HEB Polytechnic Bursary 2026: S$2,050 & S$950/Year (Middle-Income Tiers)

Q: How much is the HEB for polytechnic students in 2026?
A: S$2,050/year (GHI S$5,501 - S$9,000) or S$950/year (GHI S$9,001 - S$12,000). HEB is the middle-income tier of MOE's polytechnic bursary framework - see the complete 4-tier guide below.

TL;DR The Higher Education Bursary (HEB) covers the two middle-income tiers in MOE's polytechnic bursary framework. AY2026: S$2,050/yr (Tier 1) and S$950/yr (Tier 2). For the full picture - all 4 tiers from S$3,050 down to S$950, ITE quanta, 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 →

These Tiers at a Glance

• HEB Tier 1: GHI S$5,501 - S$9,000 or PCI S$1,376 - S$2,250 → S$2,050/year (diploma), S$700/year (ITE)
• HEB Tier 2: GHI S$9,001 - S$12,000 or PCI S$2,251 - S$3,000 → S$950/year (diploma), S$490/year (ITE)
• Bond: None - bond-free
• Apply via: Your polytechnic's financial aid portal with current income documents

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)