Application

Applications for the 2026 CDAC–SFCCA Bursary are open from 23 February 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Bursary Quantum

Primary Level: $300

Secondary Level / Integrated Programme (Year 1 to 4): $480

Eligibility Criteria

• Race / Nationality

  The student applicant or one of the applicant’s parents must be a Chinese Singapore Citizen or Chinese Singapore Permanent Resident.

• Household Income

  The family’s gross monthly household income* (before CPF Contribution) must not exceed $4,800 or the gross per capita income must not exceed $1,400.

  * Gross monthly household income refers to your basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, bonuses, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, and commissions. 

• School Enrolment

  The student applicant must be a full-time MOE Primary, Secondary or Integrated Programme (Year 1 to 4) student, who is studying in a Government or Government-Aided School / Autonomous School / Independent / Specialised Independent School / Special Education (SPED) School.

Before Applying Online

Please ensure that the following Mobile App and accounts are ready before online applications for the CDAC-SFCCA Bursary:

• Singpass account and Singpass app

• Valid email address

• PayNow linked to the student applicant’s NRIC / BC number

For guardian / foster parent, please call 6603 5555 to enquire about the application process.

Singpass Registration

All Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) holders are eligible to apply for Singpass.

a) Click here to register for a Singpass account online.  Please ensure that your Singpass account is activated using the one-time password sent to your registered address.

b) Visit any nearest Singpass counter in person with your NRIC / FIN card.

PayNow Registration

Bursary will only be disbursed to successful student applicants via PayNow linked to the student’s NRIC / BC number. Your child must have an active bank account under his/her own name or a joint-alternate bank account with you.

To learn how to register your child’s NRIC for PayNow, please click here.

Tutorial Videos for CDAC – SFCCA Bursary Application

To learn how to create myCDAC account, please click here.

To learn how to apply for CDAC – SFCCA Bursary, please click here.

To learn how to appeal for CDAC – SFCCA Bursary, please click here.

Please click here for the Frequently Asked Questions.

Enquiry

Please call 6603 5555 during office hours or email [email protected].