Supporting the Next Generation of Mental Health Professionals

The Master of Clinical Mental Health & Psychotherapy (MCMHP) is made possible through the generous support of our scholarship donors, whose contributions help nurture a skilled and compassionate mental health workforce for Singapore.

Their philanthropy directly enables aspiring mental health counsellors to pursue advanced training, regardless of financial background, and empowers our students to serve communities with confidence, competence, and care. Through these scholarships, donors play a vital role in strengthening mental health services and expanding access to evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy support.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our donors for their commitment to advancing mental health education and for believing in the potential of our students. Their partnership helps cultivate future mental health counsellors who will uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and positively impact the well-being of our communities.

Available Scholarships

Supported by: Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation (EESF)

This scholarship is open to full-time applicants of all nationalities enrolled in the Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP) programme. It covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend of SGD 3,000 over the programme duration. There are no service bond requirements.

Scholarship opportunities may be offered to support outstanding candidates pursuing MCMHP. Applicants will be able to indicate their interest in any available scholarships during the application process, and all scholarships open for that intake will be listed within the application form.

Scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive. All awards are determined by the Scholarship Committee and assessment panel through a rigorous and transparent evaluation process guided by predefined criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include additional requirements such as written submissions, video introductions, or interviews. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the eligibility criteria carefully and to submit all required documents by the stated deadline.

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Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

The programme offers full and partial scholarships to recognise the academic excellence, leadership qualities, and special talents of our students. Applicants for these scholarships must meet all of the following requirements.

  • Candidates must be enrolled in the MCMHP programme
  • Must demonstrate a strong passion for helping those in need
  • Possess strong leadership qualities along with good character and conduct
  • Be passionate about and dedicated to serving the community
  • Have strong academic results and good co-curricular activity records
  • Currently not receiving any other scholarships or sponsorships
  • Demonstrate a commitment to serve in any of the social service, mental healthcare, or education public sectors for 2 years upon graduation

    Other Scholarships & Funding Options​

    Prospective students may consider external funding schemes that support allied-health, community-care, or social-service–oriented training. These may provide partial or full support for tuition and other costs — though eligibility and terms vary by scheme.

    The Community Care Manpower Development Award (CCMDA) is administered by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) and aims to support the attraction, development, and retention of manpower in the Community Care sector. CCMDA is opened to both in-service staff working in the Community Care sector as well as students and mid-career switchers with a strong motivation to pursue a career in the Community Care Sector.

    MCMHP is a pre-approved programme under CCMDA. 

    Prospective students are encouraged to visit the AIC website for the latest eligibility criteria, funding levels, and application requirements: https://www.aic.sg/partners/community-care-manpower-development-awards/ 

    Past Named Scholarships

    The Holywell Foundation Scholarship was established by the Holywell Foundation.

    BinjaiTree, founded by Mr Hsieh Fu Hua, is a Singapore-based philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting local charities and social enterprises. The organisation works closely with the community in bringing sustained contributions, with a primary focus on the improvement of mental health, development of the arts and social services.

    The Choo-Lim Scholarship was established by Professor Choo Chiau Beng in loving memory of his parents, Mr Choo Lye Heng and Mdm Lim Swee Hiang. The Scholarship is intended to recognise and support social service and healthcare practitioners as they embark on specialised clinical training and psychotherapy in mental health to serve the community.

    In partnership with the Community Foundation of Singapore, the donor of the Mind Science Centre Scholarship wishes to be recognised as the Mind the Gap 200 Fund. As Singapore’s first collective of donor-advised funds, this initiative is dedicated to tackling social issues across various sectors. The collective offers support in four key areas: community, education, healthcare, and sustainability.

    Made possible by the generous contribution of the Wong family, the Fei Yue Youth – MSC Scholarship empowers the recipient to advance expertise in mental health care with a dedication to the social service sector, propelling Fei Yue’s mission of transforming lives, fostering resilience, strengthening families, and building an empowered community for generations to come.

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