Needy Student Fund

SPMS assists students from low-income families who find it a challenge to sustain their daily living expenses such as food, transport and other school-related expenses. 

Amount

• $150/month (up to a total of $900 in one academic year*)

Note: The timing of a student's application will determine the funding period and hence, the total quantum awarded for the academic year. 

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Singapore Citizen/ Singapore Permanent Resident
• Full-time student of RP
• Per Capita Income ≤ $750 or Gross Household Income ≤ $3,000 (Income criteria of Higher Education Community Bursary Tier 1)
• Not receiving any other pocket money assistance

How to apply

• Applications for SPMS from Academic Year 2024 will be considered on a needs basis.
• Students who meet one or more of the following "Needs Basis Attributes" will receive an email to apply for SPMS in June/July 2024:
  
  • Residing in a HDB rental flat (i.e. HDB 1-room or 2-room)* or HDB 2-room Flexi
  • Assisted by MSF ComCare (i.e. Short-to-Medium Term Assistance or Long Term Assistance)
  • Awarded Student Emergency Money Scheme (SEMS) in the same academic year
  • Other special circumstances (if applicable) or assisted by Social Service Agencies

Note: *Exclude students who live in a room/flat rented from the open market.

The Student Emergency Money Scheme provides compassionate assistance to students from low-income families, to help with recent emergency and/or crisis situations.

Amount

• $1,000

Note: Eligible applicants can receive financial assistance from SEMS only once per academic year.  

Eligibility Criteria

• Full-time student of RP
• Per Capita Income ≤ $750 or Gross Household Income ≤ $3,000 (Income criteria of Higher Education Community Bursary Tier 1)
• Family crisis/emergency situation within the last 6 months
• Applicants are required to attend an interview with staff from Office of Student Support for assessment of eligibility.