ST School Pocket Money Fund: 2025 Bursary Guide
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Q: What does ST School Pocket Money Fund: 2025 Bursary Guide cover?
A: Monthly cash support from the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for primary and secondary students, including stipend amounts, eligibility checks, and how schools administer the aid.
TL;DR\ STSPMF provides $65/month (primary) and $100/month (secondary) to low-income students (page accessed 1 Dec 2025). Families apply through schools or partner SSAs; eligibility includes Singapore Citizen/PR, full-time study in eligible schools, and per capita gross monthly household income ≤ $750. Support is granted per academic year (up to 12 months at a time; max 24 months), with annual re-validation.
Bursary Snapshot
- Status: Apply via schools/partner SSAs; awards run up to 12 months and can extend to a maximum of 24 months (checked 1 Dec 2025).
- Administered by: ST School Pocket Money Fund, managed by SPH Media Trust
- Who It Supports: Primary and secondary students from low-income families referred by schools or community partners
- Income Assessment: Per capita gross monthly household income ≤ $750 (family income divided by number of members)
- Monthly Quantum:
