Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB): 2025 Bursary Guide
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TL;DR
Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB) is run by Ministry of Education (MOE). It supports Singapore Citizen polytechnic students on MOE-subsidised diploma courses. Households that meet GHI <= $3,000 or PCI <= $750 receive $2,950 per academic year credited against tuition fees. File the request via your polytechnic's financial aid portal during the bursary exercise.
Bursary Snapshot
- Status: Check the sponsor's current application window (verified 2025-10-03)
- Administered by: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizen polytechnic students on MOE-subsidised diploma courses
- Income Cut-Offs: GHI <= $3,000 or PCI <= $750
- Award Components: $2,950 per academic year credited against tuition fees
- Application Route: File the request via your polytechnic's financial aid portal during the bursary exercise.
Support Provided
- $2,950 per academic year credited against tuition fees
- Textbook and transport top-ups determined by your polytechnic
Eligibility & Application Tips
- Confirm that you fit the target group: Singapore Citizen polytechnic students on MOE-subsidised diploma courses.
- Prepare documents to show you meet the income rule (GHI <= $3,000 or PCI <= $750).
- File the request via your polytechnic's financial aid portal during the bursary exercise.
- Submit income updates each academic year; maintain academic progress to stay eligible.
