Bursaries

(Effective AY2026)

*Per Capita Income (PCI) is the average gross monthly income per person in the household.

It is calculated as: Total Gross Household Income ÷ Number of household members sharing a residential address

**Gross Household Income (GHI) refers to the total gross average monthly income of all family members sharing a residential address with the applicant.

What is household income

Income used in the computation for each person will be the average income earned over the recent 12 months from the point of application, or a time period relevant to the individual's circumstances.

Income types considered

• Employment

• Trade/Self-Employed Income

• Rental Income

• Other Taxable Income

Definition of household

All family members sharing a residential address as the applicant, will be considered as part of one household.

Important: Advisory for Newly Enrolled Students in AY2026

To apply for bursaries through the Financial Assistance, Scholarship System (FAST), you must complete Steps 1 to 3 below.

You should also complete Step 4 to configure your laptop for access to RP’s intranet and RP SA.

• Step 1: Download SNApp to access your student services.

• Step 2: Acknowledge the IT Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to activate your student account.

• Step 3: Reset your password to enable access to RP systems, including FAST.

• Step 4: Configure Your Laptop*. Click here for instructions or IT-related enquiries.

*Please perform the configuration only after you receive an email from Help-IT@rp.edu.sg with the subject: “Preparation of laptop for use in RP”

Application procedure for full-time students (AY2026 bursary application)

If you’re thinking about applying, it’s best to do so in Semester 1 (April). Submitting your application early gives you the chance to be considered for additional financial assistance that may be offered later in the academic year.

*A bursary is meant to support your studies for the entire academic year. If you’re awarded one in Semester 1, you won’t be eligible to apply again in Semester 2.

Mode of application

You’ll need to submit your application online via FAST. Please note that hardcopy or email submissions will not be accepted.

Refer to the key application steps below.

Find the student group that matches your situation and click the corresponding link to help you in the application process.

*Loss of Income: Defined as total loss of income (i.e. Having no employment, trade/self-employment, rental or other taxable income within the last 12 months.

**Other Taxable Income: Defined as income other than those earned from employment or trade/self-employment. Examples include rental income, royalties, annuities, estate/trust distributions or withdrawals from Supplementary Retirement Scheme.

Important details

• In most cases, an applicant is not required to submit supporting documents. If the application system prompts for the submission of supporting documents, make sure they are complete, not cropped, and all details are clear and legible.

• Always stay contactable via your RP email/Microsoft Teams and mobile number after submission.

• While RP’s assessment of your eligibility for financial assistance is based on government-sourced data, an RP bursary staff or HOMES Ops officer may still reach out if they need further clarification.

Notes

• You can only be awarded one bursary per academic year — apply in Semester 1 if possible.

• Your bursary eligibility is based on your family’s financial situation at the time of application.

• The bursary (Higher Education Community Bursary or Higher Education Bursary) may go toward outstanding fees, with any excess credited to your bank account registered with RP.

• You’ll be required to refund the full or partial bursary amount if you are dismissed, choose to withdraw or defer from your course, or if you receive a full scholarship or bursary that covers your tuition fees and includes an annual or monthly living allowance.

• If you graduate early after meeting your graduation requirements (for example, by studying only one semester in the academic year), you’ll be eligible to receive 50% of the annual bursary amount.

• If your household income worsens due to unforeseen circumstances, you can reach out to the Office of Student Support to request a reassessment.

Thanks to the generosity of industry partners, charitable organisations and philanthropists, you have access to private bursaries that can help ease your financial responsibilities. These bursaries are administered directly by RP and range from $600 to $3,000 per academic year.

General Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for these bursaries, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

• Good attendance

• Meet the income eligibility ceiling for MOE Higher Education Community Bursary Tier 2 (HECB Tier 2)

• You must not be receiving tuition fee sponsorship or another bursary (except for a government bursary) in the same academic year

Exceptions may apply, where eligibility is assessed based on financial needs and stricter income criteria.

Notes:

• Some private bursaries may have their specific eligibility criteria, which differ from the general eligibility criteria stated.

• If you’re shortlisted, you might be required to attend an interview with the Selection Panel.

• Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award. Approval is subject to available funds.

• Recipients may be invited to attend events to meet donors.

To see the full range of schemes available to support your studies, visit our Financial Matters section.

Need help or have questions? Feel free to contact us.

The answers to some of your questions may be found in the following: FAQs on Financial Assistance