{"id":5905,"date":"2026-09-01T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T01:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/?p=5905"},"modified":"2026-09-01T11:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T03:56:34","slug":"g-kandasamy-scholarship-award-2026-02","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/g-kandasamy-scholarship-award-2026-02\/","title":{"rendered":"G KANDASAMY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5904 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aupe.org.sg\/union\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/G-Kandascholarship-2026.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Apply Here: <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4gi9jJd?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSM0JzSndEU3c4WEVpdzd0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq5xisuGAJMhoHxhQRRJWSf_T7_Bwy445INel2WXIOkIPQuXyhm0r_Yz6f3U_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4gi9jJd<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Enquiries: membership@aupe.org.sg<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>APPLICATION GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Introduction<br \/>\n<\/strong>1. The G Kandasamy Scholarship aims to inspire union leaders and members of the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE) towards lifelong learning and to<br \/>\nsupport them in pursuing their aspirations and academic education at recognised universities\/polytechnics\/institutes of higher learning.2. The Scholarship is funded by the G Kandasamy Endowment Fund that was established for the education advancement of union leaders and members.<strong>Level and Field of Study<\/strong>3. This Scholarship is for full-time\/part-time diploma\/degree with local polytechnics\/universities or EduTrust-certified private education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>4. Applicants who are currently pursuing a diploma or degree programme may also apply for this Scholarship for the balance of his\/her course fees from the point of<br \/>\nsuccessful application. No retrospective payment will be made for any course fees incurred prior to successful application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><br \/>\n5. An applicant should fulfil the following criteria:<br \/>\na. Be a fully paid-up union member of AUPE with at least 3 years membership tenure;<br \/>\nb. Has leadership qualities or commitment to serving the community and be of good character;<br \/>\nc. Not be a holder of any scholarship, bursary or other similar award given by<br \/>\nGovernment, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) or any other body;<br \/>\nd. Should already be in the course of study or applying for admission to a<br \/>\nuniversity\/polytechnic\/institute of higher learning for the course of study. The<br \/>\naward will only be given to an applicant who has successfully gained<br \/>\nadmission into the institute of higher learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Value of Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6. The Scholarship will cover 80% of the course fees on reimbursement basis, subject to a cap of $15,000 inclusive of GST.<br \/>\n7. There will be up to 2 awards per year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Service Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8. Recipient of the Scholarship will:<br \/>\n\u2022 Be an ambassador of AUPE at his\/her respective workplace; and<br \/>\n\u2022 Assist AUPE at orientation briefings, members\u2019 engagement activities or annual AUPE functions at least twice a year for the duration of the study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Documents Required for Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9. Applicant should submit the following:<br \/>\n\u2022 Completed application form;<br \/>\n\u2022 Curriculum Vitae;<br \/>\n\u2022 Copies of educational certificates and transcripts\/results;<br \/>\n\u2022 Letter of employment from the employer<br \/>\n\u2022 Detailed outline of the course of study;<br \/>\n\u2022 Letter of acceptance or provisional acceptance from the university\/polytechnic\/institution of higher learning;<br \/>\n\u2022 Letter of recommendation from current supervisor\/employer;<br \/>\ni. Personal Statement to share with us, in not more than 1000 words, on: What are your aspirations and what you hope to achieve with your studies;<br \/>\nii. How you can contribute to the Labour Movement and the workplace with your skills and competencies; and<br \/>\niii. How you have demonstrated leadership qualities or have taken higher responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10. All applications must be submitted to AUPE by 30 September 2026. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4gi9jJd\">HERE<\/a> to apply.<br \/>\nFor any enquiries, please email <a href=\"mailto:membership@aupe.org.sg\">membership@aupe.org.sg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decision of the Selection Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>11. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. 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