ST School Pocket Money Fund: 2026 Bursary Guide

Q: What does ST School Pocket Money Fund: 2026 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 gives SGD 65/month (primary) or SGD 100/month (secondary) to students from low-income families $PCI ≤ SGD 1,000$. Awards run up to 12 months, extendable to 24 months. Apply through your school counsellor or a partner social service agency.

Quick links: Bursaries hub, 2026 bursary application guide

Bursary Snapshot

• Status: Apply via schools/partner SSAs; awards run up to 12 months and can extend to a maximum of 24 months (checked 2026-01-27).
• 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 ≤ SGD 1,000 (reviewed from time to time)
• Monthly Quantum: SGD 65 for primary-level students; SGD 100 for secondary-level students
• Disbursement (officially stated): The money is given to children and youth through schools and social service agencies (up to 12 months per application; max 24 months total)

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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)