Centennial Fund Award

Ministry of Education, Singapore

Updated: about 6 hours ago

Overview

The Centennial Fund Award recognises 1,000 polytechnic and ITE students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate potential and resilience each year.


Who is eligible

Singapore citizens who:

  • Are enrolled in one of the polytechnics or ITE as a full-time student, and is expected to remain enrolled in the same institution from the point of nomination to April of the following year.
  • Have a monthly gross household income (GHI) ≤ $3,000 or a monthly per-capita income (PCI) ) ≤ $750.
  • Will participate in an internship or industrial attachment in the year of the award. 
  • Demonstrated good conduct and behaviour according to the guidelines of his/her institution, in the academic year preceding the year of the award, and up till the point of award nomination. 

Eligible students will undergo further selection by institutions.
Award amount

$1,000
Awardees will also be connected with a mentor to guide them on their longer-term career and life goals. 
How to apply

Eligible students may approach their institutions to find out more about the process and timeline:

  • Institute of Technical Education
    Student and Graduate Services Division/Ho Chee Fang
    Ho_Chee_Fang@ite.edu.sg 
  • Nanyang Polytechnic
    Centre of Student Support & International Relations
    finaid@nyp.edu.sg
  • Ngee Ann Polytechnic
    Student & Alumni Services Office
    AskSAS@np.edu.sg
  • Republic Polytechnic
    Office of Student Support
    Gina_neo@rp.edu.sg and Farhan_amran@rp.edu.sg
  • Singapore Polytechnic
    Department of Student Services
    SP_FA@sp.edu.sg 
  • Temasek Polytechnic
    Student Support & Career Services
    bursary@tp.edu.sg

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