The Needy Student Fund (Student Pocket Money Scheme and Student Emergency Money Scheme) helps students from low-income families sustain their daily expenses and tide over financial difficulties or emergency situations.
Student Pocket Money Scheme (SPMS)
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)
How to apply
- Applications for SPMS in AY2024 will be considered on a needs basis; details will be shared in April 2024.
Student Emergency Money Scheme (SEMS)
The Student Emergency Money Scheme provides compassionate assistance to students from low-income families, to help with recent emergency and/or crisis situations.
Amount
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.