School-Based Bursaries & SAC Funds for Primary Students 2026: How to Apply
TL;DR
Beyond MOE FAS and community clan bursaries, most primary schools in Singapore maintain their own welfare funds - commonly called SAC funds (School Advisory Committee funds) or school welfare funds.
21 Mar 2026, 08:00 Z· Last updated 21 Mar 2026
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Q: What do school-based bursaries and SAC funds for primary students cover?
A: School-based bursaries and School Advisory Committee (SAC) funds are school-specific financial support for primary students - who manages them, what they typically cover (uniforms, textbooks, transport top-up), how to access them through your child's school, and how they stack with MOE FAS.
TL;DR Beyond MOE FAS and community clan bursaries, most primary schools in Singapore maintain their own welfare funds - commonly called SAC funds (School Advisory Committee funds) or school welfare funds. These are discretionary and often informal, covering urgent needs like uniforms, textbooks, and transport. The starting point is always your child's school - specifically the general office or form teacher.
Status: Last verified 2026-03-21. School-specific bursary details are school-administered and change each year - contact your child's school's general office for the current cycle.
Quick links: Bursaries hub, MOE FAS guide, CDAC Primary Bursary, 2026 bursary application guide
What Are SAC Funds?
"SAC funds" refers to money managed by a school's School Advisory Committee - a group of business leaders, community members, and alumni who advise the school principal and contribute resources to the school.
SAC funds at primary school level are typically:
- Discretionary welfare pools - not formal bursaries with published thresholds
- Channelled through the school's general office or counsellor - not applied for directly by parents
- For urgent, immediate needs - uniforms, textbooks, stationery, transport assistance
In practice, SAC funds complement MOE FAS by covering items FAS does not fully address, or by helping families who are just above the FAS income threshold.
Types of School-Based Support at Primary Level
| Type | Who Funds It | How to Access |
| SAC welfare fund |
