Student Aid and Scholarships in Singapore
Grants, loans, savings schemes and scholarship searches for students in Singapore, from official sources.
Government schools and universities are heavily subsidised for citizens. On top of that, means tested aid covers most of what remains.
Grants and Bursaries
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme
Primary to pre-universityFull fee subsidies, free textbooks and uniforms, meal and transport subsidies for students in government and government aided schools. From 2026 households earning up to $4,000 a month, or $1,000 per person, qualify.
Official siteEdusave
Primary and secondaryYearly contributions into each citizen student's Edusave account for school programmes, plus Edusave scholarships and awards for merit and good conduct.
Official siteHigher Education Bursaries
ITE, polytechnic and universityGovernment bursaries for citizen students. From the 2026 academic year, households earning up to $12,000 a month, or $3,000 per person, qualify, with more for lower incomes.
Official siteLoans
Higher Education Student Loan
Polytechnic and universityFrom 1 July 2026 this single government loan replaces the Tuition Fee Loan and Study Loan. It is interest free while you study, with interest starting after you graduate or leave. Apply on the StudentLoanSG portal.
Official siteCPF Education Loan Scheme
Polytechnic and universityUse your own or your parents' CPF Ordinary Account savings to pay subsidised tuition fees, repaid with interest after graduation.
Official siteSaving for Study
Post-Secondary Education Account
After secondary schoolLeftover Edusave and Child Development Account money moves here and can pay post secondary fees.
Official siteChecked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official page before you rely on a figure. Who to check with in Singapore.