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Social Work Associate Training Sponsorship
The MCYS & NCSS offer training sponsorship for students in the Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) course to provide opportunities for young talent to join the social service sector as Social Work Associates to provide professional services to people in need in the community.
The sponsorship package includes support for:
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Tuition fees and other compulsory fees |
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Monthly maintenance allowances |
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Annual book and reference materials allowances |
Tenure
The sponsorship is tenable for the whole duration of the course, 3 years on full-time basis.
Students under this sponsorship will be attached to a VWO in the social service sector for a period of 2 years upon completion of studies. The matching of students to potential employers will be done in the first year of the course.
Eligibility Criteria
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Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident |
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Gain admission into the Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) course for Academic Year 2012. |
Application Procedures
To apply, please download and complete this Application Form. Mail the completed form, together with all supporting documents to:
National Council of Social Service
Manpower Schemes Department
Social Work Associate Training Sponsorship
170 Ghim Moh Road
#01-02
Singapore 279621
Attn: Ms Mariana Amin
Closing date: 25 Apr 2012
For enquiries, please contact Ms Mariana Amin, Executive, Manpower Schemes Department at mariana_amin@ncss.gov.sg.
