Healthcare Merit Award / Healthcare Merit Scholarship (MOH)

MOH Holdings Pte Ltd

MOH Holdings (MOHH) is the holding company of Singapore’s public healthcare clusters – National University Health System, National Healthcare Group and Singapore Health Services. Sharing the Ministry of Health’s vision to champion a healthy nation and ensure that our people live well, live long and with peace of mind, our role is to enhance public healthcare sector performance by unlocking synergies and economies of scale.

Healthcare Merit Award / Healthcare Merit Scholarship (MOH) - Mid-Term

a Polytechnic Student, a University Student

Singapore Citizen, Singapore PR

March 21, 2025

Tenable Universities / Institutions

NUS, SIT, SUSS, Renowned Overseas Universities

Term

Mid Term

Locations

Singapore, Overseas

Description

Offered to students currently pursuing a Diploma in Nursing at a local polytechnic, pursuing a relevant health science degree at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities.

Healthcare Merit Award (HMA)
This is awarded to promising students with strong academic track records and a passion to pursue great careers in public healthcare. Post award, all Healthcare Merit Award recipients will be monitored and assessed for their suitability for an upgrade to Healthcare Merit Scholarship.

Healthcare Merit Scholarship (HMS)
This is awarded to outstanding individuals who are passionate about Singapore’s public healthcare while demonstrating academic excellence, strong leadership qualities and community spirit.

All Healthcare Scholarships are centrally managed by MOH Holdings, on behalf of the three public healthcare clusters (National University Health System, National Healthcare Group and Singapore Health Services).

Course of Study

Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics, Medical Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Radiation Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Therapy

Bond Period

4 Years (Local), 6 Years (Overseas)

Value of Awards

Tuition and compulsory fees (back payment from year one of study)
Monthly allowances and Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes (from point of award onwards)
Distinction award (for scholars who graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)

Requirement/Conditions

Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least a diploma with merit/distinction (for current diploma students), or at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent (for current undergraduates)
Have completed at least one semester of study in health science disciplines at local polytechnics, local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities
Excellent CCA
Strong Leadership
Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
Good communication skills

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