Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Bond-free Trailblazer Foundation scholarships for financially disadvantaged Singaporeans driving community impact while pursuing ITE, polytechnic, or university studies.

TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

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Status: Trailblazer Foundation marks applications closed. The posted 2026 windows were ITE: 17 Nov 2025 to 31 Jan 2026 and Polytechnic/University: 1 Dec 2025 to 15 Mar 2026; bond-free terms are unchanged.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Applications: ITE: 17 Nov 2025 to 31 Jan 2026; Polytechnic & University: 1 Dec 2025 to 15 Mar 2026 (online submissions only; interviews for shortlisted applicants)
• Official Listing: Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship
• Who It Targets: Singapore citizens from lower-income households (per-capita income ≤ S$1,000) at ITEs, polytechnics, or local universities with at least a B average, strong CCA records, and sustained community leadership
• Fields of Study: Any full-time course at local ITEs, polytechnics, and autonomous universities that is MOE tuition-grant eligible; mid-term applications allowed
• Bond: None; scholars graduate bond-free while staying engaged with PSA's community programmes

Award Components

• Annual tuition and compulsory fees for every sponsored year
• Monthly living allowance: S$350 (ITE); S$500 (polytechnic and university)
• Annual book allowance: S$200 (ITE and polytechnic); S$500 (university)
• Mentoring and alumni support from the Trailblazer Foundation and PSA network
• Service-learning and leadership opportunities within PSA community initiatives

Eligibility Highlights

• Singapore citizen with household per-capita income not exceeding S$1,000 per month
• Academic results at least a B average
• Good CCA track record plus community work and leadership contributions
• Full-time course supported by the MOE tuition grant subsidy
• Mid-term applications allowed; shortlisted candidates proceed to interviews

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)