Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Sabbatical Leave Scheme
The Sabbatical Leave Scheme offers social service professionals 10 weeks of paid leave with salary support of up to $15,000. Available for Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and EIPIC teachers. After completing the sabbatical, recipients may be asked to mentor junior professionals and must conduct a sharing session and submit a written report.
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be registered with relevant professional body (SASW for social workers, AHPC for allied health, SPS for psychologists, SAC for counsellors)
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Minimum 5 years of direct work experience in the sector
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Must be employed at an NCSS member or MSF-funded organisation
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Must not currently be serving any bonds
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Discuss proposed sabbatical plans with employer before applying
How to Apply
1. Discuss sabbatical plans with your current employer 2. Apply via the OurSG Grants (OSG) portal at oursggrants.gov.sg 3. Quarterly application deadlines: 31 March, 31 July, 30 September, 30 November 4. Wait for application outcome (approx 2.5 months after deadline) 5. Accept programme addendum via OurSG portal before proceeding with leave
Claims and Disbursement
After sabbatical, conduct a sharing session within your organisation and submit a written report to your employer and NCSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
It provides 10 weeks of paid leave with salary support of up to $15,000 for social service professionals to rejuvenate. Available for social workers, OTs, PTs, speech therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and EIPIC teachers.
Quarterly: 31 March (outcome by 15 June), 31 July (outcome by 15 October), 30 September (outcome by 15 December), 30 November (outcome by 15 February).
Conduct a sharing session within your organisation, submit a written report to your employer and NCSS, and you may be asked to mentor junior professionals.