Yvon Bock Scholarship
The Yvon Bock Scholarship was established to support financially disadvantaged but deserving undergraduates pursuing either the full-time Nursing or Nursing (Pre-registration and Specialty Training) undergraduate degree programmes offered by Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Are pursuing either one of the following undergraduate degree programmes offered by the Institute:
- the full-time Nursing; or
- Nursing (Pre-registration and Specialty Training);
- Are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents;
- Have achieved outstanding academic results as the Institute may in its sole discretion determine; and
- Preference will be given to undergraduates who have made significant contributions beyond academic studies to the Institute or the community as determined by the Institute in its sole discretion.
Benefits and Obligation of Scholarship:
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Each scholarship is valued at S$10,000 and is applicable for one academic year.
- The Scholarship shall be used for the Recipient’s educational expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, expenses for any overseas immersion programmes conducted by the Institute, and fees for other educational activities organised by the Institute.
- Recipients who have already been awarded the Scholarship for one year of study may apply to receive and be considered for the Scholarship in a subsequent year of study, subject to the fulfilment of the above selection criteria, and with the recommendation of the Institute and the selection by the Selection Committee.
- The Recipients may accept other scholarships, bursaries, grants or awards concurrently.
About the Donor
The Scholarship is made possible by a gift from Yvon Bock, CEO and Founder of Hegen. This scholarship celebrates Yvon's inspiring mission to uplift 100 million mothers worldwide, reflecting her unwavering dedication to advancing healthcare and wellness. Through vital education, coaching and antenatal support, Yvon is empowering mothers to thrive in parenthood. Founded in 2015, Hegen is a globally recognised brand, renowned for enhancing the breastfeeding experience for parents around the world.
How To Apply
Matriculated students may access the online application form via the SIT Student Intranet - IN4SIT.
Applicants will need to complete and submit the online application form after uploading all required supporting documents through the application portal by the given deadline. Scholarship applicants are expected to upload an endorsed Letter of Recommendation and their SIT Record of Achievement (where applicable).