Do I need to apply for institutional aid before SIET, or can I apply simultaneously?

SIET's listing states you should apply for institutional financial aid before applying to SIET. In practice, check with SIET directly if you are applying concurrently - but complete the institutional application first where possible.

What counts as "South Asian origin" for this bursary?

SIET's listing includes students of Indian or other South Asian origin - this encompasses Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali, Sinhalese, Sri Lankan, and other South Asian communities. Confirm with SIET if your background is unclear.

Is the 9-month cap per academic year or per award?

Per the SIET portal, it is up to 9 months from the month of approval. Confirm exact disbursement terms with SIET at the time of application.

I'm at a local polytechnic. Should I also apply for the HECB?

Yes. HECB (MOE-administered) and SIET (SINDA-administered) are separate and stackable - you can hold both. See the HECB Polytechnic guide for details.

What happens if I miss the 30 Sep 2026 deadline?

SIET does not accept late applications. Plan to submit by mid-September to allow time for document preparation. Track these awards alongside deadlines and income tiers using our Integrated Programme School Fees and Bursary Planner and see how SIET sits alongside HECB, ISB, and other tertiary aid.

SINDA-SIET Tertiary Bursary 2026: $200-$250/Month for Poly & University Students

Study guide21 Mar 2026, 08:00 ZUpdated 30 Sep 2026

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Q: What does the SINDA-SIET Tertiary Bursary 2026 guide cover?
A: The SGD 200/month (polytechnic) or SGD 250/month (university) bursary for Indian SC/PR students from SIET - PCI threshold (SGD 1,600/month), 30 Sep 2026 deadline, SIET portal steps, SINDA programme requirement, and stacking with HECB. For primary students, see the SINDA Primary Bursary guide. For secondary students, see the SINDA Secondary Bursary guide.

TL;DR The SINDA-SIET Tertiary Bursary Award pays SGD 200/month (polytechnic) or SGD 250/month (university) for up to 9 months, to Indian SC/PR students $PCI ≤ SGD 1,600/month$ . Apply via SIET's portal by 30 September 2026. You must first apply for institutional financial aid (e.g., HECB bursary or tuition grant) before applying for SIET, and commit to attending at least one SINDA programme per year.

Status: SIET's current bursary page lists a 30 September 2026 closing date for both polytechnic and university applicants.

Quick links: Bursaries hub, SINDA Primary Bursary, SINDA Secondary Bursary,

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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)

Sources

https://siet.sg/bursary/

Level	Award	Duration
Polytechnic	SGD 200 / month	Up to 9 months
University	SGD 250 / month	Up to 9 months

Scheme	Can Stack?	Notes
HECB / HEB (poly or university)	Yes	SIET requires institutional aid to be applied for first; both are separate and can run concurrently
NUS/NTU institutional bursary	Yes	University-level bursaries are separate from SIET; can stack
CDAC / LBKM / MENDAKI	No	Ethnicity-specific community bursaries; only one applies per household

SINDA-SIET Tertiary Bursary 2026: $200-$250/Month for Poly & University Students

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