Professional Development
SkillsFuture Study Award for HR
The SkillsFuture Study Award for HR is one of the key initiatives under the HR Industry Manpower Plan (HRIMP) to strengthen the HR profession in Singapore. It supports HR professionals to continually deepen their skills in the sector, allowing them to be more effective in developing people strategies that benefit the workforce and support business transformation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans with at least two years of HR work experience (including unemployed individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce)
- Committed to deepening skills in HR
- Has a track record of contributing to learning and training of self and/or others in HR
- Not a previous recipient of any SkillsFuture Study Award
- Not a recipient of any fully funded scholarship/sponsorship for the same course(s)
- Must not have commenced the course at the point of application
- Eligibility Criteria: Course(s) must commence no later than Mar 2022 for the Aug 2021 window.
- For courses that comprise several modules, applicants must complete all modules leading to the full qualification (e.g. to achieve a Certification of Completion)
Application Period
Annual Application Windows |
Courses that start within this period |
|---|---|
| Opens 5 Aug – 30 Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 – Mar 2022 |
*Note: The SkillsFuture Study Award scheme will be discontinued from 1 Apr 2022 onwards. The Aug 2021 intake will be the last intake for the study award.
For information on SFSA application, please visit https://programmes.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000054
What is the SkillsFuture Study Award for HR?
The SkillsFuture Study Award for HR is one of the key initiatives under the HR Industry Manpower Plan (HRIMP) to strengthen the HR profession in Singapore. It supports HR professionals to continually deepen their skills in the sector, allowing them to be more effective in developing people strategies that benefit the workforce and support business transformation.
What will I receive under the SkillsFuture Study Award for HR? What can I use it for?
You will receive a monetary award of $5,000 which you can use to defray your out-of-pocket expenses associated with the HR course that you will be taking. It can be used on top of existing Government course fee subsidies.
Who can apply for the SkillsFuture Study Award for HR? What are the eligibility criteria?
The SkillsFuture Study Award for HR is targeted at Singaporeans with at least two years of HR work experience and are looking to further develop their careers.
For more details on the eligibility criteria, please click here.
Are Public Officers eligible for SkillsFuture Study Award?
No. The Public Service is committed towards the skills deepening of public officers and government agencies offer a range of training and development schemes to support the skills upgrading of public officers. As such, public officers are encouraged to apply for the in-house schemes instead of the SkillsFuture Study Award.
What are the HR courses that are supported under SkillsFuture Study Award for HR?
The SkillsFuture Study Award for HR supports all relevant HR courses including certificate, diploma, postgraduate diploma, degree and HR professional development programmes. Applicants are encouraged to take up IHRP-accredited courses. These courses are aligned with the IHRP’s Body of Competencies and the Skills Framework for HR, and support IHRP certification and/or re-certification.
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