Be the Voice and Advocate of Vulnerable Children
I chose to take up a career in the social service sector, even though there were many other options available in the civil service. What matters to me is to be able to have positive impact on others, make a difference in their lives and help individuals realise their full potential. To be able to give a part of my life to enrich and build the lives of others is of great significance to me.

Kee Poh Li
Local Merit Scholarship (MCYS)
BSocSci, Social Work (Hons), National University of Singapore

A Shoulder to Rely on
Problems are part and parcel of life. Everyone has his fair share. The key is that others' problems are not theirs alone; their issues are ours too. In fact, this is the central tenet in my field of work - social work. MCYS scholarship has mapped out an ideal career path for me. It allows me to discern a close fit between my chosen career, my beliefs and desire to help others.

Ng Kok Hoe
Local Merit Scholarship (MCYS)
BSocSci, Social Work (Hons), National University of Singapore

Deriving Satisfaction Through Helping Others
Sufian was first introduced to Social Work by his seniors when he entered university. Since then, he has not looked back. He found a deep sense of satisfaction in helping to relieve the burden of another fellow human being. The challenges that Sufian faces on a daily basis requires him to be both emotionally and mentally prepared to deal with them. These challenges have also taught him to pace himself and strike a good balance between work and personal life.

Muhammad Abu Sufian Bin Hanafi
Social Work Training Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Social Work), National University of Singapore

Warming the Hearts of the Needy
Bavani thoroughly enjoyed doing the Social work modules in her first year of university and found that they stimulated her intellectual and personal growth. Since then, she had found the conviction to be in this profession as she comes in contact with clients in need. Bavani’s bubbly personality comes through and puts people at ease right away. Graduating this year, she is ready to face her share of challenges and look forward to having the immeasurable job satisfaction that will keep her going in this line of work.

Bavani Pillai
VWOs-Charities Capability Fund Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Social Work), National University of Singapore

Making a Meaningful Difference
Being an occupational therapist enables me to see beyond a person's disability. By tapping onto their strengths, I empower them in realizing their potential to lead a meaningful and purposeful life. My passion to work with the elderly gives me immense satisfaction especially when I am able to make a difference in their lives by being their advocate.

Sharon Sim
VWOs-Charities Capability Fund Scholarship
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons), La Trobe University, Australia

Unleashing the Potential Within You
The NCSS-VCF scholarship is one of the best things to happen to me. It is with the help of the scholarship that I am able to undertake my course of interest. Moreover, I am given a chance to serve NCSS to fulfill my goal of helping people and bringing about positive changes in the society with my knowledge in psychology.