My child is in primary school but not in a Government-aided school - can we apply?

The SINDA portal specifies Government or Government-aided schools. Confirm directly with SINDA if your school qualifies.

Is the $110/month paid per month or as a lump sum?

It is paid monthly from the month of approval until November 2026 (per the portal). Earlier application means more months of disbursement.

We are Indian PRs, not SCs. Are we eligible?

Yes. Indian PRs are eligible. Either the student or the parent may hold PR status.

Can SINDA and MOE FAS be held at the same time?

Yes. MOE FAS (school-administered) and the SINDA bursary (SINDA portal) are independent schemes and can run concurrently.

My child is moving to secondary school next year - should I reapply?

Yes. The secondary-level bursary ($145/month) is a separate application. See the SINDA Secondary Bursary guide. For a full walkthrough of national assistance that complements this bursary, see our MOE Financial Assistance Scheme guide - it covers textbook subsidies, transport support, and how schools process concurrent applications.

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SINDA Primary Bursary 2026: $110/Month for Indian Students (PCI ≤ $1,600)

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SINDA's Primary Bursary pays $110/month to Indian SC/PR pupils in Government or Government-aided primary schools (PCI ≤ $1,600/month).

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Q: What does the SINDA Primary Bursary 2026 guide cover?
A: The $110/month bursary for Indian SC/PR primary school students - PCI threshold ($1,600/month), SINDA e-portal application steps, document checklist, and stacking with MOE FAS. For secondary students, see the SINDA Secondary Bursary guide. For polytechnic and university students, see the SINDA-SIET Tertiary Bursary guide.

TL;DR SINDA's Primary Bursary pays $110/month to Indian SC/PR pupils in Government or Government-aided primary schools $PCI \leq $1,600/month$ . The portal states disbursement runs until November 2026 from the month of approval - apply as soon as you are eligible. Applications are made through SINDA's bursary e-portal using Singpass.

If you have...	Read this first
1 second	SINDA Primary Bursary is monthly cash support.
10 seconds	Check Indian SC or PR status, Government or Government-aided primary school, PCI cap, Singpass, bank details, payslips, CPF records, approval month, and November end date.
100 seconds	Apply early because disbursement runs from approval month, so waiting can reduce the number of months received.
Concrete example	If approval starts in May, the family receives fewer months than if approval starts in February.
Best next step	Prepare income documents and submit through the SINDA e-portal.

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https://crm.sinda.com.sg/CRMS/UI/Bursary.aspx

Level	Award
Primary	$110 / month

Scheme	Can Stack?	Notes
MOE FAS (primary)	Yes	MOE FAS covers school fees, textbooks, and transport; SINDA bursary adds monthly cash
Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB)	Yes	EMB Edusave credits are separate from SINDA monthly cash - both can be held
CDAC / LBKM / MENDAKI	No	Ethnicity-specific community fund bursaries; only one applies per household

SINDA Primary Bursary 2026: $110/Month for Indian Students (PCI ≤ $1,600)

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