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 ≤ S$4,800 or PCI ≤ 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 Post-Secondary Bursary 2026: S$720 for JC, Poly & ITE Students

TL;DR

The CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary offers S$720 for eligible Chinese SC/PR students at JC, Millennia Institute, IP Year 5–6, SIS Year 5–6, polytechnics, ITE, NAFA, and LASALLE (GHI ≤ S$4,800 or PCI ≤ S$1,400).

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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 5–6, 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 1–4 students, see the CDAC Secondary Bursary guide.

TL;DR The CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary offers S $720 for eligible Chinese SC/PR students at JC, Millennia Institute, IP Year 5–6, SIS Year 5–6, polytechnics, ITE, NAFA, and LASALLE $ GHI ≤ S$ 4,800 or PCI ≤ 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).

Quick links: Bursaries hub, CDAC Primary Bursary, CDAC Secondary Bursary, 2026 bursary application guide

Bursary Snapshot

Status: School nominations ongoing; apply via myCDAC after your school nominates you (verified 2025-11-23)
Administered by: CDAC
Who It Supports: Chinese Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (student or at least one parent) in a qualifying post-secondary institution
Qualifying Institutions: JC, Millennia Institute (MI), IP Year 5–6, Specialised Independent Schools (SIS) Year 5–6, polytechnics, ITE, NAFA, LASALLE
Income Cut-Offs: GHI ≤ S $4,800 or PCI ≤ S$

Sources

https://www.cdac.org.sg/cdac-post-secondary-bursary

Level	Award
JC / MI / IP Y5–6 / SIS Y5–6 / 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 Post-Secondary Bursary 2026: S$720 for JC, Poly & ITE Students

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