SCP Training Award
Synopsis:

This in-person course is conducted under the auspices of the Singapore Cooperation Programme Training Award (SCPTA).

This course will share Singapore’s approach to empower persons with disabilities and special needs to participate as integral and contributing citizens, and build a more inclusive society.


Topics:
  • Singapore's approach to governance and social inclusion
  • Singapore’s social policy landscape, key trends and challenges 
  • Policies and initiatives to support persons with disabilities 
  • Approaches and initiatives to promote social inclusion in education and sports
  • Efforts to improve employability for persons with disabilities and special needs

Who Should Attend:
  • Mid- to senior-level government officials involved in social policy planning and development;
  • Nominated by their respective governments;
  • Proficient in written and spoken English; 
  • In good health; and
  • Prepared to participate actively in the programme.

Eligible Countries/​Territories/​Organisations

Terms of Award
This course is sponsored by the Government of Singapore under the Singapore Cooperation Programme Training Award.

This award typically covers:
Insurance

Insurance

Course Fees

Course Fees

Accommodation

Accommodation

Per Diem

Per Diem

Daily Transfers

Daily Transfers


Application Procedure

Step 1 Invitation. The General Information Brochure will be conveyed to eligible countries/territories/intergovernmental organisations about three to six months prior to the commencement of a course. You can also find more information about courses under the SCP on this Website. 

Step 2 Application. Interested applicants should be qualified and holding portfolios relevant to the course you are applying for. Please submit your application online before the Closing Date for Nomination. Your application will be sent to your Supervisor and National Focal Point for Technical Assistance for endorsement.

Step 3 Confirmation. Successful applicants will receive a Conditional Letter of Acceptance via email. Please access the enclosed link to accept our invitation to participate in the course and submit any required supporting documents. Please ensure that (a) your passport or travel document is valid for at least six months from the date of your scheduled arrival in Singapore; (b) you have a valid entry visa for Singapore and relevant transit visas for your travel, if required and (c) a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers currently residing or with recent travel to countries with risk of yellow fever transmission in the past six days prior to arrival in Singapore. This requirement also applies to travellers who spent more than 12 hours in airport transit in these countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. To ensure your yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid upon arrival in Singapore, please get vaccinated at least two weeks before your travel date. Please refer to ICA’s website here for more details. 


In Partnership With
National Resilience
Empowering Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs
17 - 21 Nov 2025
In Person
Singapore
Applications open on 16 May 2025
Closing date for nomination 19 Sep 2025
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