Bursaries

This list may change from time to time. Last updated on 11 March 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

Others
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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

Check your RP email regularly for updates
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 Usually in May each year

Check your RP email regularly for updates
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 family 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

Application closed for AY09/10
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

Application closed for AY09/10
Singapore Buddhist Lodge Bursary
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, regardless of race, religion and gender
  • From poor or needy family
  • Good conduct
  • Pass the latest semester examination
  • Not in receipt of another scholarship or bursary
Component/Quantum S$1,200 per academic year
Application Procedure Click here for more information

Application closed for AY09/10
The Hokkien Yeo Sze Fund Bursary
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • Surname Yeo/Yan(杨), irrespective of dialect group
  • Meritorious and/or needy students
Component/Quantum S$400 per academic year
Application Procedure Application closed for AY09/10
Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Singapore Citizens
  • Referred by a VWO or a medical social work department in a hospital. Referring VWOs/hospitals need to provide a social report and supporting documents to justify the application
  • *Gross monthly per capita income of S$1,000 and below
  • Need help to pay for the needed services/equipment
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 Call 6210 2677 for more information

Application is ongoing. Application form available here

Applications should be made through a VWO or a hospital's medical social work department. Referring agencies must ensure and verify that all information provided is true and correct.
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

Application closed for AY10/11