Singapore is the 3rd safest country (source: Safe cities index 2021. EIU.) in the world and the most desirable city for international employees in Asia (source: Mercer 2019).

The Asian Nursing Scholarship was set up in 1994 by Ministry of Health (Singapore) to help sponsor about 200 ASEAN students each year to come study nursing diploma or degree in Singapore. Upon completion, these nurses are required to serve their bonds (normally 6 years) prior to returning to their homeland. But some would hopefully, also stay in Singapore to help supplement the local nursing force. Asian Nursing Scholarship programme is popular as Singapore has a reputation of providing world-class patient care. Since 2006, over 200 AMC students have been awarded the scholarship to study and work in Singapore.

Aspiring individuals ready to make a change are invited to develop their healthcare career through the Asian Nursing Scholarship (ANS). Successful applicants will have the opportunity to pursue a Nursing Diploma for free and work in one of the Singapore’s public healthcare institutions.

In addition to free full course fee and tuition grant, scholars will enjoy the following benefits:

One-way airfare from China to Singapore

Free preparatory courses in English

One-time settling-in and pre-studies allowance (S$500 upon arrival, S$1200 in April)

Free accommodation for three years of study in Singapore

Monthly allowance for three years of study (S$ 900)

Medical and hospitalisation benefits

Insurance coverage

Return air ticket upon completion of Diploma course and before commencement of work

Note:

All amounts stated above are subjected to revision

1 CNY ≈ 0.187 SGD

Applicants for the ANS need to meet the polytechnics’ academic requirements, of which English is one of the required subjects. The Nursing course is offered by Nanyang Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Both offer a 3-year, full-time diploma course preparing students to function competently as registered nurses in different care settings. Upon graduation, students will be registered with Singapore Nursing Board. The students need to serve MOHH (Ministry of Health Holdings) / public healthcare institution (monthly basic salary: SGD 2500, excluding fixed allowances, overtime pay and bonuses) determined by MOHH for 6 years after completion of the course.

Minimum Requirements for AMC students:

Physically and mentally healthy

Independent and adaptable

Below 25 years old

Good command of English

NCEE test-taker

Both Art and Science stream students are welcome to apply

1st year or 2nd year student of Anhui Medical College