1. Bursaries
SP-Administered Bursaries/ Scholarships/ Grants
Higher Education Bursary (Open fr 16 Nov to 17 Feb 2023)
Application for AY2022: 16 Nov 2022 to 17 Feb 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans
- Full-time Diploma students
- Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI*) of $2,250 and below, OR
Gross monthly Household Income (GHI^) of $9,000 and below - Not in receipt of the Higher Education Community Bursary (Previously CDC/CCC Bursary) in the same Academic Year
| Higher Education Bursary |
|---|
| Tier | PCI* | | GHI^ | Quantum |
|---|
1 | $1,725 or less | OR | $6,900 or less | $1,900 |
2 | $1,726 to $2,250 | $6,901 to $9,000 | $850 |
Application Procedures:
- Apply online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Apply for FAS)
- Prepare and upload supporting documents online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Uploading Supporting Documents for FAS) by following the steps in the Guide for Uploading Documents
- You may need:
1. Income Declaration Form (IDF) for 1 family member who is self-employed or unemployed including housewife. For more than 1 family members, use IDF for multiple pax instead. Delete any unused form if applicable.
2. Checklist of supporting documents to prepare for online uploading
3. Free phone apps such as CamScanner (Iphone and Android users), Scanbot, Adobe Scan, Scannable (iPhone users)
4. All students are encouraged to participate in the Interbank Giro Scheme.
If you do not have a GIRO account registered with SP, submit your e-GIRO application online (DBS/POSB acct holders only) OR Mail original completed Interbank GIRO Form to below: Softcopy of GIRO form will not be accepted.
Attn : Student Finance
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Admin Building level 2 Finance Dept
Singapore 139651
The processing time from application submission to receiving the bursary takes up to 3 months.
Successful applicants will be notified via their iChat email account on their application status after application closes.
Part-time students with PACE: Please refer to PACE website (Others > Financial Forms) for the MOE Bursary application form for the list of documents to submit. If you have further queries, you may call us at 6775 1133 or email us at
contactus@sp.edu.sg.
DFP Bursary for PFP students (Open fr 16 Nov to 17 Feb 2023)
Application for AY2022: 16 Nov - 17 Feb 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans
- PFP students
- Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI*) of $690 and below, OR
Gross monthly household income (GHI^) of $2,750 and below
| Diploma Foundation Programma (DFP) Bursary |
|---|
| PCI* | | GHI^ | Quantum |
|---|
$690 or less | OR
| $2,750 or less | $970 |
Application Procedures:
- Apply online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Apply for FAS)
- Prepare
and upload supporting documents online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Upload Supporting Documents for FAS) by following the steps in the Guide for Uploading Documents
- You may need:
1. Income Declaration Form (IDF) for 1 family member who is self-employed or unemployed including housewife. For more than 1 family members, use IDF for multiple pax instead. Delete any unused form if applicable.
2. Checklist of supporting documents to prepare for online uploading
3. Free phone apps such as CamScanner (Iphone and Android users), Scanbot, Adobe Scan, Scannable (iPhone users)
4. All students are encouraged to participate in the Interbank Giro Scheme.
If you do not have a GIRO account registered with SP, submit your e-GIRO application online (DBS/POSB acct holders only) OR Mail original completed Interbank GIRO Form to below: Softcopy of GIRO form will not be accepted.
Attn : Student Finance
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Admin Building level 2 Finance Dept
Singapore 139651
The processing time from application submission to receiving the bursary takes up to 3 months.
Successful applicants will be notified via their iChat email account on their application status.
Higher Education Community Bursary (Closed)
Application for AY2022 will open in Semester 2 from 17 Oct - 3 Nov 2022
Results: By end Dec 2022
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans
- Full-time Diploma students
- Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI*) of $1,000 and below, OR
Gross monthly household income (GHI^) of $4,000 and below - Not in receipt of the Higher Education Bursary (previously MOE Bursary) in the same Academic Year
| Higher Education Community Bursary |
|---|
| Tier | PCI* | | GHI^ | Quantum |
|---|
1 | $690 or less | OR | $2,750 or less | $2,750 |
2 | $691 - $1,000 | $2,751 - $4,000 | $2,400 |
Application Procedures:
- Apply online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Apply for FAS)
- Prepare and upload supporting documents online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Upload Supporting Documents for FAS) by following the steps in the Guide for Uploading Documents
- You may need:
1. Income Declaration Form (IDF) for 1 family member who is self-employed or unemployed including housewife. For more than 1 family members, use IDF for multiple pax instead. Delete any unused form if applicable.
2. Checklist of supporting documents to prepare for online uploading
3. Free phone apps such as CamScanner (Iphone and Android users), Scanbot, Adobe Scan, Scannable (iPhone users)
4. If you do not have a GIRO account registered with SP, submit your e-GIRO application online (DBS/POSB acct holders only) OR mail completed Interbank GIRO Form to below: Softcopy of GIRO form will not be accepted.
Attn : Student Finance
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Admin Building level 2 Finance Dept
Singapore 139651
The processing time from application submission to receiving the bursary takes up to 3 months. Please ensure that your address and contact no. in Student Portal are correct.
Successful applicants will be notified via their iChat email account on their application status after application closes.
Due to social distancing measures, the usual cheques presentations will not take place and that the bursaries will be disbursed via GIRO through SP latest by end Dec 2022.
Donors-Sponsored Bursaries (Closed)
Application for NEW AY2022/2023 : 11 Apr - 6 May 2022
Results: By end Jun 2022
Each year, hundreds of bursaries are given out through this scheme because of the generous donations of organizations and individuals. The values of the bursary awards are between $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year.
All Full-time diploma students who need financial assistance are strongly encouraged to apply for this category of financial assistance first. Check your eligibility here.
Selections are based on donors' criteria (which may include nationality, course, academic performance, financial circumstances, CCA, etc). Short-listed candidates may be contacted to attend interviews if required by the donor.
See our list of SP donors-sponsored Bursary Awards [HERE]
Application Procedures:
- You may need:
1. Income Declaration Form (IDF) for 1 family member who is self-employed or unemployed
including housewife. For more than 1 family members, use IDF for multiple pax instead. Delete
any unused form if applicable.
2. Checklist of supporting documents to prepare for online uploading
3. Free phone apps such as CamScanner (Iphone and Android users), Scanbot, Adobe Scan, Scannable (iPhone users)
4. All students are encouraged to
participate in the Interbank Giro Scheme. If you do not have a GIRO account registered with SP, submit your e-GIRO application online
(DBS/POSB acct holders only) OR Mail original completed
Interbank GIRO Form to below: Softcopy of GIRO form will not be processed.
Attn: Student Finance
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Admin Building level 2 Finance Dept
Singapore 139651
Please ensure that your contact number and address in Student Portal is accurate
Important Notes:
1. For Singaporean students, once you put in the application for donors-sponsored bursaries, SP will also apply for either the Higher Education Community Bursary or the Higher Education Bursary depending on your family income.
2. Applicant can check the result of their application in Student Portal by end June.
3. Each bursary award is only valid for one academic year. Should you wish to be considered for bursary in the next academic year, you have to file a new bursary application.
4. Students should make arrangements to pay for their school fees for the first semester while waiting for their application for financial assistance to be approved.
External Bursaries
Sivadas-HEB Education Fund (Closed)
Application Deadline: 21 Sep 2022
The Sivadas-HEB Education Fund invites Hindu students from low-income families pursuing tertiary education to apply for financial assistance to help them meet the cost of their education. Students can apply for either a Tuition Subsidy or an Education Grant.
Education Grant: One time award, up to $1500
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporean or Singapore PR
- Hindus
- Full-time Diploma students
- Monthly per capital income (PCI) must not exceed $1900
- Not in receipt of any bursary
Application must be submitted online through Hindu Endowments Board website here.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview within 3 weeks of the closing date.
The Ngee Ann Kongsi Tertiary Awards (Closed)
Application Period: 30 May - 10 June 2022
Quantum of Scholarship: up to $4500/ Academic Year
Quantum of Bursary: up to $3000/ Academic Year
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans or Singapore PRs
- Teochew
- Full-time Diploma students
- Good character and conduct
- Bursary applicant must pass each subject / module
Application forms and other details can be downloaded at the organization's website.
Yayasan Mendaki Awards (Closed)
Application Period: 11 Apr - 9 May 2022
Yayasan Mendaki currently has the following scholarship and bursary open for Malay or Muslim students:
Visit Mendaki's website for more information.
For further enquiries, please call 6245 5734 / 5786 / 5767
or email awards@mendaki.org.sg.
GIC Sparks Study Grant (Closed)
Application Period: 11 April to 6 May 2022
Quantum: $3,500 / Academic Year
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans
- Full-time Diploma students
- Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI)* of $2,475 and below
- Applied for a Donor Sponsored Bursary this academic year 2022
- Current actively involved in community service
- Required to complete 25 hours of volunteering with GIC's partner Beyond Social Services by April 2023
Application Procedure
- Apply online via FormSG. The form has closed.
The Department of Student Services will contact shortlisted candidates by end June for a phone interview to assess suitability.
For further enquiries, you may reach us at 6775 1133 or email us at SP_FA@sp.edu.sg.
LBKM Bursary (Closed)
Application Period: 1 -31 May
Quantum: $800/ Academic Year
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans or either parent is a Singapore citizen
- Full-time Diploma students
- PCI less than $1800
More details available on the website.
Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship 2022 (Closed)
Application Period: 1 December 2021 - 31 March 2022
Only shortlisted applicants will be selected for an interview.
Quantum
- Annual tuition and other compulsory fees
- Living allowance
- Book allowance
Eligibility Criteria
- Singapore Citizens aged 25 and below
- Monthly household per capita income (PCI*) of $750 and below
- Good academic results (minimum B average)
- Good track record in CCA
- Participation/ Contributions in any of the following areas:
- Community work
- Leadership and entrepreneurial skills
Application details can be found on website.
If you have further queries, please contact secretariat@hycpsascholarship.com
2. Financial Assistance for Notebook PC
Notebook Subsidy - 3rd Application (Open fr 17 Oct - 27 Dec 2022)
3rd Application for AY2022: 17 Oct - 27 Dec 2022
Results: By end Feb 2023
The one-time notebook subsidy is intended to help new students offset some of the cost of notebook purchase. 1st Year students who have bought a notebook PC in the year of enrolment may apply for this subsidy. PFP students may choose
to apply for this subsidy either in their PFP year or 1st year in their diploma course. The award is given on a reimbursement basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans
- PFP / Full-time students in their 1st Year of study
- Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI*) of $1,000 or below OR
Gross monthly household income (GHI^) of $4,000 or below - Not received this subsidy before
- Applied for a SP-Administered Bursary (Higher Education Community Bursary/ Higher Education Bursary) this academic year
PFP students who meet the above criteria but not the DFP Bursary are also eligible for the Notebook Subsidy, and can apply FROM 4 June 2022.
| Notebook Subsidy |
|---|
| PCI | | GHI | Quantum * |
|---|
$1,000 or less | OR | $4,000 or less | Up to $1,200/$1,800 |
* Quantum – up to $1,200 (ABE, CLS, EEE, MAE, SB, SMA and SOC)
Quantum – up to $1,800 (MAD)
Application Procedure
Upload soft copy of receipt/invoice/delivery order of the purchased notebook/tablet. Attachment of Receipt/Invoice/Delivery Order MUST be in this format: SP Admin No._Student Name e.g. 2112345_CHAR BEE HOON
The document MUST be dated the same year as the application (e.g. if applicant applied in April 2022, then document has to show 2022).
- Apply online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Apply for FAS)
- Prepare and upload supporting documents
online via e-Services/e-Resources (Finance Matters > Upload Supporting Documents for FAS) by following the
steps in this Guide to Apply Notebook Subsidy.
- You may need Free phone apps such as CamScanner (Iphone and Android users), Scanbot, Adobe Scan, Scannable (iPhone users)
- If you do not have a GIRO account registered with SP, submit your e-GIRO application online (DBS/POSB acct holders only) OR mail completed Interbank GIRO Form to below: Softcopy of GIRO form will not be accepted.
Attn : Student Finance
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Admin Building level 2 Finance Dept
Singapore 139651
For further enquiries, you may reach us at 6775 1133 or email us at SP_FA@sp.edu.sg.
Notebook Subsidy - 2nd Application (Closed)
2nd Application for AY2022: 4 Jun - 19 Aug 2022
Results: By end Oct 2022
The one-time notebook subsidy is intended to help new students offset some of the cost of notebook purchase. 1st Year students who have bought a notebook PC in the year of enrolment may apply for this subsidy. PFP students may choose
to apply for this subsidy either in their PFP year or 1st year in their diploma course. The award is given on a reimbursement basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans
- PFP / Full-time students in their 1st Year of study
- Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI*) of $1,000 or below OR
Gross monthly household income (GHI^) of $4,000 or below - Not received this subsidy before
- Applied for a SP-Administered Bursary (Higher Education Community Bursary/ Higher Education Bursary) this academic year
PFP students who meet the above criteria but not the DFP Bursary are also eligible for the Notebook Subsidy, and can apply FROM 4 June 2022.
| Notebook Subsidy |
|---|
| PCI* | | GHI^ | Quantum |
|---|
$1,000 or less | OR | $4,000 or less | Up to $800 |
Application Procedure
- Apply online via FormSG. The form is closed.
- In the eForm, upload softcopy of receipt/invoice/delivery order of the purchased notebook/tablet dated 2022.
Attachment of receipt/invoice MUST be in this format: SP Admin No_Name e.g. 2212345_CHAR BEE HOON - Should you meet all our eligibility criteria, the reimbursed funds will be credited into the registered GIRO account showed in the Student Portal, 2 to 3 months after the application closes
For further enquiries, you may reach us at 6775 1133 or email us at SP_FA@sp.edu.sg.
Notebook Subsidy - 1st Application (Closed)
1st Application for AY2022: 18 Apr - 6 May 2022
Results: By end July 2022
The one-time notebook subsidy is intended to help new students offset some of the cost of notebook purchase. 1st Year students who have bought a notebook PC in the year of enrolment may apply for this subsidy. PFP students may choose
to apply for this subsidy either in their PFP year or 1st year in their diploma course. The award is given on a reimbursement basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans
- PFP / Full-time students in their 1st Year of study
- Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI*) of $1,000 or below OR
Gross monthly household income (GHI^) of $4,000 or below - Not received this subsidy before
- Applied for a SP-Administered Bursary (Higher Education Community Bursary/ Higher Education Bursary) this academic year
PFP students who meet the above criteria but not the DFP Bursary are also eligible for the Notebook Subsidy, and can apply FROM 4 June 2022.
| Notebook Subsidy |
|---|
| PCI* | | GHI^ | Quantum |
|---|
$1,000 or less | OR | $4,000 or less | Up to $800 |
Application Procedure
- Apply online via FormSG. The form is closed.
- In the eForm, upload softcopy of receipt/invoice/delivery order of the purchased notebook/tablet dated 2022.
Attachment of receipt/invoice MUST be in this format: SP Admin No_Name e.g. 2212345_CHAR BEE HOON - Should you meet all our eligibility criteria, the reimbursed funds will be credited into the registered GIRO account showed in the Student Portal, 2 to 3 months after the application closes
For further enquiries, you may reach us at 6775 1133 or email us at SP_FA@sp.edu.sg.
IMDA NEU PC Plus Programme
Application Period for AY2022
Refer to IMDA website for application form and details. For polytechnic students, download Form for Students.
Applicants who apply for this scheme need to mail their application form and all required supporting documents to the relevant Lead Agency (see details on Form for Students) on their own, after school endorsement at SP One Stop Centre.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporean / Singapore PR
- Full-time Diploma student or has a permanent disability
- Gross monthly household income must not exceed $3,400 or per capita income must not exceed $900 ($1,125 if there is a permanently disabled household member)
- Past recipient of a PC-bundle under the NEU PC Plus programme may reapply only after a lapse of 3 years from the last deployment to the household
Important
- Application to delivery could take up to 3 months
- Payment to be made to vendor directly upon delivery
Configure your laptop (diploma-required software can be installed at no charge).
Year 1 students who bought an IMDA funded notebook can apply for Notebook Subsidy if they are eligible (see information above).
IMDA Home Access Programme (Subsidised fibre broadband)
Home Access 3.0 from IMDA
The Home Access Programme provides eligible Singaporean families with 2 years of subsidised fibre broadband connectivity.
Eligibility Criteria
- With at least one family member staying at the same residential address who is a Singapore Citizen
- Stays in HDB flat
- Gross monthly household income must not exceed $1,900 or per capita income must not exceed $650
- Neither an existing Home Access beneficiary NOR an existing NEU PC Plus beneficiary with broadband connectivity
Refer to IMDA website for application form and details.
For more enquiries, you may also email to digitalaccess@imda.gov.sg or call 63773800.
3. SP Needy Fund
SP Needy Fund
Full time students encountering acute financial hardship may apply for the SP Needy Fund.
Application Procedures:
- Download and complete the SP Needy Fund application form together with the documents required
- Make an appointment through e-Services / e-Resources for a phone interview with the officer in-charge
- Under the remarks, please indicate "SP Needy Fund application"
(Counselling & Mentoring > Request for Counselling > choose 'Financial' under category)
Upon receiving your request, the officer in-charge will contact you to confirm the appointment date and time.