
A: Details on NCSS' flagship scholarship for aspiring social workers and therapists, covering funding, selection criteria, and the undergraduate bond period for local vs overseas study.
TL;DR 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): New entrants pursuing full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies in social work and selected allied health disciplines (see FAQ for the supported course list).
- Bond (NCSS FAQ): Undergraduate: 4 years (local) or 6 years (overseas).
- Application Portal (NCSS page): BrightSparks — Social Service scholarships
Funding & Scholar Support
The NCSS FAQ states the full-term scholarship covers 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 (A’ Levels, IB, Diploma, and/or university results)
- Applied to a university or gained admission into a recognised programme (course and commencement date are indicated in the BrightSparks application)
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, community involvement, and a strong interest in a social service career
Application Timeline
- Apply during the stated windows (1 Jan–31 Mar and 1–30 Sep) on the NCSS page.
- Ensure you have applied to the relevant university programme before submitting the scholarship application (NCSS FAQ).
