Tuition Grant Scheme: Singapore

Singapore's education system is one of the most recognized in the world, and there are lots of options for international students to pursue higher education. The Tuition Grant Scheme is one such important effort that reflects Singapore's dedication to make great education available to everyone. This blog will go over everything you need to know about the scheme, including its benefits, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and how it contributes to Singapore's dynamic educational scene. 

What is the Tuition Grant Scheme?The Tuition Grant is offered by the Government of Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) to assist students in meeting the costs of full-time tertiary education in Singapore for up to ten semesters. The program is open to selected diploma or undergraduate studies at Singapore's polytechnics, institutes of technical education, arts institutions, and autonomous universities. The grant amount varies based on the student's course of study and nationality.Eligibility for International Students

• Tuition scholarships are available to eligible international students for chosen full-time diploma and undergraduate courses at Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).

You are eligible for the tuition grant if you have not previously received a Singapore Government subsidy, sponsorship, or scholarship for qualifications equivalent to or greater than your course.Grant Tier

Additionally, there are three levels of tuition grants: Tier A, Tier B, and Tier C.

• Tier C offers tuition grants for international students.

• Tier B award is for permanent citizenship holders of Singapore.

• Students from Singapore eligible for the Tier A grant.

Programs	International Students (Tier C)	Singapore Permanent Residents (Tier B)	Singapore Citizens (Tier A)
Arts and Social Sciences	$21,901	$14,050	$9,550
Business	$21,901	$14,050	$9,550
Design & Engineering	$21,901	$14,050	$9,550
Nursing	$21,346	$13,700	$9,750
Computing	$21,901	$14,050	$9,550
Public Health	$21,901	$14,050	$9,550
Science	$21,901	$14,050	$9,550
Dentistry	$35,274	$22,800	$15,050
Architecture (Coursework Program)	$19,378	$12,450	$8,900
Public Health (Coursework Program)	$27,956	$23,550	$23,500

Programs Of StudyThe scholarship is available for a variety of full-time diploma courses at polytechnics, undergraduate degrees at autonomous universities, and art school programs. Let's look at the universities that are eligible for the Tuition Grant Scheme: Autonomous Universities in Polytechnics 

You may receive tuition grants for all full-time undergraduate and diploma courses in these institutions: 

• National University of Singapore (NUS)

• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

• Singapore Management University (SMU)

• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

• Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)

• Republic Polytechnic (RP)

• Singapore Polytechnic (SP)

• Temasek Polytechnic (TP)

Art Institutions

You may receive tuition grant for full-time diploma courses in these institutions: 

• LASALLE College of the Arts

• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

How to ApplySingapore's international students and permanent residents can apply through the MOE TG Online system, including attending the tuition grant signing session to sign the agreement. For more details, students can visit the website of their admitting university. 

• Go to the Ministry of Education (MOE) website.

• Click on the “Student Login” option.

• You must have two sureties/guarantors (of any nationality). The guarantors must be aged 21 and above but below 65 and not be un-discharged bankrupts.

• Sign the service obligation agreement to be put under the higher subsidy (and therefore pay a lower tuition fee) and serve a 3-year bond by working in a Singapore-registered company upon graduation.

Benefits

• The Tuition Grant Scheme supports international students' study in Singapore by defraying part of the cost of school fees. Tuition Grant recipients continue to pay higher fees than Singaporean students. Students contribute to the vibrancy of the learning environment and student life in our Institutes of Higher Learning. 

• The Scheme is highly beneficial for students as this can make a difference of 81% (approximately) in the tuition fees students pay for a certain course. 

• In return for the Tuition Grant, recipients get an opportunity to work in Singapore for three years after graduation to contribute to its economy. 

Conclusion

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