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Republic Polytechnic (RP) provides students with bursaries to help with education and or/ living expenses. Apart from government-funded bursaries, RP, together with our philanthropic partners, offers a host of other bursaries.

The bursaries RP offers fall under two broad categories, namely:

  • Government Funded
  • Private Donors
 

General Eligibility Criteria

  • Full-time Diploma students
  • Singapore Citizen
  • Gross Monthly Household Per Capita Income (PCI) ≤ $2,500 or Gross Monthly Household Income (GHI) ≤ $10,000
  • Not a recipient of a full scholarship that covers tuition fees and provides an annual or monthly living allowance

Note:

  • For private bursaries, there may be other eligibility criteria specified by the sponsor.
  • Students on Mendaki Fee Subsidy Scheme are eligible to apply for bursaries.

 

Advisory on Bursary Application for Newly Enrolled Students (Full-Time Diploma and PFP Students) (Important)

To access Financial Assistance, Scholarship System (FAST) for bursary application, new students are required to complete Step 1 to Step 3. 

Complete Step 4 for laptop configuration for access to RP intranet, RP LEO and RP OASIS systems.

Step 1: Download RP Connect app.
Step 2: Acknowledge IT Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Students are required to do this step to activate their accounts.
Step 3: Reset Password.
Step 4: Laptop Configuration.

For Guide on Onboarding and Self-Configuration (Guide A): click here

  • Perform the configuration when you receive an email from Help-IT@rp.edu.sg with the following subject "Preparation of laptop use in RP".
  • For IT related queries, email Help-IT@rp.edu.sg or call 66971500 (Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm).

To calculate your household income and determine the government bursary that you may qualify for, you can chat with our Financial Assistance Eligibility Chatbot below.

Financial Assistance Eligibility Chatbot


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Government Funded Bursary


Government Funded Bursary PCI and GHI Range Quantum per Academic Year Disbursement Arrangement
Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB) Tier 1
  		$0 ≤ PCI ≤ $750
or
$0 ≤ GHI ≤ $3,000 		$2,950

Approved applicants will receive the bursary quantum credited into bank account via GIRO registered with RP. For details on GIRO application form and submission, click here
Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB) Tier 2
$751 ≤ PCI ≤ $1,100
or
$3,001 ≤ GHI ≤ $4,400 		$2,600 Approved applicants will receive the bursary quantum credited into bank account via GIRO registered with RP. For details on GIRO application form and submission, click here
Higher Education
Bursary (HEB) Tier 1
$1,101 ≤ PCI ≤ $1,875 or
$4,401 ≤ GHI ≤ $7,500 		$2,000 Approved applicants will receive the bursary quantum credited into bank account via GIRO registered with RP. For details on GIRO application form and submission, click here
Higher Education
Bursary (HEB) Tier 2
$1,876 ≤ PCI ≤ $2,500
or
$7,501 ≤ GHI ≤ $10,000 		$900 Approved applicants will receive the bursary quantum credited into bank account via GIRO registered with RP. For details on GIRO application form and submission, click here 
  • The government bursary award (Higher Education Community Bursary and Higher Education Bursary) may be used to offset outstanding fees due to RP. Any excess will be credited to the bank account registered with RP.
  • Student will be required to refund the full or partial bursary quantum if he/she is dismissed, or voluntarily withdraws or defers from his/her course of study or is in receipt of a full scholarship/bursary that covers tuition fees and provides an annual or monthly living allowance.
  • Students whose household income has worsen due to unforeseen circumstances can contact the Office of Student Support to appeal for a reassessment of government bursary.

Application Procedure for Full-Time Diploma Students
(AY2023 Bursary mass application exercise in Semester 1)

Bursary application is open throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to apply for bursary during the application exercise in Semester 1 (Mar/Apr), as eligible students may be invited to apply for other assistance which are offered later in the academic year.

Students are to submit their bursary application and consent via the Financial Assistance Scholarship System (FAST). Applications submitted via hardcopy or email will not be accepted.

Students who did not apply for bursary in Semester 1 can do so in Semester 2. Students who have submitted a bursary application during this period will be notified of their application outcome via their RP email account by end-July 2023. Approved applicants can expect to receive the bursary money by end-August 2023.

Due to enhancements to FAST and new changes to the application process since AY 2022 Semester 2, students are strongly encouraged to check their RP email for details and instructions before applying for bursary.

Application Date     Target Students  
20 Mar - 16 Apr 
  • Students who have completed at least 1 year of study in RP (Year 2 & above students in AY 2023)
  • Year 1 students
  • PFP students
Note: New students are to complete RP Onboarding process (Step 1 to 3) before accessing FAST portal. Refer to 'Advisory on bursary application for new students' for details.
 17 Apr - 30 Apr
  • Students who have yet to apply for bursary.
Note: New students are to complete RP Onboarding process (Step 1 to 3) before accessing FAST portal. Refer to 'Advisory on bursary application for new students' for details.
  • Students are strongly encouraged to submit their bursary application before commencement of new academic year.
  • Newly enrolled Year 1 and PFP students who have applied for RP (Opportunity Fund) are not required to submit another bursary application.

     
    Step 1: Read User Guides
Document Hyperlink 
  • FAST Applicant Guide & FAQs
Click here to view and download PDF document.
  • RP Declaration Form – Annex B* (if applicable)
    (For declaration of Other Declared Income etc. Refer to Supporting Documents Checklist in Bursary User Guide for details.)
 Click here to view and download PDF document.
  • RP Letter of Declaration (For Income Matters) - Annex C* (if applicable)
    (For declaration of change in income/employment status and unable to provide official documents. Refer to Supporting Documents Checklist in Bursary User Guide for details.)


*Annex B and C are only applicable to selected students. If the use of the annexes is necessary, signature is to be in wet-ink. Digital signatures will not be accepted.

 Click here to view and download PDF document.


Step 2: Submit your application and consent form via FAST     

  • Login to FAST portal:  https://fast.rp.edu.sg(recommended browser: Chrome) using your RP Student ID followed by @myrp.edu.sg (eg: 22XXXXX@myrp.edu.sg) and your password.
  • Students can start applying for bursary after receiving the application email via their RP email account and SMS notification from RP.
  • Do note that an application for bursary must be submitted before consent can be provided.


IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Incomplete application with missing information and supporting documents of applicant and family members will not be processed.
  • Please ensure that all supporting documents are in full view (not truncated) and details of documents are clear and legible.
  • Please remain contactable via RP email or mobile phone number after submission.
  • As the assessment of an applicant's eligibility for financial assistance draws on data from government sources, an RP bursary staff or HOMES Operations (Ops) officer will contact you if further clarification is required.

NOTE

  • Students may only apply for a bursary award once in an academic year, either in Semester 1 (preferred) or Semester 2. 
  • Assessment of eligibility for aid is based on the family's financial situation at the point of application.

Diploma Foundation Programme Bursary

RP’s Diploma Foundation Programme Bursary is awarded to Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) students who are Singapore Citizens, and with PCI ≤ $750 or GHI ≤ $3,000.

Bursary recipients will receive a one-time cash award of $1,300 for the whole duration of PFP.

For more information about RP's PFP, such as fees and scholarships, visit our Diploma Foundation Programme webpage https://www.rp.edu.sg/pfp/home.

Application Procedure for PFP Students
AY2023 Bursary mass application exercise in Semester 1)

Bursary application is open throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to apply for bursary during mass application exercise in Semester 1 (Mar/April), as eligible students may be invited to apply for other assistance which are offered later in the academic year.

Students are to submit their bursary application and consent via the Financial Assistance Scholarship System (FAST). Application submitted via hardcopy or email will not be accepted.

Students who did not apply for bursary in Semester 1 can do so in Semester 2. Students who have submitted a bursary application during this period will be notified of the application outcome via their RP email account by end-July 2023. Approved applicants can expect to receive the bursary money by end-August 2023.

Due to enhancements to FAST and new changes to the application process since AY 2022 Semester 2, students are strongly encouraged to check their RP email for details and instructions before applying for bursary.

 Application Date   Target Students
17 - 30 Apr
  • All PFP Students

Step 1: Read User Guides

 
 Document   Hyperlink
  • FAST Applicant Guide & FAQ
 Click here to view and download PDF document. 
  • RP Declaration Form – Annex B* (if applicable)
    (For declaration of Other Declared Income etc. Refer to Supporting Documents Checklist in Bursary User Guide for details.)
  		Click here to view and download PDF document.
  • RP Letter of Declaration (For Income Matters) - Annex C* (if applicable)(For declaration of change in income/employment status and unable to provide official documents. Refer to Supporting Documents Checklist in Bursary User Guide for details.)
*Annex B and C are only applicable to selected students. If the use of the annexes is necessary, signature is to be in wet-ink. Digital signatures will not be accepted. 		Click here to view and download PDF document.


Step 2: Submit your application and consent form via FAST     

  • Login to FAST portal: https://fast.rp.edu.sg (recommended browser: Chrome) using your RP Student ID followed by @myrp.edu.sg (eg: 22XXXXX@myrp.edu.sg) and your password.
  • Students can start applying for bursary after receiving the application email via their RP email account and SMS notification from RP.
  • Do note that an application for bursary must be submitted before consent can be provided.


IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Incomplete application with missing information and supporting documents of applicant and family members will not be processed.
  • Please ensure that all supporting documents are in full view (not truncated) and details of documents are clear and legible.
  • Please remain contactable via RP email or mobile phone number after submission.
  • As the assessment of an applicant's eligibility for financial assistance draws on data from government sources, an RP bursary staff or HOMES Operations (Ops) officer will contact you if further clarification is required.

NOTE

  • Students may only apply for a bursary award once in an academic year, either in Semester 1 (preferred) or Semester 2. 
  • Assessment of eligibility for aid is based on the family's financial situation at the point of application.
  

Private Bursaries

With generous donations from industry partners, charitable organisations and distinguished individuals, RP is able to help needy students in the form of bursaries. Administered by RP directly, these bursaries are valued from $600 to $3,500 per academic year.


General Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for these bursaries, student must meet the following criteria:

  • Singapore Citizen
  • Good Attendance
  • PCI≤$1,100 or GHI≤$4,400
  • No Level 2 and/or 3 disciplinary offences committed during the last two academic years of studies in RP
  • Not in receipt of another sponsorship or bursary (except government bursary) in the same academic year
     

Note:

  • Application for Private Bursaries is by nomination only.
  • The eligibility criteria for selected private bursaries might differ from the general eligibility criteria as stated.
  • Shortlisted students may be invited to meet the Selection Panel for an interview.