<p>The NTUC Starter Awards are bond-free scholarships for Singaporean students at partner Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). Beyond the financial award, recipients undertake a one-year leadership development journey covering workshops, community immersion projects, mentorship, and an overseas learning journey.</p><ul><li>Open to Singapore citizens at partner IHLs: ITE Year 1 students (3-year Higher Nitec) and full-time NYP, NP, SP, TP, NTU and SIT students who are not in their final year</li><li>Award quantum: $2,000 per academic year (ITE), $3,000 per academic year (Polytechnics), $4,000 per academic year (NTU, SIT)</li><li>Bond-free; awardees must hold NTUC membership on accepting the award and remain a member throughout their course of studies</li><li>Leadership programme includes orientation, teambuilding, training, community immersion, and overseas trip</li><li>Awardees expected to maintain at least 75% attendance across leadership sessions</li><li>Selection is via the online application with required documents, and a group interview for shortlisted candidates</li></ul><p>Application typically opens around August each year via the NTUC Starter Awards page.</p>