TL;DR
SINDA's Primary Bursary pays 110/month to Indian SC/PR pupils in Government or Government-aided primary schools \( PCI ≤ 1,600/month \). 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.
Status: Last verified 2026-03-21 against the SINDA bursary e-portal (last checked 2026-01-27). Disbursement confirmed until November 2026 from month of approval.
Status: Portal states bursary is disbursed until November 2026 from the month of application approval (last checked 2026-01-27)
Administered by: Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)
Who It Supports: Indian Singaporean or Permanent Resident studying full-time in a Government or Government-aided primary school
Income Cut-Off: Per-capita nett household income (PCI) ≤ $1,600/month
Award: $110/month
Application Route: SINDA bursary e-portal with Singpass and bank account for disbursement
Support Provided
Level
Award
Primary
$110 / month
SINDA awards increase at higher levels - secondary students receive 145/monthandtertiarystudents(viaSIET)receive200–$250/month. See the linked guides for details.
Eligibility Checklist
Before applying, confirm all of the following:
Ethnicity / citizenship: Indian Singaporean or Permanent Resident (student or parent).
School type: Enrolled full-time in a Government or Government-aided primary school.
Income: Household per-capita nett income ≤ $1,600/month.
Documents: Ready to upload the supporting documents listed below.
Q: My child is in primary school but not in a Government-aided school - can we apply? A: The SINDA portal specifies Government or Government-aided schools. Confirm directly with SINDA if your school qualifies.
Q: Is the $110/month paid per month or as a lump sum? A: It is paid monthly from the month of approval until November 2026 (per the portal). Earlier application means more months of disbursement.
Q: We are Indian PRs, not SCs. Are we eligible? A: Yes. Indian PRs are eligible. Either the student or the parent may hold PR status.
Q: Can SINDA and MOE FAS be held at the same time? A: Yes. MOE FAS (school-administered) and the SINDA bursary (SINDA portal) are independent schemes and can run concurrently.
Q: My child is moving to secondary school next year - should I reapply? A: 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.
