Civic Action Fellowship
Encourage social service sector professionals and active volunteers to deepen their expertise and develop new approaches to achieving social good.
Last updated 4 May 2026
This Fellowship gives me the space to build a more inclusive digital future where no one is left behind. ~ Joshua Tseng
Overview
The Civic Action Fellowship offers full-time and part-time sabbaticals for social service professionals and active volunteers in the social field to develop innovative approaches that benefit the community.
Hosted jointly with the Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Singapore University of Social Science (SUSS), the Fellowship provides access to academic resources, mentorship, and networks to strengthen your leadership and impact.
They will also have time to ground their ideas in real-world contexts and build capabilities for implementation and scaling, as well as develop and pilot meaningful civic initiatives.
Fellows may:
Explore new approaches to achieving social impact, based on existing evidence or fresh research they undertake (including in collaboration with researchers).
Pursue experimental projects aimed at advancing the civic good — either within their existing organisations or in new settings.
Gain knowledge or experience in new areas, including in adjacent fields to social sector work, that could support them in leading future initiatives.
Civic Action Fellowship tracks
Choose from two dedicated tracks to empower your next step:
Details of the respective tracks
Track | Full-time sabbatical | Part-time sabbatical |
|---|---|---|
Duration | 12 months | Up to 24 months |
Commitment | Full-time focus on Fellowship project/ venture | 50% part-time commitment on Fellowship project/ venture over a longer duration. |
Support | Financial support available for awarded Fellows. | |
Eligibility criteria
To apply, you must be:
A Singapore citizen.
With at least 5 years of work or active volunteering experience in the social or civic sector.
Assessment criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the following aspects:
Experience, skills, and growth potential to drive positive change
Demonstrate strong values alignment, compassion for others, and a genuine desire to contribute to social good
Our partners
This Fellowship is made possible with the support of:
Quantedge Foundation
SMU
SUSS
Join our online information sessions!
In this session, you will learn about:
Fellowship opportunities and journey
Assessment and selection approach
Key timelines and next steps
Information Sessions: 7 May | 11 May | 18 May
View full schedule in the link below.
Take your next step forward with the Civic Action Fellowship.
For more information
For enquiries, email us at pc_enquiry@ncss.gov.sg
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