
The spread of 2019-nCoV (otherwise known
as “the Wuhan virus”) reminds us again of the importance of a robust healthcare
system.
With that in mind, we have rounded up three healthcare-related scholarships for those keen to do their part in keeping people in Singapore safe and healthy.
1. Healthcare Merit Scholarship (HMS)
Scholarship Provider: MOH Holdings (MOHH)
Summary: This is awarded to outstanding
individuals who are passionate about Singapore’s public healthcare while
demonstrating academic excellence, strong leadership qualities and community
spirit.
Starting
from 2017, MOHH has decided to take a more holistic approach in our HMS
selection where all potential HMS candidates will be first be awarded the
Healthcare Merit Award. Post award, all HMA recipients will be monitored for
their suitability for an upgrade to HMS during their first year of studies
depending on factors such as their academic results and involvement in
leadership positions and project management.
Eligibility:
We
look for dynamic and people-centric individuals who are passionate about
Singapore’s Public Healthcare sector while demonstrating academic excellence
and strong community spirit. Applicants must:
·
Be
a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who will take up
citizenship before embarking on studies
·
Possess
good GCE ‘A’ level results (offered at least 10 academic units), polytechnic
diploma with merit or equivalent qualifications, e.g. International
Baccalaureate (IB) or high school diploma
·
Have
good Co-Curricular Activities record
·
Have
a passion for public healthcare sector and strong communication skills
Application period: 01 Sep 2019 - 15 Mar 2020
Deadline: 15 Mar 2020
Learn more and apply here
2. NUHS
Nursing and Allied Health Sponsorships
Scholarship Provider: National University Health System (NUHS)
Summary: At NUHS, our people are our greatest
asset. Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing quality
care for our patients. Our dynamic environment offers ample opportunities for
training, growth and development. Join us to fulfill your career aspirations
and help us build a healthy community by shaping medicine and transforming
care.
Eligibility:
·
Singapore
citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
·
Science
students with good GCE ‘O’ Level and/or ‘A’ level results OR existing diploma
students with Good GPA results
·
Possess
good co-curricular activities (CCA) records
·
Students
who are keen to apply for mid-term sponsorship to complete at least one
semester of study in Health Science disciplines at either local ITEs,
polytechnics, or local universities
Application period: All Year Round
Deadline: None
Learn more and apply here
3. Raffles
Medical Group Scholarship
Scholarship Provider: Raffles Medical Group
Summary: Raffles Medical Group
(RMG) is a leading medical group and the largest private group practice in
Singapore. As a fully integrated healthcare organisation, RMG owns and operates
a network of Family Medicine Clinics, a tertiary care private hospital, Dental
and Chinese medicine services, Insurance services, an educational Healthcare
Institute and a Consumer healthcare division.
Patients of RMG enjoy a continuum of care, from having their
most basic healthcare needs met through RMG’s islandwide network of Raffles
Medical clinics, to specialist and tertiary care at Raffles Hospital.
If you
are interested to embark on a career in the healthcare industry, we invite you
to join us.
Eligibility:
·
Singapore
Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
·
Excellent
GCE ‘A’ level or Polytechnic results
·
Good
CCA records
Application period: All Year Round
Deadline: None
Learn more and apply here
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