MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB): 2025 Bursary Guide
TL;DR
MOE’s Independent School Bursary (ISB) provides tiered financial support for eligible Singapore Citizen students in independent schools.
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30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z
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Q: What does MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB): 2025 Bursary Guide cover?
A: Eligibility, income caps, and award components for the MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB) bursary.
TL;DR MOE’s Independent School Bursary (ISB) provides tiered financial support for eligible Singapore Citizen students in independent schools.
Use MOE’s official financial assistance page to confirm the current income thresholds/tiers and what each tier covers, then apply via your school.
Check how ISB tiers combine with MENDAKI or clan aid using our Integrated Programme Fees & Bursary Planner before you file the paperwork.
Bursary Snapshot
- Status: Check with your school for the current application window (last checked 2026-01-26)
- Administered by: MOE
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizen students in independent schools who meet MOE’s published eligibility criteria.
- Income Cut-Offs: Tiered (based on gross household income and/or per-capita income); see MOE’s page for the current tiers and thresholds.
- Award Components: Tiered subsidies for fees and other school-related support; refer to MOE for current coverage and amounts.
- Application Route: Apply via your school general office/counsellor; renew annually with updated income documents.
Eligibility & Application Tips
- Confirm Singapore Citizenship and check the latest income thresholds/tiers on MOE’s page.
- Prepare income documents required by your school for submission; ask your school whether siblings can be assessed together under the current workflow.
- Reconfirm eligibility annually; maintain good conduct/attendance as required by the school.
