Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Professional Development Sponsorship
The Professional Development Sponsorship provides funding for in-service staff at social service agencies to achieve their first recognised qualifications in social work and psychology. It also offers training support for additional graduate and postgraduate studies in social services. A bond period pegged to study duration applies. Liquidated damages apply for non-compliance.
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a permanent staff member (Singaporean or PR) of an NCSS member or MSF-funded SSA
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Must not be receiving other government funding for the same studies (except MOE subsidy)
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Must not be eligible for Career Conversion Programme for social workers
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Must have been accepted into an approved Bachelor/Graduate Diploma/Masters programme
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Course must not have already commenced
How to Apply
1. Secure acceptance into an approved programme 2. Apply via the OurSG Grants (OSG) portal at oursggrants.gov.sg 3. Check the PCG submission dates PDF for deadlines 4. Upon approval, supporting agency signs NCSS funding agreement 5. Awardee must fulfil bond duration with the supporting agency after completing the course
Claims and Disbursement
Disbursed in tranches. Upon approval, the supporting agency signs a funding agreement. Bond period applies: Graduate Diploma ~1.5 years, Degree ~4 years, Masters ~2 years. Liquidated damages for non-compliance: total disbursed amount plus 10% compounded interest per annum.
Frequently Asked Questions
It funds social service agency staff to achieve their first recognised qualifications in social work and psychology, covering up to 75% of course fees (capped at $99,400) for degree programmes.
Yes. Bond duration is pegged to study duration: ~1.5 years for Graduate Diploma, ~4 years for Degree, ~2 years for Masters. You must remain with the supporting agency after completing the course.
Liquidated damages apply: the total disbursed amount plus 10% compounded interest per annum, payable to NCSS in one lump sum within three months.