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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).
Sponsor: Ministry of Education (MOE)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
Last updated 21 Mar 2026
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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- Quick Polytechnic Bursary Map
- All-Tier Income Table
- How to Apply
- Document Checklist
Q: How much bursary can a polytechnic student get from the government in 2026?
A: Between S$950 and S$3,050 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 S$3,050/yr GHI ≤ S$4,000 down to S$950/yr (GHI S$9,001–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
Quick Polytechnic Bursary Map
| If you have... | Take this away |
| 1 second | This is the full four-tier government bursary guide for Singapore Citizen polytechnic students. |
| 10 seconds | Diploma awards range from S$3,050 to S$950 per year and are bond-free. |
| 100 seconds | Start with the income table, then check documents, application steps, and whether self-help group bursaries can stack. |
| Concrete example | If household income is S$5,000 and there are five members, PCI is S$1,000, so the student should check HECB Tier 1. |
