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Springboard Fellowship

Empower individuals bouncing back from setbacks in life to embark on new pathways, through education, upskilling, employment, or entrepreneurship.

Last updated 21 April 2026

Applications for the Springboard Fellowship opens 4 May - 12 Jun 2026.

A yellow banner showing a man and his quote.
I challenged myself to lead others out of darkness.
— Robin Tay, ex-offender turned Deputy Director (Operations)

Overview

The Springboard Fellowship uplifts individuals who overcome significant life challenges and are ready to chart new paths forward. 

Whether through education and upskilling for meaningful employment or starting a business, the Springboard Fellowship supports Fellows with the tools, training, and networks to rebuild their lives — and inspire others to do the same.

Springboard Fellowship tracks

Choose from two dedicated tracks to empower your next step: 

Details of the respective tracks

Track 

Education and upskill for employment 

Education and upskill for entrepreneurship 

Duration

2 years 

Support

  • Training

  • Mentorship

  • Hiring opportunities

  • Training

  • Mentorship

  • Seed funding for entrepreneurship


Eligibility criteria 

To apply, you must: 

  • Be a Singaporean citizen aged 18 and above

  • Demonstrate resilience in overcoming significant life challenges

  • Have a clear motivation and concrete steps/plans to rebuild your life

  • Not currently a recipient of a full scholarship or similar fellowship 

  • Able to commit full-time to a two-year programme

Assessment criteria 

We are looking for individuals with: 

  • A powerful personal story of resilience and growth

  • Clear goals and commitment to their next chapter

  • Motivation to pursue change for themselves and others

  • Potential to inspire and uplift their communities

Please note that the Fellowship is designed for individuals who are ready to explore new pathways after experiencing significant life challenges or setbacks. It is not intended to provide financial assistance or business recovery support.

Our partners 

This Fellowship is made possible with the support of:

  • Singapore Institute of Management

  • Temasek and Temasek Foundation

For more information 

For enquiries, email us at pc_enquiry@ncss.gov.sg.

Join our online information session!

In this session, you will learn about:

  • Fellowship opportunities and journey

  • Assessment and selection approach

  • Key timelines and next steps

Information Session: 30 Apr, Thu, 10 - 11am

Register for a Session

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