VCF
Scholarship / Study Award / Traineeship
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VCF Scholarship
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| The VCF offers both local and overseas scholarships
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- Social work
- Psychology
- Counselling
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Speech Therapy
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Value of Scholarship
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| Scholarships may be awarded in part (50%) or in
full (100%). It covers the following items: |
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| 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 |
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Who can qualify?
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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.
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When to apply?
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VCF Social Service Scholarship will be open for applications during the following periods:
Scholarship Application Schedule |
Opening Date |
Closing Date |
Results |
1 st Window |
19 Jan 09 |
18 Mar 09 |
Apr 09 |
2 nd Window |
16 Apr 09 |
15 Jun 09 |
Jul 09 |
3 rd Window |
17 Aug 09 |
16 Oct 09 |
Nov 09 |
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend Panel Interviews.
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How to apply?
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To apply for the VCF Social Service Scholarship, please complete the 2-step application process:
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STEP 1: Go to the BrightSparks Portal at http://www.brightsparks.com.sg to make an online application
STEP 2: Your online application must be followed with the submission of supporting documents (eg a copy of your NRIC, academic transcripts, certificates, testimonials, reference letters, etc) within 7 working days from the date of your online application. Please mail your supporting documents to: National Council of Social Service, 170 Ghim Moh Road, #01-02 Singapore 279621, Attn: Pamela Biswas, Sector Manpower Planning
Applicants must seek admission to their intended course of study on their own before submitting the scholarship application. |
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Bond
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| 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: |
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Nature of Scholarship |
Bond duration for full scholarships (100%) |
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Local training
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Overseas
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| Part-time |
Full-time |
Full-time |
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Undergraduate Degree |
2 years |
4 years |
6 years |
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Graduate Diploma |
2 years |
3 years |
4 years |
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Masters |
2 years |
3 years |
5 years |
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Nature of Scholarship / Training Award |
Bond duration for Half scholarships (50%) |
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Local training
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Overseas
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| Part-time |
Full-time |
Full-time |
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Undergraduate Degree |
1 years |
2 years |
3 years |
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Graduate Diploma |
1 years |
1.5 years |
2.5 years |
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Masters |
1.5 years |
2 years |
3 years |
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Study Award
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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.
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Who can qualify?
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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.
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How to apply?
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Application for 2008 is closed.
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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. |
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the 3rd year Diploma in ECH students, please fill up the prescribed
application form and mail to: |
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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:
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| 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
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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.
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Who can qualify?
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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.
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How to apply?
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| Application for 2008 is closed. |
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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.
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Who to contact?
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award and traineeship, please contact: |
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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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