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Last Updated: 01 Nov 2024

Awards and scholarships

Learn about the different merit-based awards and scholarships available.

Centennial Fund Award

An education-related initiative supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Centennial Fund (LKY CF) to support polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate potential and resilience.

Edusave awards and scholarships

Awards are offered to Singapore Citizen students based on their character, leadership, conduct, learning dispositions and academic performance. Learn if your child is eligible and how monies are disbursed.

Edusave scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS)

Scholarships of up to $2,400 per year are offered to top-performing students at independent secondary schools in Singapore.

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Progression Award (IPA)

Learn more about IPA which is given to young Singaporean ITE graduates pursuing a diploma.

MOE Pre-University Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $2,400 per year are offered to top-performing Pre-University 1 students.

MOE-AU Scholarship

The scholarship supports young Singaporeans who demonstrate the interest and ability to pursue a career in our local autonomous universities. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply.

Programme-specific scholarships for Pre-University

Scholarships may be offered to Singapore Pre-University students pursuing specific programmes. For example, students in the Art, Music and Language Elective Programmes. Learn if your child is eligible.

Programme-specific scholarships for secondary schools

Scholarships may be offered to Singapore secondary school students pursuing specific programmes. For example, students in the Regional Studies and Bicultural Studies Programmes. Learn if your child is eligible.

Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS)

The SgIS is an undergraduate scholarship targeting young Singaporean talent who are keen to contribute to leading organisations in Singapore's strategic sectors. Find out about the sponsoring organisations and which SgIS scheme is most suited for you.

Special awards

Learn more about these awards that are given out annually to recognise students' achievements in both academic and non-academic areas, including their contributions to the community.

UPLIFT Scholarship

Cash awards of $1,000 per year are offered to students in independent schools who have performed well academically or in specific talent areas.

ASEAN Scholarship

ASEAN students can apply for the ASEAN Scholarship to study in Singapore. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.