Government Bursaries for University Students 2026: HECB & HEB Complete Guide (All 4 Tiers)
TL;DR
MOE funds two bursary schemes for university undergraduates - HECB (lower income, Tiers 1–2) and HEB (middle income, Tiers 3–4).
21 Mar 2026, 08:00 Z· Last updated 21 Mar 2026
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Q: How much bursary can a university student get from the government in 2026?
A: Between S6,300 per academic year for standard courses, and up to S$26,100 for NTU Medicine/Dentistry - depending on your income tier. This guide covers all 4 HECB and HEB tiers, medicine/dentistry quanta, part-time rates, document checklist, and stacking with campus bursaries.
TL;DR MOE funds two bursary schemes for university undergraduates - HECB (lower income, Tiers 1–2) and HEB (middle income, Tiers 3–4). All 4 tiers are bond-free and applied through your university's FA portal. Standard awards range from S6,300/yr \( GHI ≤ S4,000 \) down to S9,001–S$12,000). NUS and NTU top up HECB with their own bursary funds - see NUS Enhanced FA



