People's Association

PA Youth Leaders Scholarship – an undergraduate scholarship with a difference

If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can find an area that you are passionate about, be it youth, active ageing, sports, arts and culture, social development or community leadership, the PA Youth Leaders Scholarship is for you.

As a PA scholar, you will have a rich experience of community organising and leadership through involvement in community projects, regular engagement with grassroots and PA leaders, job placements in various strategic units, and participation in overseas attachments and programmes. You can look forward to a fulfilling and challenging career with many opportunities to develop your potential to the fullest. 

Types of Scholarship

We offer local and overseas undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students with a heart and who are keen to grow the community with us.

Upon completion of their studies, scholars will work with PA for a period of four years and six years for local and overseas scholarship respectively.

Eligibility Criteria

If you:

•    Are a Singapore Citizen
•    Have excellent academic results: 'A’ level, polytechnic diploma, undergraduate results, and/or other
     equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate)
•    Possess leadership qualities displayed through active participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
     and/or community/volunteer service, especially in leadership positions
•    Love to work with people

We welcome you to apply for the PA Youth Leaders Scholarship.

Fields of Study

Scholars may pursue any course of study that has relevance to the different areas of work at PA. The recommended choice of study includes Community Development, Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development, Organisational Learning / Organisational Development, Mass Communication, Project Management, Public Policy Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Business Administration, Accountancy, Marketing, Sociology, Gerontology and Political Science.

Tenable Universities

The undergraduate scholarships are applicable to courses at renowned overseas universities and the four local universities, namely National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University and Singapore University of Technology and Design.

Benefits of the Scholarship Award

•    Full tuition and compulsory fees
•    Monthly maintenance allowance
•    Pre-studies allowance
•    Sponsorship for approved student exchange programme
•    Return airfare (for overseas universities)
•    Medical/Health insurance (where required by the university)

Application of the Scholarship

Application for the PA Youth Leaders Scholarship will open in February 2013 and close two weeks after the release of the ‘A’ level results in March 2013.  

Mid-term undergraduates who have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate studies with exemplary results may apply for the mid-term scholarship from July to August 2012.

Come create a great home and caring community with us.

If you are interested to apply for the PA Youth Leaders Scholarship, please login and complete an online application form. Find out more about the PA Youth Leaders Scholarship through the FAQs on Scholarship.