Rationale

The scholarship uses the name of the late Dr Bobby Sng to celebrate his life and ministry, especially in the three areas he is most passionate about: in Bible missions, in community service, and in youth work. Hence, the scholarship aims to fund students pursuing theological studies who aspire to serve or already involved in the above three areas.

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Scope

Students pursuing theological studies involved in the following works:

1. Bible Missions

2. Community Service

3. Youth Work

 

Awarding Conditions

The BSSTS is awarded to deserving persons who fulfil the following criteria:

• Wish to pursue first degree in theological studies (undergraduate or postgraduate) in a Singapore theological institution. The relevance of the chosen courses will be decided by the Scholarship Committee.

• The current approved Singapore theological institutions are:

  • ACTS College

  • Baptist Theological Seminary (BTS)

  • Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST)

  • Discipleship Training Centre (DTC)

  • East Asia School of Theology (EAST)

  • Singapore Bible College (SBC)

  • TCA College

  • Trinity Theological College (TTC)

• Commit to work or serve in the following areas for at least three (3) years after graduation:

  • Bible Missions

  • Community Service

  • Youth Work

 

Application Criteria

All applications to BSSTS must fulfil the following criteria:

• Applicant must be Singaporean or PR

• Applicant must be an active member of a local church

• Applicant must be in financial needs

• Applicant must complete the application forms and submit all the required documents

 

Application to BSSTS is open throughout the year, however the Scholarship Committee will usually deliberate and make the awarding decision at least once a year.

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Detailed Terms and Conditions

• Scholarship is prioritized to be awarded to those who are about to enter their theological study. Exception will be decided by the Scholarship Committee.

• There is no age limit for the applicant. Grant will be given based on the applicant’s potential, character, and commitment to the scope of the scholarship.

• Scholarship will only be disbursed to those who are already admitted to the undergraduate program of one of the above theological institutions, either full-time or part-time (official admission letter is required)

• Scholarship will cover academic/tuition fees and book allowances, excluding accommodation, meal plan, and other expenses (like mission trips, insurance, etc.)

• The scholarship recipient must sign and undertake the following:

“I solemnly declare that should I be awarded a Bobby Sng Scholarship for Theological Studies (BSS TS); I will undertake the following:

• That on completion of the degree/studies for which the BSS TS has been awarded, I shall be involved in full time work in the area of bible missions, community service, or youth work, for at least 3 years, failing which I shall return the scholarship award in full to the scholarship committees

• That during the period of my studies, I shall send written reports to the Scholarship Committees at the end of each term/semester, informing of my academic progress as well as personal developments. The Scholarship Committees reserve the right to cease further scholarship payments or demand return of the scholarship award if academic results or other factors do not justify further support

• That I shall do my utmost, God being my helper, to complete with merit or better, the course of study for which the BSS TS has been awarded, so as to be a faithful and responsible steward of God’s gracious provision.

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• The scholarship recipient is encouraged to do their ministry internship, as required by their theological institution, at the organizations related to the scope of the scholarship.

• The scholarship recipient is not allowed to change their theological institution or course of study.

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For further enquiries, please write to scholarship@bible.org.sg.