CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary 2026: S$720 and School Nomination
At a glance
CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary 2026 guide: S$720 for eligible Chinese SC/PR students in JC, MI, IP Years 5 to 6, polytechnic, ITE, NAFA and LASALLE. Check nomination, income limits, PayNow and required documents.
Q: Who can receive the CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary in 2026?
A: Eligible full-time students are nominated by their institution. The current CDAC page lists an award of S$720 and an income limit of gross monthly household income up to S$4,800 or per-capita income up to S$1,400.
Last reviewed: 17 July 2026 against CDAC's official Post-Secondary Bursary page.
Current published terms
| Item | CDAC's current information |
| Award | S$720 |
| Income test | Gross monthly household income up to S$4,800 or monthly PCI up to S$1,400 |
| Community criterion | Student or at least one parent is a Chinese Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident |
| Study status | Full-time and actively enrolled |
| Institutions | JC, Millennia Institute, IP Years 5 to 6, polytechnic, ITE, NAFA and LASALLE |
| Route | Nomination by the student's institution |
CDAC does not publish a universal annual closing date on this page. Ask your school or institution when it selects nominees. Do not rely on a generic online deadline from an older guide.
What to prepare
CDAC's page tells applicants to have:
- Singpass access
- an email address
- PayNow linked to the student's NRIC or FIN
- the information or documents requested in the nominated application route




