Partial funding · Study in Singapore
MOE Tuition Grant Scheme
A substantial tuition fee subsidy at Tier C rates for international students
- Funder
- Singapore Ministry of Education
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Tuition Grant is the reason Singapore's published international fees look low: the government subsidises a large share of tuition at the autonomous universities and polytechnics.
It is a subsidy rather than a scholarship — it pays nothing towards living costs and international recipients take on a three-year bond to work for a Singapore-registered company after graduating.
🗓️ Deadline
Taken up at enrolment, alongside your place at the institution
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student enrolling in an eligible full-time diploma or undergraduate course
- International students qualify at the Tier C subsidy level
- Requires signing a Tuition Grant agreement with a guarantor
- Three-year service bond with a Singapore-registered company after graduation
- The bond can generally be served in Singapore or overseas with a qualifying employer
How to apply
- Accept a place on an eligible course at a Singapore institution
- Apply for the Tuition Grant through the institution's portal
- Arrange a guarantor as the agreement requires
- Read the bond terms in full before signing — they are legally binding
- Budget separately for living costs, which the grant does not cover
Studying in Singapore
A global education and business hub with world-top universities close to home. Post-study work: Work pass with a qualifying job offer.
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MOE Tuition Grant Scheme: your questions, answered
What does the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme cover?
A substantial tuition fee subsidy at Tier C rates for international students. The Tuition Grant is the reason Singapore's published international fees look low: the government subsidises a large share of tuition at the autonomous universities and polytechnics.
Who is eligible for the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme?
Core requirements are: International student enrolling in an eligible full-time diploma or undergraduate course; International students qualify at the Tier C subsidy level; Requires signing a Tuition Grant agreement with a guarantor; Three-year service bond with a Singapore-registered company after graduation; The bond can generally be served in Singapore or overseas with a qualifying employer. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme deadline?
Taken up at enrolment, alongside your place at the institution. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.