Financial Assistance Schemes & Awards
Financial Assistance Schemes (FAS)
Financial assistance offered by the Ministry of Education and the School Advisory Committee is available to needy students who meet the eligibility criteria stated for the different schemes. Forms can be obtained from the General Office at the stipulated periods of time. Any student in need of financial assistance may also approach the school through their form teachers.
| Scheme | Quantum | Eligibility | Application Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Education (MOE) Financial Assistance Scheme | Full waiver of school fees and standard miscellaneous fees $17 Transport Subsidy* Textbook grant School attire *Effective from 1 January 2023 |
Singapore citizens Gross household income not exceeding $3000 a month or the family per capita income (PCI) does not exceed $750 per month | Throughout the year Oct - Dec for textbook grant Feb - Mar for examination fees |
| School Advisory Committee (SAC) Financial Assistance Scheme | Full waiver of 1st tier miscellaneous fees Textbook grant School attire |
Singapore citizens or permanent residents Gross household income not exceeding $4000 a month or the family per capita income (PCI) more than $750 but does not exceed $1000 per month. |
Throughout the year Oct - Dec for textbook grant |
| Meal Allowance via Ministry Of Education and School Advisory Committee Fund |
$7.00* per school day meal allowance subsidy *Effective from 1 January 2023 |
For all MOE FAS and SAC FAS students | Throughout the school terms |
Note: the above stated qualifying criteria and types of benefits are valid at the time of printing and may be subject to change by MOE, SAC and school Principal.
Other types of Financial Assistance
| Scheme | Quantum | Eligibility | Application Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) |
Disbursement of $95 per month | Singapore citizens or permanent residents Full-time student receiving formal education from mainstream secondary school Living in a 4-rm HDB flat or smaller Family’s per-capita income not exceeding $625 Must not have been on the fund for more than two years. |
The application period is through the year for youth centres and family service centres. The application period in schools is only from September to November each year. |
| Compassion Fund |
Crisis response fund | Needy pupils from low-income families in crisis as a result of the death of a breadwinner, a sudden illness or accident in the family |
Throughout the year Apply through the school |
| IMDA DigitalAccess@Home |
Subsidised broadband and/or laptop/tablet | Dwelling Type: Stay in HDB flat Citizenship: At least a member of your household is a Singapore citizen Income: Monthly Gross Household Income (GHI) ≤ $1,900 OR monthly Per Capita Income (PCI) ≤ $650 Monthly GHI ≤ $3,400 OR monthly PCI ≤ $900, if there is a primary school student or person with disabilities in your household (For applications received before 31 March 2025) Monthly GHI ≤ $3,400 OR monthly PCI ≤ $900, if your household has MOE school-going child/children (with none in primary school) Others: Existing beneficiaries of subsidised broadband or subsidised devices (under either the Home Access or NEU PC Plus schemes) will not be offered subsidised broadband or subsidised devices respectively |
Throughout the year Apply via apply via www.digitalaccess.gov.sg or contact 6377 3800 or e-mail: digitalaccess@imda.gov.sg. You can also approach the School for a hard copy of the application form. |
Note: Any student in need of financial assistance should approach the school through their form teachers.
Student Awards
Edusave Awards for Secondary Schools
Edusave Awards are given by the government annually to Singaporean pupils to help equalise educational opportunities and motivate pupils to excel in schools. These Singaporean pupils must have performed well or made good progress in their school work and have good conduct. The Edusave Awards for Achievement, Good Leadership & Service (EAGLES) serves to recognise pupil’s leadership qualities, service to community and schools and excellence in non-academic activities.
The table below provides information on the different types of Edusave Awards:
- Edusave Scholarships
- Edusave Merit Bursary
- Edusave Character Award
- Edusave Good Progress Award
- Edusave Awards for Achievement, Good Leadership & Service (EAGLES).
Eligibility and Notification of Awards
| Edusave Scholarship | Edusave Merit Bursary | Edusave Character Award (ECHA) | Edusave Good Progress Award | Edusave Awards for Achievement, Good Leadership & Service (EAGLES) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For whom? | All Singaporean students within top 10% of their level and course in terms of academic performance, and have demonstrated good conduct. | All Singaporean students within top 25% of each level and stream, have good conduct and gross monthly household income does not exceed $6,900 (or per capita income does not exceed $1,725). |
All Singaporean students who demonstrate exemplary values and civic responsibility through their behaviour and actions. | All Singaporean students within top 10% based on academic improvement and have good conduct | All Singaporean students are eligible for EAGLES award which is given to up to 10% of students who have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to community and schools, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct. |
| How much? | $500 | $350 | $500 | $200 | $350 |
| How is it given? | Pupils who are eligible for the award will be notified by post late November. | Pupils who are nominated for the bursary will receive an application form by post in late November. If your household income is below $6,900 (or per capita income of below $1,725), you can complete the application form and submit the form to the community centre/ club nearest to your house, by early December. Successful applicants will be notified by post in December/January. |
Eligible pupils will be selected by schools. Awardees will be notified by post in late November. |
Pupils who are eligible for the award will be notified by post in late November. | Eligible pupils will be selected by schools. Awardees will be notified by post in late November. |
Note: Each student, if eligible, is entitled to receive only one Edusave academic award (i.e. one of the Edusave Scholarships, Edusave Merit Bursary or Good Progress Award).
The Aaron Rylan Keder Book Prize
The Aaron Rylan Keder Book Prize, previously known as the Student of the Year Award, is a pinnacle award to recognise and reward the top student from the graduating cohort who has displayed all-round ability in academic and character. This student would have performed well in the national examinations. He/she demonstrates the school values (Resilience, Integrity, Compassion and Humility), exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through his/her behaviour and actions.
Nominations are made through teachers in the school.
The Keder Bin Mohamed Said Scholarship
Starting from 2022, the Keder Bin Mohamed Said Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students in recognition of their achievement and good character. This prestigious award aims to motivate students to strive for excellence. For more information and application, please click here.
The Rogayah Binte Kadir Bursary
Starting from 2022, the Rogayah Binte Kadir Bursary aims to support and motivate students from less advantaged backgrounds. This bursary provides financial assistance to deserving students based on our eligibility criteria and assessed level of needs of the applications. For more information and application, please click here.
Model Student Award
Sustained Edusave Character Award (ECHA)
The Sustained Edusave Character Award (ECHA) is a school award given to students who have received the Edusave Character Award (ECHA) consecutively for two or more years, including their graduating year.
Outstanding Contribution to School Award (OSCAR)
OSCAR is a school award given only to Sec 4/5 students who have significantly contributed to the school over the 4/5 years.
Nomination Categories
Service
Nominee has rendered services to the school during his/her schooling years in Bedok Green Secondary School.
Leadership
Nominee has shown exemplary leadership qualities during his/her her schooling years in Bedok Green Secondary School.
Nominations are made through teachers in the school.