THE LIEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOCIAL SERVICE LEADERS |
| The flagship scholarship for social service leaders |
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| The Lien Foundation provides scholarships to support education and professional development. The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders aims to groom talent, build up capability in the social service sector and develop outstanding leaders to serve the community. |
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| The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders is a prestigious postgraduate scholarship open to outstanding staff from voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) and members of the public. We are looking for candidates with academic excellence, a notable performance record and the potential to take up leadership positions in VWOs. |
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Fields of Study |
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Scholars can pursue full-time or part-time local post-graduate studies in management and selected specialist fields such as the following at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU):
- Master in Business Administration
- Master in Public Administration
- Master in Public Policy
- Master of Social Sciences (Social Work and any other related areas)
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| Note: The list of Masters programmes to be offered will be reviewed periodically. Submissions for courses other than the ones stated above will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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Value of scholarship |
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| The award includes tuition fees, maintenance
allowance, book allowance, and any other compulsory fees. |
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Common Eligibility |
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| Applicants from staff of VWOs |
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- Outstanding track record in social services.
- Minimum 3 years of service in a VWO.
- Strong recommendation from Executive Director and/ or Chairman/ President of the governing Board.
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| Applicants from the Public |
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- Possess relevant work experience ( e.g., in management) with strong determination to work in the sector.
- Good track record in social or community services.
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| Common Eligibility Criteria for ALL applicants |
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- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Good academic results – Good Honours degree and GCE ‘A’ Level results.
- Strong track record of leadership and initiation of innovative/major projects.
- Strong commitment to the social service sector.
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Conditions of scholarship |
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Applicants (including public applicants) must be prepared to fulfil their bond duration in VWOs and other social service agencies upon completion of their studies, as deem fit by NCSS.
The bond duration depends on the nature and value of the scholarship. |
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How to apply |
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Please read and follow the Instructions for Applicants (word Document size 270KB).
All Lien Foundation Scholarship applications must be made via the prescribed application form (PDF document size 151KB) and submitted together with certified true copies of supporting documents and certificates. |
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| Please indicate "Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders" at the top left hand corner of the envelope, and mail to: |
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Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders
National Council of Social Service
Human Resource Management Department
170 Ghim Moh Road
#01-02 NCSS Centre
Singapore 279621. |
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| Application closing date is: 31 May 2008. |
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| Applicants must seek admission to their programme of studies on their own before submitting the scholarship application. |
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| Only shortlisted applicants will be
notified. Final decision will be made following an interview with
the Scholarship Panel. |
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| For enquiries, please email Ms Pamela
Biswas at ncss_hr@ncss.gov.sg |
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