Higher Education Community Bursary
The *Higher Education Community Bursary (formerly known as CDC/CCC Bursary) is co-funded by the Government, Community Development Council (CDC) and Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC). The bursary scheme is introduced to keep tertiary education within reach of all able students and to provide financial assistance for needy students in the arts institutions.
* The Higher Education Community Bursary (formerly known as CDC/CCC Bursary) has been renamed and quanta revised with effect from AY2020/2021.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singapore citizens
- Full-time ^Diploma or BMus (Hons) students
- Students must be on MOE Tuition Grant (TG)
- Gross Monthly Household Per-capita Income (PCI) not exceeding $1,000 or Gross Monthly Household Income (GHI) not exceeding $4,000
- Students who are not in receipt of the Higher Education Bursary or Higher Education Community Bursary in the same academic year
^ Sponsored students from the Diploma in Art Teaching and Diploma in Music Teaching are not eligible to apply.
Value of Bursary
Household Income
PCI $690 and below, or GHI $2,750 and below
Quanta per Academic Year (Diploma)
Tier 1: $2,750
Quanta per Academic Year (Degree)
Tier 1: $6,200
Household Income
PCI $691 - $1,000, or GHI $2,751 - $4,000
Quanta per Academic Year (Diploma)
Tier 2: $2,400
Quanta per Academic Year (Degree)
Tier 2: $5,000
How to Apply
The first round of application for Academic Year 2021/2022 will commence in March 2021, in the same application submitted for the NAFA’s in-house Scholarships, Merit Awards and Bursaries.
Please check www.nafa.edu.sg/scholarships for updates on the application period.
For enquiries, please email Office of Student Care at [email protected] (Financial Aids & Awards Scheme).