More graduating youth to benefit from NTUC’s bond-free scholarship with leadership training
This is part of the labour movement’s commitment to scaling up job-matching support for the youth.
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is expanding its bond-free scholarship programme, the NTUC Starter Awards, to offer 150 students from ITE campuses, polytechnics and universities for the 2026 intake, up from 135 students since its launch in 2024. In addition to financial aid ranging from $6,000 to $16,000, depending on the institute, awardees will receive personalised four-month mentorship, a chance to travel abroad for industry insights, and the opportunity to lead community immersion projects.
NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng announced the larger intake at the NTUC Youth 21st anniversary dinner, highlighting the importance of supporting young people as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market. The labour movement aims to equip graduating youth with skills, confidence and networks to navigate the uncertain transition from school to work.
NTUC has also organised career fairs in July, connecting over 300 employers to more than 900 fresh graduates and young professionals, with 800 job interviews conducted onsite. NTUC Youth has impacted over 16,000 people since its inception, with the new expansion set to scale up job-matching support for the youth in Singapore.
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