ST School Pocket Money Fund: 2025 Bursary Guide

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\ The ST School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) offers monthly stipends-$65 for primary pupils and$100 for secondary students-to keep low-income children in school with meals and transport covered. Applications flow through schools and partner social service agencies, which assess household income and monitor attendance. Expect to renew support each academic year with updated income documents.

Bursary Snapshot

• Status: Applications run on rolling school windows (verified 2025-10-03)
• 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: Schools and social service agencies use STSPMF's means-test guidelines, typically evaluating gross household income, per-capita income, and existing aid
• Monthly Quantum: $65 for primary-level students;$