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Financial Assistance and Scholarships

At SOTA, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of a comprehensive arts education regardless of financial background. We offer a range of financial aid options including bursaries and study awards.

 

Selected SOTA students with outstanding achievements in the artistic, academic and affective domains are identified and awarded scholarships. These scholarships are made possible through grants and donations.

The SOTA Bursary offers tiered subsidies for school and miscellaneous fees ranging from 33% to 100%, providing financial assistance to eligible SOTA students.

The table below provides information on the eligibility criteria and benefits for the respective bursary packages.
 

The SOTA Bursary is available to Singapore Citizens only.

Bursary Package

Monthly Gross Household Income (GHI)

Per-Capita Income (PCI)
= Monthly GHI divided by the Number of members in the same household

Benefits

Bursary Package 1

Not exceeding $4,000

Not exceeding $1,000

  • Students will receive 100% subsidy for SOTA school and miscellaneous fees
  • Annual book allowance of:
    • $250 (Years 1 to 4)
    • $600 (Years 5 to 6)
    • Students on short-term bursary packages will receive pro-rated book allowance
  • Annual arts allowance of $100 (Years 1 to 6)
  • Uniform allowance covering 2 sets of school uniform and 2 sets of PE attire
  • Transport allowance of $21 per month
  • Monthly meal allowance of $8.20 per school day
  • 100% subsidy of International Baccalaureate (IB) examination fees
  • UPLIFT scholarship of $1,200 per year (subject to meeting UPLIFT scholarship criteria)

Bursary Package 2

$4,001 – $5,500

$1,001 – $1,375

  • Students will receive a subsidy for SOTA school and miscellaneous fees, and pay equivalent to GGAS (Government and Government-aided schools) fees
  • Annual book allowance of:
    • $250 (Years 1 to 4)
    • $500 (Years 5 to 6)
    • Students on short-term bursary packages will receive pro-rated book allowance
  • Annual arts allowance of $50 (Years 1 to 6)
  • Uniform allowance covering 1 set of school uniform and 1 set of PE attire
  • Transport allowance of $16 per month
  • UPLIFT scholarship of $1,200 per year (subject to meeting UPLIFT scholarship criteria)

Bursary Package 3

$5,501 – $9,000

$1,376 – $2,250

  • Students will receive a subsidy for SOTA school and miscellaneous fees, and pay equivalent to 1.5 times GGAS (Government and Government-aided schools) fees
  • Annual book allowance of:
    • $100 (Years 1 to 4)
    • $200 (Years 5 to 6)
    • Students on short-term bursary packages will receive pro-rated book allowance
  • Annual arts allowance of $50 (Years 1 to 6)
  • Uniform allowance covering 1 set of school uniform and 1 set of PE attire
  • Transport allowance of $16 per month

Bursary Package 4

$9,001 – $12,000

$2,251 – $3,000

  • Students will receive 33% subsidy for SOTA school and miscellaneous fees
  • Annual book allowance of:
    • $100 (Years 1 to 4)
    • $200 (Years 5 to 6)
    • Students on short-term bursary packages will receive pro-rated book allowance
  • Annual arts allowance of $25 (Years 1 to 6)
  • Uniform allowance covering 1 set of school uniform and 1 set of PE attire
  • Transport allowance of $16 per month
 Terms and Conditions
  1. The above SOTA Student Financial Support (SOTA-SFS) Schemes are applicable exclusively to the bursary recipients and is not transferable.
  2. SOTA-SFS recipients cannot be recipients of any other full scholarships or bursaries administered by external organisations, except COMCARE, MOE scholarships, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) bursaries and The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF).
  3. Students may receive both a bursary or scholarship for fees administered by SOTA. Should a student qualify for both, the student would be offered the amount with the higher dollar value.
  4. No bond is required from SOTA-SFS recipients.
  5. SOTA-SFS recipients must accept and comply with all SOTA policies, by-laws, rules and regulations. Policies, by-laws, rules and regulations may be revised, amended or supplemented by SOTA at the School’s absolute discretion from time to time.
  6. Decisions by the SOTA Bursary Committee are final. 
 

Application Procedure

  1. Parents/Guardians who wish to apply for the bursary are required to download and complete the application form available on the mySOTA Portal.
  2. Applications with incomplete information and/or not accompanied by relevant supporting documents will not be processed.
  3. Bursary applications will take at least 3 working weeks to process. If approved, the bursary will take effect from the first day of the following month.
  4. All bursary awards are valid until 31 December of each year, unless otherwise stated. If financial assistance is required for the following academic year, a new bursary application must be submitted. A fresh application is required for each academic year.
  5. The School will inform students and parents/guardians of the outcome of the bursary application.
 

All students regardless of nationality are eligible for the SAF. This fund provides support to students who are in need of financial assistance due to special/sudden circumstances, temporary financial challenges or require further financial assistance.


Students who wish to apply for the SAF may download and complete the SOTA Student Financial Assistance Application Form in the mySOTA Portal.

Usually funded by self-help groups or other organisations, these initiatives are designed to help eligible families with education-related expenses.

Type of Funding
Description
Eligibility

Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC)

The CDAC-SFCCA Bursary aims to help needy students to cope with schooling expenses. Click here for more information.

The CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary* offers financial support to eligible students to help them defray part of their educational expenses. Eligible students will be nominated by their schools to receive the CDAC Post-Secondary Bursary. Click here for more information.

Chinese Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident students

*By school’s nomination only

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)

SINDA Bursary supports low-income and deserving families with education-related financial assistance. Click here for more information.

Indian Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident students

The Eurasian Association, Singapore (EA)

EA Education Schemes render financial assistance to students from lower-income families. Click here for more information.

Eurasian Singapore Citizen students

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF)

STSPMF provides pocket money to children from low-income families to help them through school. Click here for more information.

Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident students.
By school’s nomination only

SOTA Scholarships

Several scholarships are offered annually to SOTA students who demonstrate outstanding achievements across artistic, academic, and affective domains.

 

Students who meet the scholarship criteria will be shortlisted for the scholarship.

Type of Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria for Shortlisting
Duration
Scholarship Benefits

NAC Arts Scholarship (Diploma)

  • Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Exemplary artistic achievements, good academic and co-curricular activities (CCA) records
  • Possess leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills and good conduct
  • Applicants with financial needs may be considered for award

Year 1 :

4 years

 

Year 3:

2 years

 

Year 5:

2 years

Year 1 to Year 4:
$6,680 per year

 

Year 5 to Year 6:
$8,880 per year

SOTA–Ngee Ann Kongsi
Scholarship

  • Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential
  • Present themselves as well-rounded individuals, possessing excellent academic records and artistic achievements
  • Contributes positively to school community

1 year

Year 1 to Year 4:
$2,800

Year 5 to Year 6:
$3,800

Temasek Foundation Scholarship for Arts Education

  • Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential
  • Present themselves as well-rounded individuals, possessing excellent academic records and artistic achievements
  • Contributes positively to school community

1 year

Year 1 to Year 4:
$2,800

Year 5 to Year 6:
$3,800

Temasek Foundation Scholarship for Young Artist

  • Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Present themselves as well-rounded individuals, possessing strong artistic achievements and good academic records
  • Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in creating positive impact for the community through the arts
  • Contributes positively to the school community

1 year

Year 5 to Year 6:
$3,800

* capped at rate for Singapore Citizen students; tenable at SOTA only

Ministry of Education (MOE) Scholarships

In addition to the SOTA scholarships, the school oversees the administration of the following MOE scholarships:

  • Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS)
  • UPLIFT Scholarship Award


Click here to learn more.

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