UPLIFT Scholarship

About the UPLIFT Scholarship

The UPLIFT Scholarship recognises the achievements of students in independent schools who have performed well academically, or in specific talent areas, and are from lower-income families.

Who is eligible

Singapore Citizens who are:

• Admitted to an independent school through Direct School Admissions (DSA), have qualified for the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS), or the Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES).
• Have good conduct.
• From families whose gross monthly household income is $5,500 or below, or gross monthly per capita income is $1,375 or below, who qualify for Independent School Bursary (ISB) subsidy or specialised independent schools' Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) such that the student pays the same fee as a student studying in government and government aided schools (GGAS)).

Award amount

$1,200 cash award per year

Your child will receive the award every year throughout the:

• Duration of their course of study, starting from the year they enter the school, if they are admitted through DSA.
• Duration of their ESIS award, starting from the year they receive the award.

For those receiving ESIS (Yearly Award) or EAGLES, the tenure is for 1 year and income eligibility is assessed based on family’s financial status in the year of tenure.

Renewal criteria

To continue receiving the UPLIFT Scholarship:

• Your child must progress to the next level of study and have good conduct.
• Your family’s gross monthly household income is $5,500 or below, or gross monthly per capita income is $1,375 or below.

How to apply

No application is required. Your child will automatically be awarded if they are receiving ISB/FAS pertaining to those whose GHI ≤ $5,500 or PCI ≤ $1,375.

If your child meets the eligibility criteria for the UPLIFT Scholarship but have not applied for ISB/FAS, you can apply for ISB/FAS through your child’s school. If the school assesses that your child is eligible, they will be awarded both the ISB/FAS and UPLIFT Scholarship.

When your child will receive the award

Upon the school's assessment that your child is eligible for the UPLIFT scholarship, the award monies will be credited to their bank account by the school.

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