Bursary
Information on the MOE Independent School Bursary, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.
MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB)
Students (Singapore Citizens) who successfully gain admission into SST may apply for the MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB).
How to Apply?
2026 Independent School Bursary (ISB) is open for application. Students who wish to apply are strongly encouraged to do so via the online link - MOE ISB Application Form 2026 (opens in new tab) where most households no longer need to submit supporting documents, such as income documents, thus making the application process more convenient.
Students may also apply for the MOE ISB at any time throughout the academic year should the need arise. The bursary will take effect in the month the application is approved. There will be NO backdating of the effective month.
Tenure of Bursary
All ISB cases approved will be valid until December of the year. Fresh applications will have to be submitted for each academic year.
Income Limits and Benefits
The student needs only satisfy either the Gross Household Income (GHI) or the Per Capita Income (PCI) criterion. PCI is computed based on the GHI divided by the number of members in the household (including parents, siblings and grandparents). Click here (opens in new tab) to check your eligibility.
Income Criteria and Benefits
Independent School Bursary income criteria and benefits
Monthly Gross Household Income | Monthly Per Capita Income | Benefits |
Not exceeding $4,000 | Not exceeding $1,000 |
|
$4,001 – $5,500 | $1,001 – $1,375 | Subsidy such that student pays the equivalent of government and government-aided school (GGAS) fee^ |
$5,501 – $9,000 | $1,376 – $2,250 | Subsidy such that student pays the equivalent of 1.5 times GGAS fee^ |
$9,001 – $12,000 | $2,251 – $3,000 | 33% of school and miscellaneous fees subsidy |
*There will be no reimbursement of expenses incurred by students for the purchase of textbooks and/or school attire prior to the approval of the MOE ISB.
^ GGAS fee comprises school fee, standard miscellaneous fee and maximum 2nd tier miscellaneous fee payable by Singapore Citizen students studying in GGAS. For 2025, the GGAS fee is $25 per month or $300 per year (in secondary level).
UPLIFT Scholarship
With effect from 1 April 2019, MOE has introduced the UPLIFT Scholarship (opens in new tab) to recognise the achievements of students in Independent Schools who have performed well academically or in specific talents areas, and are from lower-income families.
The UPLIFT Scholarship is awarded to students who are:
Singapore Citizens attending Independent Schools;
Admitted to the school through Direct School Admission or qualified for the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools; and
From families with gross monthly household income (GHI) ≤ $5,500, or monthly per capita income (PCI) ≤ $1,375 (PCI = GHI divided by the number of household members).
No application is required. Your child will automatically be awarded if they are receiving ISB pertaining to those whose GHI ≤ $5,500 or (PCI) ≤ $1,375
Students who require additional financial assistance may approach the school. You may call the General Office (Tel: 6571 7200) for enquiry or clarification.
Here are some links to bursaries offered by external organisations: