Singapore Healthcare Graduate Studies Award for National Students
Singapore Healthcare Graduate Studies Award for National Students

Masters / MS Fully Funded Scholarships for National Students

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Singapore

Singapore Healthcare Graduate Studies Award for National Students 2021 / 2022

Ministry of Health is the holding company of different clusters and agencies in public healthcare sector in Singapore. The Healthcare Graduate Studies Award (HGSA) is offered by the Ministry of Health to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents of Singapore. These HGSA awards are offered to those students who want to pursue their Masters Degree program under the Ministry of Health of Singapore. The aim of this scholarship is to expand the healthcare services and improve the future of Singapore’s public healthcare. HGSA is awarded to people-centric and dynamic individuals who are passionate to join the public healthcare sector while demonstrating academic excellence, strong leadership qualities and community spirit.

Fields of Study / Subjects

Applicants can choose any of the following fields of study that are being offered in health science disciplines:

  • Nursing
  • Audiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Speech Therapy
  • Health Economics
  • Medical Informatics

Other latest Scholarships in Singapore are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Singapore.

Numbers of Scholarships

Many numbers of scholarships are offered annually for national students to study in master’s programs.

Duration of Scholarships

02 years for Master’s study program.

Scholarships Description / Details

Singapore Healthcare Graduate Studies Award for National Students provide many grants for the applicants, these following grants are:

  • Tuition fees and compulsory charges
  • Monthly maintenance allowance
  • Pre-Studies Allowance (e.g. Settling In, Warm Clothing, Computer – for overseas studies only)
  • Return economy airfare (for overseas studies only)
  • Sponsorship for approved developmental activities, such as Student Exchange Programs, Professional seminars and conferences during course of study

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be considered for Singapore Healthcare Graduate Studies Award for National Students, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be the Citizens of Singapore.
  • Those Permanent Residents who are liable to get Singaporean citizenship before starting the studies are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must possess a good university degree (2nd upper honors or equivalent).
  • Have a strong interest in a career in the public healthcare sector.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Scholarship Bond

HGSA recipients will be bonded between 2 years and 4 years, depending on the duration and type of studies:

 Period of Study     Local Studies Overseas Studies
Up to 12 months 2 years 3 years
More than 12 months (capped at 24 months) 3 years 4 years

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

Applicants can apply for this scholarship, must follow some steps:

  • Applicants have to apply online for this scholarship.
  • Go to the official website and create account to start the application.
  • Attach all the required documents with the application.
  • Incomplete application will not be entertained.

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Last Date to Apply / Deadline

The deadlines for different disciplines are as follows:

  • Medical Informatics – February 17, 2019
  • Audiology – February 24, 2019
  • For the remaining 4 disciplines – May 11, 2019

Official Website

Visit official website to get more details about the Singapore Healthcare Graduate Studies Award for National Students.

http://www.healthcarescholarships.sg/postgrad-healthcare-graduate-studies.html