Dr Balaji Sadasivan Study Award (Mid-Term)

Singapore Indian Development Association

The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a Self Help Group established in 1991 to uplift the socio-economic status of the Indian community in Singapore.

At SINDA, we believe in the potential of our community. We strive to build a community of Indians that stands together with the other communities in contributing to the progress of multi-racial Singapore.

Over the years, SINDA has continued to reinvent itself, growing into a leading pillar within the Singapore Indian community. We rally and collaborate with a wide spectrum of partners and individuals, to actively support the needs of our community.

Our wide range of holistic programmes improve students’ educational performance, build youth and family aspirations, and support those in need, to bring to life our vision of collective community progress.

Dr Balaji Sadasivan Study Award (Mid-Term)

a University Student

Singapore Citizen

December 31, 2025

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NUS, SUSS

Term

Mid Term

Locations

Singapore

Description

The ‘Dr. Balaji Sadasivan Study Award’ is a scheme in honour of the late Dr. Balaji Sadasivan, the past President of SINDA. The award is to recognise his valuable contributions to both SINDA and the Indian community.

It will be awarded to deserving Social Work Undergraduates / Postgraduates enabling them to pursue Social Work as a professional discipline of study. This scholarship award aims to assist students with course fees to pursue either Social Work or Counselling programmes at the following Universities listed below.

Course of Study

Social Work

Bond Period

1 year

Value of Awards

Value up to $5,000 per year

Requirement/Conditions

A Singapore Citizen of Indian origin
Be in the 2nd, 3rd or Honours year of study, with good academic results (1st-year students will be considered based on previous educational qualifications and grades)
Have a strong passion to continue a career in the community and social service sector
Be enrolled in one of the following courses recognised by the Singapore Association of Social Workers or the Singapore Association of Counselling.

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