My JC doesn't seem to have nominated me - what should I do?

Speak to your school's student services or bursary officer and ask about the CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary nomination process. Schools are responsible for initiating nominations; there is no self-nomination option.

Is PCI or GHI the binding income cap?

Either measure qualifies you - GHI up to S$4,800 or PCI up to S$1,400. You only need to satisfy one.

I'm at a polytechnic. Is this the same bursary as the HECB?

No. HECB is a government scheme administered by MOE; the CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary is a separate community fund award from CDAC. Both can be held concurrently. See the HECB Polytechnic guide for the MOE side.

Do NAFA and LASALLE students qualify?

Yes. NAFA and LASALLE are listed as qualifying institutions on the CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary page.

I'm renewing - do I need a new school nomination?

Typically your school re-nominates annually-eligible students each year; confirm with your school's financial aid office. Need a broader view of JC and polytechnic bursary options? See our Integrated Programme School Fees & Bursary Planner to see how CDAC support stacks with ISB, MOE FAS, and other community-clan schemes.

CDAC Bursary 2026: Post-Secondary Application, S$720 and myCDAC

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Q: What does the CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary 2026 guide cover?
A: The S$720 bursary for Chinese SC/PR students in JC, Millennia Institute, IP Year 5 to 6, polytechnics, ITE, and arts institutions - income thresholds, school nomination process, myCDAC steps, and stacking guidance. For primary students, see the CDAC Primary Bursary guide. For secondary and IP Year 1 to 4 students, see the CDAC Secondary Bursary guide.

Fast answer for CDAC bursary 2026 searches The CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary is a S$720 award for eligible Chinese SC/PR students at JC, MI, IP Year 5-6, polytechnic, ITE, NAFA, and LASALLE. Your school must nominate you first; nominated students then complete the myCDAC application with Singpass, income documents, and PayNow linked to the student's NRIC or FIN.

TL;DR The CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary offers S$720 for eligible Chinese SC/PR students at JC, Millennia Institute, IP Year 5 to 6, SIS Year 5 to 6, polytechnics, ITE, NAFA, and LASALLE (GHI up to S$4,800 or PCI up to S$1,400). Unlike the primary/secondary CDAC bursaries, this one is school-nominated - your school must nominate you before you apply via myCDAC. Renew annually.

Status: Last verified 2026-03-21 against the CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary page (school nominations ongoing; no annual window closure).

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Search query	What to check
CDAC bursary 2026	Confirm whether you need the primary, secondary, or post-secondary CDAC bursary guide
CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary	Check school nomination first; students cannot start as a normal self-application
CDAC bursary application form 2026	Prepare Singpass, valid email, income documents, and PayNow linked to the student's NRIC or FIN
CDAC bursary amount	The official Post-Secondary Bursary quantum is S$720

Level	Award
JC / MI / IP Y5 to 6 / SIS Y5 to 6 / Poly / ITE / Arts	S$720 per year

Scheme	Can Stack?	Notes
HECB / HEB (poly/JC)	Yes	MOE-administered bursaries are separate from CDAC; both can apply
MOE FAS (JC)	Yes	JC students may be on FAS for miscellaneous school fees; CDAC adds a cash top-up
MENDAKI TTFS (Malay students)	No	Malay students use MENDAKI/LBKM, not CDAC
SINDA / MTFA (Indian/Eurasian)	No	Community fund bursaries are ethnicity-specific; only one applies

CDAC Bursary 2026: Post-Secondary Application, S$720 and myCDAC

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