Government Bursaries for Polytechnic Students 2026: HECB & HEB Complete Guide (All 4 Tiers)
TL;DR
MOE funds two bursary schemes for polytechnic and ITE students - HECB (lower income, Tiers 1–2) and HEB (middle income, Tiers 1–2).
21 Mar 2026, 08:00 Z· Last updated 21 Mar 2026
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Q: How much bursary can a polytechnic student get from the government in 2026?
A: Between S3,050 per academic year depending on your household income tier. This guide covers all 4 HECB and HEB tiers for AY2026, plus ITE quanta, document checklist, and stacking with CDAC/MENDAKI.
TL;DR MOE funds two bursary schemes for polytechnic and ITE students - HECB (lower income, Tiers 1–2) and HEB (middle income, Tiers 1–2). All 4 tiers are bond-free and applied through your poly's financial aid portal. Diploma awards range from S3,050/yr \( GHI ≤ S4,000 \) down to S9,001–S$12,000). You can stack these with CDAC, MENDAKI TTFS, and donor bursaries.
Status: AY2026 quanta verified 2026-03-21. All figures from the MOE financial assistance page and AY2026 press release.
Quick links: Bursaries hub · 2026 bursary application guide · University HECB/HEB guide




