Eligibility criteria and conditions
- Singapore Citizens
- Full qualification part-time diploma students who are enrolled on a subsidised basis *
- Enrolled part-time students will only be eligible for a bursary for the semester(s) that he/she pays subsidised fees; i.e. half the annual bursary quantum for each semester
- Not a recipient of full scholarship (cover tuition fees and allowance) or sponsorship in the same academic year
- Excludes specialist diploma courses, advance diploma courses and modular courses
| Government-funded bursaries for Part-time Diploma students | Quantum per Semester | Per Capita Income (PCI) | Gross Household Income (GHI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Education Bursary (HEB) Tier 1 | $525 | ≤ $1,375 | ≤$5,500 |
| Higher Education Bursary (HEB) Tier 2 | $400 | $1,376 to $2,250 | $5,501 to $9,000 |
| Higher Education Bursary (HEB) Tier 3 | $190 | $2,251 to $3,000 | $9,001 to $12,000 |
*Note: Enrolled Part-time students who are enrolled on a subsidised basis and only doing repeat modules for the semester will be eligible to apply for government bursary.
Gross Household Income (GHI) is the total combined income of all family members staying in the same residential address as the student. For students who are staying with one or more legal guardians, the income of the legal guardians and their spouse who are staying in the same household will be taken into account when calculating the GHI for the student’s family. Per Capita Income (PCI) is computed by dividing the monthly GHI by the number of family members in the same residential address as the student.
Application and disbursement period
| Bursary Type | Application Period | Application Outcome* | Estimated Disbursement Period (Semester 1) | Estimated Disbursement Period (Semester 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government-funded bursaries | 1. 1 Jun - 21 Jun 2026 | End-Aug 2026 | Nov 2026 | Mar 2027 |
| 2. 12 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 | End-Jan 2027 | N.A. | Mar 2027 |
Disbursement arrangement
- Bursary will be used to offset any outstanding fees before disbursement of any balance. Find out more information here.
- Enrolled part-time diploma student will only be eligible for a bursary for the semester(s) that he/she pays subsidised fees; i.e. half the annual bursary quantum for each semester.
- For bursary application made in Jun: In each semester, half the annual bursary will be used to offset the semester fees before any available balance is disbursed to the student
- For bursary applications made in Oct/Nov: The bursary disbursed will include the previous semester’s bursary if the student is required to pay subsidised fees for that semester.
How do I apply?
For bursary application, please visit the Financial Assistance (Bursaries) Application System.
Notes:
- The bursary for enrolled part-time diploma students is disbursed on a semester basis subject to their eligibility for a bursary for the semester(s) that he/she pays subsidised fees; i.e. half the annual bursary quantum for each semester.
- Successful applicants must have a PayNow account (link to student’s NRIC) in order to receive the bursary disbursement.
- The bursary is tenable for one academic year (AY) only. Students are required to submit a single application per AY and are strongly encouraged to apply during the first application window.
Successful applicants will not be required to reapply in the second window, and will continue to receive the same bursary amount, provided they remain enrolled in the same part-time diploma course, are liable for the semester fee, and are not under full scholarship (cover tuition fees and allowance) or sponsorship in the same academic year.
- Students who have missed the bursary application periods, please contact us at bursary@nyp.edu.sg.