Can you process my application if I only save my application?
- Can you process my application if I only save my application?
No. You need to press the “submit” button to submit your application.
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Bursary FAQ
How do I get my Higher Education Community Bursary award?
- How do I get my Higher Education Community Bursary award?
You will be contacted by the nearest Community Center on the cheque collection.
How do I get my Higher Education Bursary or DFP Bursary award?
- How do I get my Higher Education Bursary or DFP Bursary award?
Amount will be GIRO to the bank account that you have registered with TP.
When will I receive my award money?
- When will I receive my award money?
- For Higher Education Community Bursary, it will be up to 3 months from date of approval.
- For Higher Education Bursary or DFP Bursary, it will be up to 1 month from date of approval.
I have encountered technical difficulties in my application. What should I do?
- I have encountered technical difficulties in my application. What should I do?
- Ensure your total file size is less than 20MB.
- You should have at least 1 file in the category “Identification”
- You should have at least 1 file in the category “Income Declaration”
- The document names (left-most column that you fill in on the left of category) of the uploaded files should be named differently.
- All the declaration checkboxes have been ticked (i.e. Siblings studying in TP, currently receiving any scholarships, and declaration that all information is correct).
- Make sure you do not have any decimals in your application. For example, 2000.00 change it to 2000.
- Upload your files 2 at a time, pressing save after uploading each 2 before uploading the next 2 files. If 2 at a time still does not work, you can try saving with just one file.
- Try a different browser if you are unable to save or submit. Recommended browser is Google Chrome.
- If you still encountered difficulties, please email us at bursary@tp.edu.sg.
What is GHI?
- What is GHI?
- Gross Monthly Household Income (GHI) will be computed based on:
- Gross monthly income of immediate family member, including both parents who may or may not be living together with applicant; and
- Gross monthly income of non-immediate family members, including grandparents, siblings, spouses of siblings, siblings of parents, and any other relatives who are living together with the applicant.
- This includes:
- Employee’s CPF contributions
- Income contributions from self-employment / business
- Salaried employment which include basic salary, allowances and overtime pay
- Other sources of income such as rent, pensions, etc
- Gross Monthly Household Income (GHI) will be computed based on:
Is NS allowance or alimony/maintenance included?
- Is NS allowance or alimony/maintenance included?
National Service (NS) allowance earned by NSF and alimony/maintenance from divorced/separated parent or spouse are excluded.
What is PCI?
- What is PCI?
- Gross Monthly Per Capita Income (PCI) = Total GHI / family headcount
- Family headcount includes the applicant, immediate family members (who may or may not live together with the applicant) and non-immediate family members (who live together with the applicant).
How do I retrieve my CPF contributions and Income Tax Assessment?
- How do I retrieve my CPF contributions and Income Tax Assessment?
CPF members with SingPass can obtain CPF Contribution and Transaction History Statement from CPF Board website: http://www.cpf.gov.sg
Please approach CPF branches or Community Centres in person with NRIC to obtain SingPass or call CPF hotline: 1800-2271188.
Instruction to obtain Income Tax Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/iras-instructions
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