SIET Bursary (Diploma): 2026 Bursary Guide
TL;DR
$200/month for up to 9 months for Indian SC/PR polytechnic students (PCI ≤ $1,600). Apply via SIET's portal before 30 Sep 2026; attend at least 1 SINDA programme per year.
Sponsor: Singapore Indian Education Trust (SIET)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 27 Jan 2026
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Q: What does the SIET Bursary (Diploma) 2026 guide cover?
A: Eligibility, income cap, monthly stipend, and application steps for the SIET Bursary for Indian SC/PR polytechnic students.
TL;DR 200/month for up to 9 months for Indian SC/PR polytechnic students \( PCI ≤ 1,600 \). Apply via SIET's portal before 30 Sep 2026; attend at least 1 SINDA programme per year.
Quick links: Bursaries hub, SIET JC Bursary, 2026 bursary application guide
Bursary Snapshot
- Status: Applications open; closing date stated as 30 September 2026 (last checked 2026-01-27).
- Administered by: Singapore Indian Education Trust (SIET)
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents of Indian or other South Asian origin in full-time post-secondary study (including Polytechnic).
- Income Cut-Off: Per-capita income (PCI) of $1,600 per month or less.
- Diploma (Polytechnic) Support: $200 / month up to 9 months.
- Key Conditions: Attend at least 1 SINDA programme in a year; interview required (per SIET listing).
- Application Route: Apply via SIET’s application portal (linked from the official page).
Support Provided
- Polytechnic: $200 / month up to 9 months (per SIET listing)
Eligibility Checklist
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident of Indian or other South Asian origin
- Enrolled full-time in a polytechnic diploma programme
- Household per-capita income (PCI) ≤ $1,600/month
- Must attend at least 1 SINDA programme per year
- Must have applied for institutional financial assistance (bursary/tuition grant/loan) before applying to SIET
- Willing to attend an interview if required
