ECDA Scholarships
The ECDA Scholarships are offered to outstanding and deserving in-service Early Childhood educators who wish to pursue a Bachelor or Master degree in Early Childhood (EC) Education. We strongly encourage existing EC educators who have demonstrated strong leadership potential and are committed to taking on larger roles in their organisations or the Early Childhood sector to apply.
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Application Windows
There are two application windows in a year.
| Course Intake | ECDA Scholarships Application Window |
|---|---|
| July/August 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 – 31 Mar 2025 |
| January 2026 | 1 Aug 2025 – 29 Sep 2025 |
Programmes
The ECDA Scholarships are offered for the following programmes:
| Programmes | Eligibility Criteria, Benefits, Terms and Conditions |
|---|---|
| Master of Education (Early Childhood) at National Institute of Education | M Ed (EC) |
| Master of Early Childhood Education, at Singapore University of Social Sciences | MECED |
| Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Chinese), at Singapore University of Social Sciences | MECC |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Minor, at Singapore University of Social Sciences | ECE - MAJ |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood and Chinese Language Education, at Singapore University of Social Sciences | BECCE |
How to Apply
ECDA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (ECCE) BACHELOR AND MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- Interested applicants should first download the 'Applicant's Write-Up and Recommendation by Nominating Centre form' here. Please refer to the instructions in the form and ensure that you and your nominating centre have duly completed the form before proceeding to the next step.
- After completing the above form, go to this link to submit your Scholarship application on FormSG with the required supporting documents stated in the form. Please note that you will be required to log in to FormSG using your SingPass. (Note: If you do not have a Singpass account, you would need to register for an account. For more information on your eligibility and how to register for a Singpass account, please refer to Singpass website here.)
- If you did not receive an acknowledgement receipt email within 3 working days, kindly write in to ECDA_PP@ecda.gov.sg to check on your application status.
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