Apply for CDG-EB Impact Sustainability Education Grant

A first-of-its-kind grant in Singapore which aims to transform the lives of underserved Singaporean and Asean youths who have plans to enrol in a tertiary education course with a focus of sustainability and sustainable development.

Funding Information

• The grant awards the recipients up to $S5,000 each to cover education expenses, such as tuition fees, at their school of choice. Students who are under this grant, may also be receiving funding and/or financial assistance from other sources.

What does the EB Impact community offer?

• Opportunities for mentoring and leadership development: ‍
  • Grant recipients will have access to mentoring and leadership development opportunities, including networking opportunities, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Community and networking events with youth professionals in the sustainability space
  • Mentorship opportunities with high-level executives (CSOxChange)
  • Opportunity to be part of their flagship programmes (Sustainability Exchange and Sustainability Media Academy) for enhanced learning
  • Opportunity to participate in up-skilling workshops and sustainability courses
  • Internship placement opportunities with ComfortDelGro, where suited.

Target Audience

• Underprivileged youths pursuing a full-time sustainability or environment-related diploma or degree, with an interest in having a career in sustainability.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is eligible for those intending to study sustainability related majors in diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate education. You can be an existing or an incoming student in a sustainability-related tertiary programme, to be eligible for the grant.
• This grant is open to Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs), and citizens of other Asean countries.
• Applicants must:
  • Be a citizen of an Asean country (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Myanmar)
  • Between the ages of 17 to 35 years from 1st Jan 2024
  • If based in Singapore: Have a Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of $3,500 or below per month.
  • If based in other Asean countries: PCI suitability will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Apply first!
  • Be studying a tertiary course that relates to the field of sustainability and sustainable development.
  • Diploma programme at polytechnics
  • Bachelors/Masters/Doctoral Degree at universities
  • The institution has to based in the Asean region
  • Demonstrate academic merit, a strong commitment to community service and leadership and have strong interest in a sustainability career.

For more information, visit EB Impact.