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Last Updated: 01 Nov 2024

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.

Overview

The Centennial Fund Award recognises 1,000 polytechnic and ITE students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate potential and resilience each year.

Who is eligible

Singapore citizens who:

  • Are enrolled in one of the polytechnics or ITE as a full-time student, and is expected to remain enrolled in the same institution from the point of nomination to April of the following year.
  • Have a monthly gross household income (GHI) ≤ $3,000 or a monthly per-capita income (PCI) ) ≤ $750.
  • Will participate in an internship or industrial attachment in the year of the award. 
  • Demonstrated good conduct and behaviour according to the guidelines of his/her institution, in the academic year preceding the year of the award, and up till the point of award nomination. 

Eligible students will undergo further selection by institutions.
Award amount

$1,000

Awardees will also be connected with a mentor to guide them on their longer-term career and life goals. 
How to apply

Eligible students may approach their institutions to find out more about the process and timeline: