Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC), Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA)
CDAC-SFCCA Hardship Assistance Fund
Bursary for low-income Chinese students' schooling expenses.
Overview
The CDAC-SFCCA Bursary provides financial assistance to eligible students in primary, secondary, and SPED schools to help with schooling expenses.
Bursary Amounts:
- $300 for Primary level
- $480 for Secondary level / Integrated Programme (Year 1 to 4)
Applications are made online.
Bursaries are disbursed via PayNow, linked to the student's NRIC/BC number.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
- Student must be a full-time MOE Primary, Secondary, or Integrated Programme (Year 1 to 4) student in a Government, Government-Aided, Autonomous, Independent, Specialised Independent, or SPED School.
- One of the applicant's parents must be a Chinese Singapore Citizen or Chinese Singapore Permanent Resident.
- Family's gross monthly household income (before CPF) must not exceed $4,800, or per capita income must not exceed $1,400.
- Applications for 2025 closed on 30 April 2025.
How to apply
Apply online via the CDAC portal. Ensure PayNow is linked to the student's NRIC/BC number. For guardian/foster parent applications, call 6603 5555. Bursary is disbursed via PayNow. For appeals or enquiries, call 6603 5555 or email enquiries@cdac.org.sg.
Agency details
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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