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HEB Tier 2 Polytechnic Bursary 2026: S$950/Year (GHI S$9,001–S$12,000)

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HEB Tier 2 is the upper-most government bursary tier for polytechnic students. AY2026 quantum: S$950/year for diploma, S$490/year for ITE. For the full picture - all 4 tiers from S$3,050 down to S$950, document checklist, and stacking with…

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Q: How much is HEB Tier 2 for polytechnic students in 2026?
A: S$950 per academic year for Singapore Citizen polytechnic students with GHI S$9,001–S$12,000 or PCI S$2,251–S$3,000. This is the highest income band in MOE’s polytechnic bursary framework - see the complete guide below.
TL;DR HEB Tier 2 is the upper-most government bursary tier for polytechnic students. AY2026 quantum: S$950/year for diploma, S$490/year for ITE. For the full picture - all 4 tiers from S$3,050 down to S$950, document checklist, and stacking with CDAC/MENDAKI - see the consolidated guide.

For the complete guide covering all 4 polytechnic tiers: Government Bursaries for Polytechnic Students 2026 →

Quick Tier Map

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1 secondHEB Tier 2 is the highest-income polytechnic bursary band.
10 secondsIt pays S$950 per year for diploma students with GHI S$9,001 to S$12,000 or PCI S$2,251 to S$3,000.
100 secondsThis page is useful only if your household is near the upper bursary limit; use the full guide if you may qualify for a larger tier.
Concrete exampleA household earning S$10,000 monthly with four members has PCI S$2,500, so HEB Tier 2 is the band to check.
Best next stepUse your polytechnic aid portal and prepare current income documents before the application window closes.

This Tier at a Glance

  • Tier: HEB Tier 2
  • Income band: GHI S$9,001–S$12,000 or PCI S$2,251–S$3,000

Sources

  1. https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/financial-assistance
  2. https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/financial-assistance/financial-assistance-information-for-pseis