Springboard Fellowship
Empower individuals bouncing back from setbacks in life to embark on new pathways, through education, upskilling, employment, or entrepreneurship.
Last updated 5 January 2026
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Applications for the Springboard Fellowship are now closed.
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 |
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Duration | 2 years | |
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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
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.
