SIET Bursary (Diploma): 2025 Bursary Guide
TL;DR
This bursary profile summarises eligibility and support tiers for diploma students, plus how to apply—verify the latest income ceilings and quantum on the official page.
Sponsor: Singapore Indian Education Trust (SIET)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z
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Q: What does SIET Bursary (Diploma): 2025 Bursary Guide cover?
A: Eligibility, income caps, and award components for the SIET Bursary (Diploma) bursary.
TL;DR This bursary profile summarises eligibility and support tiers for diploma students, plus how to apply—verify the latest income ceilings and quantum on the official page.
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 & Application Tips
- Confirm you fit the target group: Singapore Citizen/PR of Indian or other South Asian origin in full-time post-secondary study.
- Ensure household PCI is $1,600/month or less and note you must attend at least 1 SINDA programme each year.
- SIET states applicants should first apply for financial assistance (e.g. bursary/tuition grant/loan) with their institution before applying for the SINDA-SIET Tertiary Bursary Award.
- Apply through SIET’s portal and be ready for an interview (per the official listing).
Useful Link
Keep Fees and Aid in One Place
Track these awards alongside deadlines and income tiers using our Integrated Programme School Fees and Bursary Planner.
