Master of Clinical Mental Health & Psychotherapy Scholarships
Overview
The Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy (MCMHP) Course Scholarship Programme, made available through philanthropic donations, is awarded to outstanding individuals who show a strong dedication to social service, mental healthcare, and education services, and exhibit strong leadership qualities and potential to return and contribute towards these sectors in Singapore. These scholarships will enable more professionals to be trained to become mental health practitioners and counsellors, equipping them with essential counselling and psychotherapy skills to assist individuals facing mental health challenges in clinical and community settings.
Scholarship Requirements
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 full-time students enrolled in the MCMHP programme
- Applicants must be citizens of Singapore or Malaysia to qualify for the respective scholarships
- 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
- Obligated to serve in any of the social service, mental healthcare, or education public sectors for three years upon graduation
List of Named Scholarships
Holywell Foundation Scholarship
BinjaiTree Scholarship
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.
Choo-Lim Scholarship
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.
Mind Science Centre Scholarship
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.
Fei Yue Youth – MSC Scholarship
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.