You may also apply for scholarships and sponsorships offered by external organisations. They are offered at different times during the academic year and have varying eligibility criteria. Please check the respective websites to read their terms and conditions and pay attention to their application requirements and deadlines.
The list below may change from time to time. Students are strongly encouraged to check this webpage and their SP email account regularly for updates on the latest scholarships available.
For Diploma in Architecture (DARCH) students
For Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE) students
For Diploma in Facilities Management (DFM) students
For Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management (DEPM) students
For Diploma in Interior Design (DID) students
For Diploma in Landscape Architecture (DLA) students
For Diploma in Accountancy (DAC) students
For Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) students
For Diploma in Banking & Finance (DBKF) students
For Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (DHRMP) students
For Diploma in Applied Chemistry (DAPC) students
For Diploma in Biomedical Science (DBS) students
For Diploma in Chemical Engineering (DCHE) students
For Diploma in Food Science & Technology (DFST) students
For Diploma in Optometry (DOPT) students
For Diploma in Perfumery & Cosmetic Science (DPCS) students
For Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics (DAAA) students
For Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (DCDF) students
For Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) students
For Diploma in Aerospace Electronics (DASE) students
For Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE) students
For Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (DEEE) students
For Diploma in Engineering with Business (DEB) students
For Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (DARE) students
For Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) students
For Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics (DMRO) students
For Specialisation in Animation & Games (AG) students
For Specialisation in Creative Community Engagement with Psychology (CCEP) students
For Specialisation in Digital Media & Communications (DMC) students
For Specialisation in Story & Content Creation (SCC) students
For Specialisation in Experience & Product Design (XPD) students
For Specialisation in Sound & Music (SM) students
For Specialisation in Visual Communication & Motion Design (VCMD) students
For Diploma in Marine Engineering (DMR) students
For Diploma in Nautical Studies (DNS) students
For Diploma in Maritime Business (DMB) students
Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to Encourage Upgrading (LKY-STEP) & Tay Eng Soon Scholarship (TESS)
| Eligibility: | All ITE graduates who have enrolled in a full-time Diploma are eligible for the LKY-STEP and TESS. |
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| Quantum: | LKY-STEP Waiver of Polytechnic tuition fees for the duration of the diploma course and one-time cash quantum of $3,500 TESS One-time cash award of $3,000 |
| Application: | Instructions and more information are found in the LKY-STEP & TESS 2024 e-Form webpage. Read more about LKY-STEP and TESS here. |
| Eligibility: | New students in their 1st year of studies in Polytechnic. |
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| Award: | Scholarship covers full course fees and $900 monthly allowance. Locals will serve a 1- year bond for every year of Scholarship whereas foreigners will serve a 2-year bond for every year of Scholarship Sponsorship covers $7,000 annual allowance which comes with a 1-year bond for every year of Sponsorship |
| Apply: | Please apply online on the BrightSparks webpage |
| Eligibility: | Singapore citizens only For students already studying in SP, or new students who have managed to secure a place to study a full-time diploma course in SP |
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| Quantum: | Tuition and compulsory fees sponsored by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). A monthly allowance of $1,000 credited into the student's account. Study bonus of $1,200 per semester if the student passes all modules in that semester.
Upon graduation, award recipients may have a choice of pursuing a career with either the Home Affairs Uniformed Services (HUS) , i.e. Singapore Police Force (SPF), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Prison Service and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) or Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) |
| Apply: | Please refer to MHA website for more information |
| Eligibility: | Singaporeans or PRs (from the Teochew Community) |
| Criteria: | Good academic performance |
| Quantum: | S$4,000 per year |
| Apply: | Application usually in June each year |
| Eligibility: | Singaporeans or PRs |
| Criteria: | Good academic results and co-curricular activities (CCA) records |
| Quantum: | $5,000 per year; renewable yearly if the scholar maintains good academic results and conduct records - Student to fulfil Industrial Training Attachments at FairPrice The Scholarship comes with a one-year bond for each year of award |
| Apply: | Application usually in June each year |
| Eligibility: | Singaporeans |
| Criteria: |
* How to calculate MPCI |
| Quantum: | S$2,700 per year |
| Apply: | Please apply during the SP Donors-sponsored bursaries/ scholarships exercise in April |
Muslimin Trust Fund Association (MTFA) Bursaries and Merit Awards
| Eligibility: | Muslims under the age of 35 who are Singapore citizens |
| Criteria: | Household income of the applicant must not exceed $4,000 per month * How to calculate MPCI |
| Apply: | e-Application details can be found on the MTFA website |
| Enquiries: | Please refer to the MTFA FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions |
| Eligibility: | Year 1, 2 and 3 students with excellent results and CCA records from the following engineering faculties: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Computer Engineering |
| Criteria: | Singaporean and PR Achieved outstanding results in their O Level or ITE courses. For Yr 2 and 3, attainment of a GPA score of 3.7 and above. Good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA) Not in receipt of any other bursary/scholarship awards Final year students must do an internship with PUB, during which PUB will evaluate their suitability for a job or the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship |
| Quantum: | Sponsorship on yearly basis -- Student will have to meet min. GPA criteria of 3.7 to be renewed for the next year. Bond-Free scholarship. Full sponsorship of the tuition fees and provision of book & laptop allowances. (Laptop allowance available for Year 1 students only). |
Tel: (65) 6775 1133 or send an enquiry
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Last updated: 21 March 2025
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