My child is in an IP school (secondary years) - can we apply?

The SINDA portal covers Government or Government-aided secondary schools. IP schools that are Government or Government-aided should qualify; confirm with SINDA if your school is listed.

Is the $145/month paid monthly or as a lump sum?

It is paid monthly from the month of approval until November 2026. Apply early to receive the maximum number of months.

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

Yes. Indian PRs are eligible - the student or at least one parent may hold PR status.

Can we hold SINDA and MOE FAS at the same time?

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

My child is transitioning to JC or polytechnic - do I need to reapply?

Yes. SINDA does not automatically carry over the bursary to post-secondary level. For post-secondary support, apply through SIET - see the SINDA–SIET Tertiary Bursary guide. For a full walkthrough of secondary-level financial assistance, see our MOE Financial Assistance Scheme guide - it covers school-fee waivers, textbook subsidies, and uniform assistance.

SINDA Secondary Bursary 2026: $145/Month for Indian Students (PCI ≤ $1,600)

TL;DR

SINDA's Secondary Bursary pays $145/month to Indian SC/PR students in Government or Government-aided secondary schools (PCI ≤ $1,600/month).

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Q: What does the SINDA Secondary Bursary 2026 guide cover?
A: The $145/month bursary for Indian SC/PR secondary school students - PCI threshold ($1,600/month), SINDA e-portal application steps, document checklist, and stacking with MOE FAS. For primary students, see the SINDA Primary Bursary guide. For polytechnic and university students, see the SINDA–SIET Tertiary Bursary guide.

TL;DR SINDA's Secondary Bursary pays $145/month to Indian SC/PR students in Government or Government-aided secondary schools $PCI \leq $1,600/month$ . The portal states disbursement runs until November 2026 from the month of approval - apply early to maximise months received. Applications are 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 Primary 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 secondary school
Income Cut-Off: Per-capita nett household income (PCI) ≤ $1,600/month
Award: $145/month
Application Route: SINDA bursary e-portal with Singpass and bank account for disbursement

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

Scheme	Can Stack?	Notes
MOE FAS (secondary)	Yes	MOE FAS covers school-fee waivers, textbooks, and transport; SINDA adds monthly cash
Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB)	Yes	EMB Edusave credits are credited separately to the student's Edusave account
ISB (Independent School Bursary)	Yes	If at an independent school, ISB covers school fees separately from SINDA
CDAC / LBKM / MENDAKI	No	Ethnicity-specific community bursaries; only one applies per household

SINDA Secondary Bursary 2026: $145/Month for Indian Students (PCI ≤ $1,600)

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