Bursaries

This list may change from time to time. Last updated on 2 September 2010

Bursaries for full-time RP students are offered at different times of the academic year and the eligibility criterion varies. Please refer to your RP student email account or this webpage for bursaries that are opened for application.

General Eligibility Criteria

  1. Students who are already in receipt of a scholarship or bursary should not be applying for another bursary in the same academic year. However, those who have applied for, or are on the Tuition Fees Loan Scheme, CPF Approved Education Scheme or Mendaki Fee Subsidy Scheme are eligible to apply, unless otherwise stated.
  2. Students must have already gained admission or enrolled in a full-time course at the time of application and receipt of bursary.
  3. Bursaries are usually awarded for one academic year unless stated otherwise. Students are required to apply annually for consideration.
  4. Late application will not be accepted.
For general enquiries on bursaries, please email help-bursary@rp.sg.
*Calculating Household Gross Monthly Per Capita Income (PCI)
PCI = Total Gross Family Income
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No. of family members living together with student

Click here for guide to calculating the household gross monthly PCI.

Bursaries Listing

External Bursaries



Bursaries Listing
CDC/CCC - Polytechnic Bursary
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens
  • *Gross monthly per capita income of S$500 and below
  • Not in receipt of other scholarship, bursary or study grant in the same academic year
Component/Quantum S$1,200 per academic year
Application Procedure Usually in May each year

Application closed for AY10/11
MOE Bursary
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens
  • *Gross monthly per capita income of S$1,200 and below
  • Not in receipt of other scholarship, bursary or study grant in the same academic year
Component/Quantum S$800 per academic year
Application Procedure Once every semester

Check your RP email regularly for updates
RP-administrated Bursaries
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Eligibility Criteria
  • No disciplinary records
  • Good academic results with GPA ≥ 2.5
  • Potential to contribute to the society/industry
  • Other eligibility criteria specifies by the donors may apply
  • Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a compulsory interview session
Component/Quantum S$1,000 - S$1,500 per academic year
Application Procedure Check your RP email regularly for updates

Application closed for AY10/11
External Bursaries
Cheng Beng Buddhist Society
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
  • One application form per family
  • *Gross monthly per capita income of S$400 and below
Component/Quantum $700 per academic year
Application Procedure Application closed for AY09/10
Hope Centre (Singapore) Student Bursary Award
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Total gross monthly household income of $1,500 or below
  • Good conduct and satisfactory academic performance
  • Priority will be given to students not in receipt of other government/company/charity funded scholarship or bursary award
Component/Quantum S$1,200 per academic year
Application Procedure Click here for more information or to apply

Closing Date for Application: 10 September 2010
Kuok Foundation Educational Assistance Award
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Malaysian Citizen (include Singapore Permanent Resident)
  • Full time enrolled students who are in their Year 2 or Year 3 in AY10/11
  • Good academic results with GPA ≥ 3.0
  • *Household Gross Monthly Per Capita Income (PCI) should be less than SGD$500 (or RM1,150 if household income is in Malaysian Ringgits)
  • Actively involved in CCAs and/or community work
  • Not in receipt of other bursary/scholarship in the current academic year
  • No disciplinary records
Component/Quantum
  • Up to RM12,000 per annum
    • Up to RM6,000 in grant
    • Up to RM6,000 in study loan. This interest free study loan in repayable in monthly installments to Kuok Foundation after you graduate in RP
Application Procedure Click here for more information or to apply

Application closed for AY10/11
Ngee Ann Kongsi Tertiary Bursary
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Teochew dialect group
  • Not in receipt of another scholarship or bursary
  • Good conduct
  • At least a pass grade for all subjects
Component/Quantum S2,500 per academic year
Application Procedure Click here for more information or to apply

Application closed for AY10/11
Sembawang Tian Ho Keng Temple Bursary Awards
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents residing in Canberra (refer to ANNEX of the application form for the residential blocks under Canberra)
  • *Gross monthly household income of less than $1,500 (for families with 1 to 2 children) or less than $1,800 (for families with 3 or more children)
  • Regular attendance in school
  • One application per family only
  • Not in receipt of other scholarship, bursary or study grant in the same academic year
  • Completed application form with supporting documents should be submitted to The Jelutung Community Club
  • Successful applicants will be notified to attend the award presentation ceremony by end April 2010
Component/Quantum Quantum to be announced
Application Procedure Click here for more information or to apply

Application closed for AY10/11
The Hokkien Yeo Sze Education Fund Bursary
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Surname Yeo (杨)
  • Good and exemplary character and academic performance
  • Excellence in CCAs is an added advantage
  • Not in receipt of another scholarship or bursary
Component/Quantum S$400 per academic year
Application Procedure Click here for more information or to apply

Application closed for AY10/11
Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens
  • Students from low-income single-parent families
  • Referred by a Voluntary Welfare Organisation (VWO) e.g Family Service Centre or Single Parent Family Service Centre
  • *Gross monthly per capita income of S$1,300 and below
Component/Quantum Percentage of subsidy is tiered based on monthly per capita household income

Capped at maximum of S$5,000 per annum
Application Procedure Click here for more information or to apply

Application is ongoing
SPD Education Programme Bursary Awards
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Full-time students studying in mainstream schools who have physical disabilities
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • In their final semester and about to proceed to the next level of education
  • Total gross monthly family income of S$3,000 or below
  • Not in receipt of another scholarship or bursary
  • Students who have only visual or hearing impairments but no physical disabilities are not eligible to apply
Component/Quantum S$1,250 per semester
Application Procedure Click here for more information and to apply

Closing Date for Application: 8 October 2010