Community Bursaries Singapore 2026: CDAC, MENDAKI, SINDA and LBKM
Study guideUpdated 17 Jul 2026
At a glance
Current 2026 comparison of CDAC, MENDAKI, SINDA and LBKM support by level, income threshold, award, application timing and concurrent-aid restrictions.
Q: Which community bursary should a Singapore student check in 2026?
A: Start with the scheme serving the student's community and education level, then read its current concurrent-aid rule. The four organisations do not share one universal income limit, deadline or stacking policy.
Last reviewed: 17 July 2026 against the official provider pages linked below.
School-level comparison
| Scheme | Student group | Current income route | Current award and timing |
| CDAC-SFCCA | Chinese student, or at least one Chinese SC/PR parent | GHI up to S$4,800 or PCI up to S$1,400 | S$300 primary; S$480 secondary or IP Years 1 to 4. The 2026 cycle closed 30 April. |
| MENDAKI SAS | Malay or Muslim SC/PR student in MAP Core or CTP | Current MOE FAS, ComCare or MUIS Zakat, or PCI up to S$1,000 | S$100 in two S$50 payments. Apply by 31 August 2026. |
| SINDA | Indian SC/PR applicant in a government or government-aided school | PCI up to S$1,600 | S$110 a month for primary or S$145 a month for secondary, from approval until November 2026. |
| LBKM school bursary |
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
