SINDA Secondary Bursary 2026: S$145 a Month and PCI S$1,600

Study guideUpdated 17 Jul 2026

At a glance

SINDA Secondary Bursary 2026 guide: S$145 a month for eligible Indian Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident students, PCI up to S$1,600, current documents and disbursement timing.

Sponsor: Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
Q: How much is the SINDA Secondary Bursary in 2026?
A: SINDA's current portal lists S$145 a month for eligible secondary students. Disbursements run until November 2026 from the month of approval.
Last reviewed: 17 July 2026 against SINDA's official bursary portal.

Eligibility and award

ItemPublished information
AwardS$145 a month
DisbursementFrom the month of approval until November 2026
Community and statusIndian Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident applicant
SchoolFull-time student in a government or government-aided secondary school
IncomeMonthly PCI up to S$1,600

Documents listed by SINDA

  • applicant's birth certificate
  • bank account details for the student's account
  • three months of payslips for working household members
  • six months of CPF contribution history for non-working household members
  • legal documents where household circumstances require them
  • evidence that the student will progress to the next academic year

Other aid

SINDA's portal does not publish a universal stacking table. Declare other assistance and confirm compatibility with SINDA and the other provider rather than assuming an award can or cannot be combined.

Official source

Marcus Pang
Reviewed by
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Sources

  1. SINDA - Bursary portal