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The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders

The flagship scholarship for social service leaders.

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.

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.

Fields of Study

Scholars can pursue full-time or part-time local post-graduate studies in management and selected specialist fields such as the following at National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, UniSIM and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy:

	Master in Community Leadership and Social Development - NEW!
	Master of Gerontology
	Master of Social Work
	Master in Business Administration
	Master in Public Administration
	Master in Public Policy

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.

Value of Scholarship

The award includes tuition fees, maintenance allowance, book allowance, and any other compulsory fees.

Common Eligibility

Applicants who are staff of VWOs:

	Outstanding track record in social services
	Minimum three years of service in a VWO
	Strong recommendation from Executive Director and/or Chairman/President of the governing Board

Applicants who are members of the public:

	Possess relevant work experience (e.g. in management) with strong determination to work in the sector
	Good track record in social or community services

Common eligibility criteria for all applicants:

	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

Conditions of Scholarship

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.

Application Procedures

Please read and follow the Instructions for Applicants.

All Lien Foundation Scholarship applications must be made via the prescribed application form, and submitted together with certified true copies of supporting documents and certificates.

Please indicate "Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders" at the top left hand corner of the envelope and mail to:

Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders

National Council of Social Service

170 Ghim Moh Road

#01-02

Singapore 279621

Application closing date: 28 May 2012.

Applicants must seek admission to their programme of studies before submitting the scholarship application.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interview.

For enquiries, please contact Ms Fatimah Kamil at 6210 2708 or email Fatimah_Kamil@ncss.gov.sg.