Eurasian Community Fund (ECF) Bursary: Primary, Secondary & JC Guide 2026
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The Eurasian Community Fund (ECF) supports Eurasian students at primary, secondary, and JC levels through Distinction, Excellence, Merit, and Scholarship award tiers.
Last updated 21 Mar 2026
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Q: What does the ECF Bursary for Primary, Secondary & JC students cover?
A: Eurasian Community Fund (ECF) awards at primary, secondary, and JC levels - award tiers, PCI benchmark (S$1,600), how to apply, and what to prepare. For the polytechnic and university version, see ECF Polytechnic & University guide.
TL;DR The Eurasian Community Fund (ECF) supports Eurasian students at primary, secondary, and JC levels through Distinction, Excellence, Merit, and Scholarship award tiers. The PCI benchmark is S$1,600 (raised from S$1,200 in 2025). Check EA’s ECF Awards page for the current application window - no fixed annual date is published. For polytechnic and university students, see the ECF Polytechnic & University guide.
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| If you only have... | What to check | What to prepare |
| 1 second | This bursary supports eligible Eurasian school students. | Confirm the student level. |
| 10 seconds | The form depends on family and school evidence. | Prepare identity, enrolment, results, and income documents. |
| 100 seconds | Treat it as a complete file, not just a form. | Add any existing financial-aid letters so reviewers see the full situation. |
Concrete example: A Secondary 2 student should prepare a school enrolment letter or student card, the latest report card, household income proof, and any current subsidy letters before submission.
Status: Last verified 2026-03-21 against the EA ECF Awards 2025 media release (Sep 2025); re-check EA’s website for the 2026 application window.
