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.

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

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).

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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.

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.

Quick links: Bursaries hub, SINDA Secondary Bursary, SINDA–SIET Tertiary Bursary, 2026 bursary application guide

Bursary Snapshot

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

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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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