CCMDA How To Apply

How to Apply

AIC offers the Community Care Manpower Development Awards to students seeking sponsorships for their studies in approved courses and are passionate to join the Community Care sector upon graduation.

Value of Sponsorship (Full/Mid-Term)

  • Sponsorship covers tuition fees and compulsory charges, and a one-off book allowance.
  • No back payment of sponsorship benefits for mid-term applicants.

Value of Sponsorship (Full/Mid-Term)

  • Up to 3 years for local studies or up to 5 years for overseas studies, depending on the sponsorship quantum.

More information on the application requirements can be found below. Expand the respective sections to find out more!

Requirements

  • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
  • Strong motivation and interest to serve in the Community Care sector.
  • Genuine interest and aptitude for chosen discipline.
  • Possess good co-curricular activity records.
  • Applicants must be found suitable and supported by a Community Care Organisation.

Full-Term Applicants

  • Good GCE N/O/A Level results.
  • Good GPA for Diploma students.
  • Successful admission into awarded course of study in approved local/overseas institutes.

Mid-Term Applicants

  • Complete at least one semester of related studies in approved local/overseas institutes.
  • Existing NITEC/ Diploma students with good GPA results.

Course and Country of Study

Course Institution Country
Higher NITEC in Community Care and Social Services ITE College East Singapore
Diploma in Integrated Community Care Republic Polytechnic Singapore
Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology Temasek Polytechnic Singapore

Reputable institutions overseas can also be approved on case-by-case basis.
List above is non-exhaustive, you may wish to contact the CCMDA Secretariat to check if your course of interest can be considered for approval.

Application period: Open all-year round

Requirements

  • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
  • Strong motivation and interest to serve in the Community Care sector.
  • Genuine interest and aptitude for chosen discipline.
  • Possess good co-curricular activity records.
  • Applicants must be found suitable and supported by a Community Care Organisation.

Full-Term Applicants

  • Good GCE N/O/A Level results.
  • Good GPA for Diploma students.
  • Successful admission into awarded course of study in approved local/overseas institutes.

Mid-Term Applicants

  • Complete at least one semester of related studies in approved local/overseas institutes.
  • Existing NITEC/ Diploma/ Degree students with good GPA results.

Course and Country of Study

Course Institution Country
NITEC in Nursing Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Diploma in Nursing Nanyang Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic 		Singapore
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bachelor of Science (Nursing – Top up Degree for Singapore Diploma Nurses) 		National University of Singapore
Singapore Institute of Technology 		Singapore

Reputable universities overseas can also be approved on case-by-case basis.
List above is non-exhaustive, you may wish to contact the CCMDA Secretariat to check if your course of interest can be considered for approval.

Application period: Open all-year round

Requirements

  • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
  • Strong motivation and interest to serve in the Community Care sector.
  • Genuine interest and aptitude for chosen discipline.
  • Possess good co-curricular activity records.
  • Applicants must be found suitable and supported by a Community Care Organisation.

Full-Term Applicants

  • Good GCE O/A Level results.
  • Good GPA for Diploma students.
  • Successful admission into awarded course of study in approved local/overseas institutes.

Mid-Term Applicants

  • Complete at least one semester of related studies in approved local/overseas institutes.
  • Existing Diploma/ Degree students with good GPA results.

Course and Country of Study

Course Institution Country
Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Speech and Language Therapy Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Work National University of Singapore Singapore
Bachelor of Social Work Singapore University of Social Sciences Singapore
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dietetics and Nutrition Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore
Bachelor of Counselling Singapore University of Social Sciences Singapore
Bachelor of Psychology Singapore University of Social Sciences Singapore

Reputable universities overseas can also be approved on case-by-case basis.
List above is non-exhaustive, you may wish to contact the CCMDA Secretariat to check if your course of interest can be considered for approval.

Application period: Open all-year round

For enquiries, please contact the CCMDA Secretariat at 6632 1144 or email [email protected].

Scholarships

AIC also partners MOH Holdings (MOHH) to attract, develop and groom talent into future leaders in the Community Care sector, through the award of the Community Care Scholarship and Community Nursing Scholarship. More details can be found on the Healthcare Scholarships website.