Bursaries & Financial Aid
We believe everyone deserves a chance to receive the best possible education. SIM offers bursaries and grants, and constantly looks out for partners to assist our students facing financial difficulties.If you will like to speak with us to find out more on any financial assistance you may be eligible for, within or outside of SIM, please do email us at finaid@sim.edu.sg with a description of your current financial situation at home. We will get in touch with you shortly after receiving your email.
We will like to express our gratitude to the following companies for their generous donations in supporting our students with bursaries:
In alphabetical order:
- Far East Flora Pte Ltd
- Fullerton Fund Management Company Ltd
- Legend Maintenance (S) Pte Ltd
- MUFG Fund Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Rackspace Singapore Pte Ltd
- Regius Construction & Civil Engineering Pte Ltd
- Rimini Street INC
SIM Global Education Bursary
This bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM Global Education (GE).
• Monetary assistance of up to S$6,000, tenable for one year of study
• Open to Full-time / Part-time SIM GE students pursuing Foundation, Diploma, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programmes, excluding those who are currently in Bridging / Preparatory / Certificate in English course.
• No repayment required, unless the recipient discontinues his or her studies
SIM GE Crisis Fund
This Crisis Fund aims to provide emergency financial support to needy students studying at SIM Global Education (GE).
- Value of the fund up to S$5,000 for each eligible student
- Open to Full-time / Part-time SIM GE students pursuing Foundation, Diploma, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programmes, excluding those who are currently in Bridging / Preparatory / Certificate in English course
- No repayment required
Other Financial Schemes
As we learn about new opportunities to help our students, we will update this list with more financial assistance programmes.Please click on the following link for some of the available external financial assistance which you may be eligible to apply for.
You may also be interested in the following financial assistance.
The Richard K M Eu-SIM Social Entrepreneurship Centre (RESSEC) believes in empowering students to make a positive impact on the world. We have 12 bursaries to award to SIMGE students who can demonstrate their commitment to service and have the qualities needed of a future leader to make a significant impact on society. This bursary award of S$10,000 each is a recognition of their efforts in contributing positively to the local community and as an encouragement to continue their commitment to service.
The bursary award is given based on PCI as well as extent of social service involvement. We encourage all eligible SIMGE students to apply for this bursary.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Per Capita Income (PCI) must not exceed S$1,000.
• Showcase active participation in community service activities.
• Have an active enrolment status at time of application.
Required Documents:
• Completed Bursary Application Form with ALL the required details
• Family particulars and a copy of their latest household income statement (e.g. Payslip, CPF statement, tax assessment notice).
• A letter of recommendation and/or certificates from the School or community leaders, highlighting your community service contributions.
• Your academic transcript (if available).
Things to Note:
• Please ensure that your bank account details are updated in SIMConnect before applying for bursary. If awarded, the award amount will be credited directly into your bank account by March 2025.
• Bursary recipients will need to make course fees payment first and have started classes before the bursaries can be disbursed.
• Bursary recipients to consent to SIM featuring their story and community involvement experience as an inspiration to others.
• The bursary must be refunded in part or in full if the student discontinues his or her studies within one month after the disbursement.
Contact email
RESSEC@sim.edu.sg
Website link to award
Bursary Application Form (via Mymail account only)
https://forms.office.com/r/12EJC6w08n
Please submit application form and all required documents by 30th November 2024.
The bursary award is given based on PCI as well as extent of social service involvement. We encourage all eligible SIMGE students to apply for this bursary.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Per Capita Income (PCI) must not exceed S$1,000.
• Showcase active participation in community service activities.
• Have an active enrolment status at time of application.
Required Documents:
• Completed Bursary Application Form with ALL the required details
• Family particulars and a copy of their latest household income statement (e.g. Payslip, CPF statement, tax assessment notice).
• A letter of recommendation and/or certificates from the School or community leaders, highlighting your community service contributions.
• Your academic transcript (if available).
Things to Note:
• Please ensure that your bank account details are updated in SIMConnect before applying for bursary. If awarded, the award amount will be credited directly into your bank account by March 2025.
• Bursary recipients will need to make course fees payment first and have started classes before the bursaries can be disbursed.
• Bursary recipients to consent to SIM featuring their story and community involvement experience as an inspiration to others.
• The bursary must be refunded in part or in full if the student discontinues his or her studies within one month after the disbursement.
Contact email
RESSEC@sim.edu.sg
Website link to award
Bursary Application Form (via Mymail account only)
https://forms.office.com/r/12EJC6w08n
Please submit application form and all required documents by 30th November 2024.
The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) was established on 10 October 1991, offering core programmes in education, human resource development, social development and research.
The AMP Education Bursary seeks to recognise students for their academic achievements and be a source of motivation for them to strive harder in their studies.
Enquiries & more information
Phone: 6416 3966
Email: corporate@amp.org.sg
Learn more on AMP’s website
The AMP Education Bursary seeks to recognise students for their academic achievements and be a source of motivation for them to strive harder in their studies.
- Monetary assistance of $1,000 (for degree students)
- Open to selected local degree students of all races
Enquiries & more information
Phone: 6416 3966
Email: corporate@amp.org.sg
Learn more on AMP’s website
Lembaga Biasiswa Kenanga Maulud (LBKM) was formed in 1965 with the concerted determination and commitment of the leaders of about 70 Malay/Muslim organisations. They felt the need to have an organisation that can cater to the financial needs of the needy students.
Since its establishment, LBKM’s focus has been to provide financial assistance in the form of bursaries to needy students.
Enquiries & more information
Email: enquiries@lbkm.org.sg
Learn more on LBKM’s website
Since its establishment, LBKM’s focus has been to provide financial assistance in the form of bursaries to needy students.
- Monetary assistance of $1,200 to $1,800 (for degree students), or $600 to $1,000 (for full-time diploma students)
- Open to Singapore citizens
- Also open to applicants under 21 years old with at least one parent who is a Singapore citizen
Enquiries & more information
Email: enquiries@lbkm.org.sg
Learn more on LBKM’s website
Muslimin Trust Fund Association (MTFA) is a registered charitable Muslim organisation in Singapore. It aims to provide financial assistance to Muslim students from lower-income families in Singapore, as well as to orphans who wish to further their education in various fields.
Enquiries & more information
Phone: 6746 5729 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)
Email: welfareaid@mtfa.org
Learn more on MTFA’s website
- Monetary assistance of $2,000 (for degree students) or $1,000 (for diploma students)
- Open to Muslim students from low-income families who are pursuing full-time pre-tertiary and tertiary education
Enquiries & more information
Phone: 6746 5729 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)
Email: welfareaid@mtfa.org
Learn more on MTFA’s website
The Sivadas-HEB Education Fund, a fund established by the trustees of the Estate of the Late Sivadas Sankaran, provides needy Hindu children with financial assistance to get a good education.
The Fund invites Hindu students from low-income families pursuing tertiary education to apply for a Tuition Subsidy to help them meet the cost of their education.
The Fund invites Hindu students from low-income families pursuing tertiary education to apply for a Tuition Subsidy to help them meet the cost of their education.
- The subsidy will be up to 50% of the yearly tuition fee, subject to a maximum as determined by the Sivadas-HEB Education Fund Committee
- Open to Hindu students from low-income families pursuing tertiary education
