About
Offered by City Harvest Community Services Association (CHCSA), the Social Service Tribe Study Award provides students from qualifying courses of study with the opportunity to pursue a meaningful career in social service.
The award supports both full-term and mid-term applications. Upon completion of your studies, you will serve a bond with CHCSA—the bond duration depends on the type of study award.
Courses of Study
Supported Courses of Study
Interested applicants should pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies from local universities in the following courses of study:
- Undergraduate Programme
Social Work
- Diploma and Professional Qualification
Social Work, Community Care and Social Services
Eligibility
- Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is willing to take up Singapore Citizenship
- Be a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student who has gained admission into one of the supported courses of study in a local institution recognised by professional associations
- Currently not be a full-time employee at any organisation
- Currently not be receiving any scholarships or sponsorships
- Have a recommended GPA of minimum 60%
- Be able to serve a bond period with CHCSA upon graduation
- For the mid-term study award: applicant must apply by the first semester of their final academic year
Commitment
- •You will serve a bond with CHCSA after completion of your studies
- •The bond duration depends on the type of study award (full-term or mid-term)
Documents to Submit with Your Application
- •Latest CV
- •Current academic transcript
- •A copy of the transcript from your highest obtained qualification prior to your current programme (e.g. diploma or equivalent)
- •Expected graduation date
- •A list of other eldercare/social work settings you've observed or trained in (if any)
- •A write-up on your motivation for seeking the Social Service Tribe Study Award
- •Social Service Tribe Award — Candidate's Checklist