Scholarships and Sponsorships for your Polytechnic Studies
You may also apply for scholarships and sponsorships offered by external organisations.
They are offered at different times during
the academic year and have varying eligibility criteria.
Please check the respective websites to read their terms
and conditions and pay attention to their application requirements and deadlines.
Important:
- Students must usually be enrolled in a full-time course at the time of application.
- Scholarships and bursaries are usually awarded for one academic year unless stated otherwise.
- Recipients
of these scholarships are usually not eligible for another scholarship,
bursary, Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) from Yayasan Mendaki or
sponsorship by employers.
Non-Course Specific Scholarships/ Sponsorships
Scholarships/ Sponsorships for Students Enrolled in:
School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE)
American Concrete Institute - Singapore Chapter Scholarship
BCA Direct Scholarship
BCA Direct Sponsorship
Kumpulan Akitek Prize
Sarojini Devi Award
School of Architecture & The Built Environment Prize
Singapore Structural Steel Society Scholarship
Yogarajah Scholarship & Bursary Fund
School of Chemical and Life Sciences (CLS)
A*STAR Science Award
SFMA – Pek Cheng Chuan Scholarship (for DFST students)
Singapore Chemical Industry Council Scholarships (for DCHE students)
Singapore Society of Cosmetic Scientists Merit Award (for DPCS students)
Tai Hua Scholarship (for DFST students)
SME-SPRING Joint Executive Development Scholarship (for DCHE students)
School of Computing (SoC)
IMDA Infocomm Polytechnic (iPoly) Scholarship (for DAAA/DISM/DIT students)
CSIT Diploma Scholarship (for DAAA/DISM/DIT students)
DSO Diploma Scholarship (for DAAA/DISM/DIT students)
SingTel Cyber Cadet Scholarship (for DISM students)
DSTA Polytechnic Scholarships
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (MAE)
Media, Arts and Design School (MAD)
Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA)
Scholarships Offered by External Organizations
Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to Encourage Upgrading (LKY-STEP) & Tay Eng Soon Scholarship (TESS)
| Eligibility: | All ITE graduates who have enrolled in a full-time Diploma are eligible for the LKY-STEP and TESS. |
| Criteria: | - Singaporean and PR
- Have achieved outstanding results in their ITE courses, i.e. attainment of a GPA score of 3.5 and above
- Possess good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA)
- Not in receipt of any bursary/scholarship award (for LKY-STEP)
- Not financially sponsored by employers
|
| Quantum: | LKY-STEP
Waiver of Polytechnic tuition fees for the duration of the diploma course and one-time cash quantum of $3,500
TESS
One-time cash award of $3,000 |
| Application: | Instructions and more information are found in the LKY-STEP & TESS 2022 e-Form webpage |
BCA-Industry Built Environment Diploma Scholarship/ Sponsorship
| Eligibility: |
New students in their 1st year of studies in Polytechnic. Enrolled in one of the courses listed here. |
| Criteria: |
- Excellent academic results
- Excellent CCA records
|
| Award: |
Scholarship covers full
course fees and $900 monthly allowance. Locals will serve a 1- year bond
for every year of Scholarship whereas foreigners will serve a 2-year
bond for every year of Scholarship
Sponsorship covers $7,000 annual allowance which comes with a 1-year bond for every year of Sponsorship
|
| Apply: |
Please apply online on the BrightSparks webpage |
Home Team Diploma Sponsorship (Polytechnic)
| Eligibility: |
Singapore citizens only
For students already studying in SP, or new
students who have managed to secure a place to study a full-time diploma
course in SP
|
| Criteria: |
- Good GCE 'O' level/ NITEC/ Higher NITEC results and CCA records
- Medically and physically fit
|
| Quantum: |
Tuition and compulsory fees sponsored by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
A monthly allowance of $1,000 credited into the student's account.
Study bonus of $1,200 per semester if the student passes all modules in that semester.
Upon graduation, award recipients may have a choice of pursuing a career with either the Home Affairs Uniformed Services (HUS) ,
i.e. Singapore Police Force (SPF), Singapore Civil Defence Force
(SCDF), Singapore Prison Service and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) or
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
|
| Apply: |
Please refer to MHA website for more information
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ASMI Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Full-time students of any nationality, any year of study (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) |
Criteria:
|
SP Students pursuing DMR, DEEE or DME |
Quantum:
|
S$5,000 per year
(The Scholarship comes with a one-year bond for each year of award)
|
| Apply: |
Please refer to ASMI Scholarship website for more information
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ASMI - MaritimeONE Scholarship (Supported By Keppel)
| Name of Scholarship: |
ASMI-MaritimeONE Scholarship (Supported by Keppel) (NP SP Mid-Term) |
| Eligibility: |
Full-time students of any nationality, any year of study (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) |
Criteria:
|
SP Students pursuing DMR, DEEE or DME |
Quantum:
|
S$5,000 per year
(The Scholarship comes with a one-year bond for each year of award)
|
| Apply: |
Please refer to ASMI Scholarship website for more information
|
| Name of Scholarship: |
ASMI-MaritimeONE Scholarship (Supported By Keppel (NP SP Full-Term) |
| Eligibility: |
Full-time students of any nationality |
| Criteria: |
- First year DMR students only (and DMR as 1st choice of study)
- Good GCE ‘O’ level results
- Outstanding CCA records
|
| Quantum: |
- Total value at $32.1K
- Disbursed in 3 stages
(The Scholarship comes with a three-years bond)
|
| Apply: |
Please refer to ASMI Scholarship website for more information |
ASMI Marine Engineering Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Full-time students of any nationality
|
| Criteria: |
- First year DMR students only (and DMR as 1st choice of study)
- Good GCE ‘O’ level results
- Outstanding CCA records
|
| Quantum: |
- $2,300 per year for tuition fees
- Allowance of $1,500 for laptop
- Extra allowance of $7,200 per year
(The Scholarship comes with a three-years bond)
|
| Apply: |
Please refer to ASMI Marine Engineering Scholarship website for more information |
Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Singaporeans or PRs (from the Teochew Community)
|
| Criteria: |
Good academic performance
|
| Quantum: |
S$4,000 per year
|
| Apply: |
Application usually in June each year |
NTUC FairPrice Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Singaporeans or PRs
|
| Criteria: |
Good academic results and co-curricular activities (CCA) records
|
| Quantum: |
$5,000 per year; renewable yearly if the scholar maintains good academic results and conduct records - Student to fulfil Industrial Training Attachments at FairPrice
The Scholarship comes with a one-year bond for each year of award
|
| Apply: |
Application usually in June each year |
PAP Community Foundation Study Award
| Eligibility: |
Singaporeans
|
| Criteria: |
- Actively involved in CCAs/ leadership/ community service activities (preferably holding leadership positions in SP, grassroots organisations or self-help groups)
- Good academic results
- In need of financial help (* family monthly per capita income MPCI must not exceed $850)
* How to calculate MPCI
(Total monthly gross family income / No. of dependents in the same household)
|
| Quantum: |
S$2,700 per year
|
| Apply: |
Please apply during the SP Donors-sponsored bursaries/ scholarships exercise in April
|
Muslimin Trust Fund Association (MTFA) Bursaries and Merit Awards
| Eligibility: |
Muslims under the age of 35 who are Singapore citizens
|
| Criteria: |
Household income of the applicant must not exceed $4,000 per month
* How to calculate MPCI
(Total monthly gross family income / No. of dependents in the same household)
|
| Apply: |
The forms can also be downloaded from the MTFA website
|
| Enquiries: |
Please refer to the MTFA FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions |
PUB Engineering Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Year 1, 2 and 3 students with excellent results and CCA records from the following engineering faculties:
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Computer Engineering
|
| Criteria: |
Singaporean and PR
Achieved outstanding results in their O Level or ITE courses.
For Yr 2 and 3, attainment of a GPA score of 3.7 and above.
Good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA)
Not in receipt of any other bursary/scholarship awards
Final year students must do an internship with PUB, during which PUB will evaluate their suitability for a job or the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship
|
| Quantum: |
Sponsorship on yearly basis -- Student will have to meet min. GPA criteria of 3.7 to be renewed for the next year.
Bond-Free scholarship.
Full sponsorship of the tuition fees and provision of book & laptop allowances. (Laptop allowance available for Year 1 students only).
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This list may change from time to time. Students are strongly encouraged to check this webpage and their SP email account
regularly for updates on the latest scholarships available.
For further enquiries, please contact Student Service Centre at 6775 1133 or email us at contactus@sp.edu.sg