Income Criteria for Edusave Bursaries

Mr Zainal Sapari asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry will consider either removing the income criteria for students who are given the Edusave Merit Bursary or increasing the household income ceiling for students who qualify for this bursary.

Mr Heng Swee Keat: The intention of the Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB) is to reward students who come from lower income families and do well in schools. There are other purely merit-based Edusave awards such as Edusave Scholarships, Edusave Good Progress Award, Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES).

MOE reviews the income and other eligibility criteria for the EMB from time to time. Our next review will be completed before the selection for the 2012 Edusave awards.

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