ECDA Training Award (Polytechnic)
ECDA Training Award (Polytechnic)
The ECDA Training Award (Polytechnic) is open to students undergoing NIEC's full-time Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) diploma courses at either Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) or Temasek Polytechnic (TP). Please see detailed list below:
| Institution | Diploma in | Year of Study |
|---|---|---|
| NP and TP | Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) | 1,2,3 |
| NP | Tamil Studies with Early Education (TSE) | 1,2,3 |
What the ECDA Training Award (Polytechnic) offers
Key support from the ECDA Training Award includes the following:
- Full course sponsorship of fees, capped at fees payable by Singapore Citizens
- Learning Resource Grant of $1,050 for study-related expenses
- Monthly study allowance of $800
- Professional Development Grant, capped at $1,000 per academic year
- Other professional development and networking opportunities provided by ECDA
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for this award should meet the following requirements:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- First, second or third year student in a full-time ECCE diploma course at either NIEC (Ngee Ann Polytechnic) or NIEC (Temasek Polytechnic).
- Not concurrently hold or be serving out their bond for any scholarship, bursary or funding.
- Keen to start their career in the early childhood sector immediately after graduation.
How to Apply
The Training Award process and assessment begins at the start of each academic year.
Students will receive information via email from their lecturers/ECDA on the next steps.
For enquiries, please e-mail ECDA_PP@ecda.gov.sg.
Funding Professional Development (PD) for Training Award Recipients
The Professional Development (PD) Grant of up to S$1,000 per academic year is given to every ECDA Training Award Recipient to attend Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and other professional learning courses conducted locally and supported by ECDA.
The PD Grant is provided on a reimbursement basis and you are required to submit a claim upon completion of the courses. Please download the PD Grant prospectus for more details.
If you have any enquiries, please e-mail us at ECDA_PP@ecda.gov.sg.
Additional References
The Induction Booklet for New Early Childhood Educators is developed to help ECDA Training Award recipients assimilate into the EC workforce. It provides an overview of the EC sector and relevant resources to help graduants as they begin their career as an EC professional. Please download a copy of the booklet here.
The e-Resource Guide for Early Childhood Employers is specially curated for employers in the EC sector to support new educators in their transition from school to work and career growth. It also contains links to other resources you may find useful for the educators’ professional development. You may download a copy of the guide here.
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