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VCF Scholarship / Study Award / Traineeship

VCF Scholarship

The VCF offers both local and overseas scholarships for the study of :
  • Social work
  • Psychology
  • Counselling
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech Therapy

Value of Scholarship

Scholarships may be awarded in part (50%) or in full (100%). It covers the following items:
 
Areas of scholarship funding Local (part-time) Local (full-time) Overseas (full-time)
Course fees Yes Yes Yes
Book allowances Yes Yes Yes
Maintenance allowances Not Applicable Yes Yes
Airfare Not Applicable Not Applicable Yes
Warm clothing allowances Not Applicable Not Applicable Yes

Who can qualify?

a. Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident;
b. Excellent GCE ‘A’ level and /or diploma results;
c. Good Honours degree (applicable for postgraduate scholarships);
d. Relevant work experience and strong interest to work in the social service sector.

 

How to apply?

Scholarships for 2008 have been awarded. Applications for all disciplines listed above will be opened in February 2009.

Applicants must seek admission to the programme of studies on their own before submitting the scholarship application. All VCF Social Service Scholarship applications must be made online through BrightSparks at http://www.brightsparks.com.sg. The online application must be followed with the submission of supporting documents (eg a copy of your NRIC, academic transcripts, certificates, testimonials, reference letters, etc). Please mail them to: National Council of Social Service, 170 Ghim Moh Road, #01-02 Singapore 279621, Attn: Pamela Biswas, Sector Manpower Planning Department.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend a Panel Interview.

Bond

Upon being awarded the scholarship, scholars are required to sign a Training Deed. Applicants (including public applicants) will be emplaced with either MCYS, NCSS or at a VWO, as deemed fit by the Scholarship Panel, to fulfill their bond duration upon completion of their studies. The bond duration is as follows:
 
  Nature of Scholarship Bond duration for full scholarships (100%)
Local training
Overseas
Part-time Full-time Full-time
a. Undergraduate Degree 2 years 4 years 6 years
b. Graduate Diploma 2 years 3 years 4 years
c. Masters 2 years 3 years 5 years
 
  Nature of Scholarship / Training Award Bond duration for Half scholarships (50%)
Local training
Overseas
Part-time Full-time Full-time
a. Undergraduate Degree 1 years 2 years 3 years
b. Graduate Diploma 1 years 1.5 years 2.5 years
c. Masters 1.5 years 2 years 3 years
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Study Award

The VCF offers study award for Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. This is a full sponsorship that covers the course fees and any other compulsory fees for Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs).

Successful applicants who are currently at their 3rd year pursuing the Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECH) will also be supported with a monthly training allowance. In addition, they will be matched to potential Early Intervention Programmes for Infants and Children (EIPIC) centres prior to their graduation from the Diploma course. Shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend interviews for emplacement with EIPIC centres.

Who can qualify?

a. 3rd year student pursuing Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Ngee Ann Polytechnic; or
b. Existing VWO staff
who are Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

How to apply?

Application for 2008 is closed.
 For existing VWO staff, they must seek admission to the Ngee Ann Polytechnic on their own. They must be accepted for admission before being considered for the study award. Interested applicants are required to apply through the VCF Management System.
 For the 3rd year Diploma in ECH students, please fill up the prescribed application form and mail to:

 Study Award for Advanced Diploma in ECI (SN)
National Council of Social Service
Sector Manpower Planning Department
170 Ghim Moh Road
#01-02 NCSS Centre
Singapore 279621

Upon being awarded the Study Award, the trainees are required to sign a Training Deed. The bond duration is as follows:

Category of Trainees Bond Duration
3rd year Diploma in ECH student Two years from the time of graduation from the Diploma in ECH
Existing VWO staff Six months from the completion of the course
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Traineeship

The VCF also offers Traineeship for NITEC in Social Services at Institute of Technical Education (ITE). This is a one-year traineeship programme at ITE. At the end of the training, the students will be awarded with a National ITE certificate (NITEC) in Social Services and attached to a VWO for a period of one year.


Value of Traineeship

This traineeship covers the course fees, registration fee, examination fees and other compulsory fees.


Who can qualify?

a. Application is open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs);
b. Three GCE ‘N’ level passes (Grade 1 – 5) in English Language and two other subjects; or
c. Two GCE ‘O’ level passes (Grade 1 – 8) in any subjects.

How to apply?

 Application for 2008 is closed.

Interested applicants, please visit the ITE website at http://www.ite.edu.sg

Upon being awarded the traineeship, the trainees are required to sign a Training Deed. The bond duration is 1 year upon completion of the course.

Who to contact?

For queries on the scholarship, study award and traineeship, please contact:

Ms Pamela Biswas at NCSS_HR@ncss.gov.sg

National Council of Social Service
Sector Manpower Planning Department (Scholarships)
170 Ghim Moh Road
#01-02
Singapore 279621

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