Financial Assistance
Find out about the financial aid schemes available at RGS to support students in need, including bursaries, scholarships, and the UPLIFT Scholarship.
Financial Assistance
RGS is committed to ensuring that no deserving student is denied the opportunity to experience the Raffles Programme and pursue excellence in spite of socio-economic background. Financial assistance schemes such as the MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB), school-administered scholarships and bursaries, as well as other bursaries by self-help groups and external institutions are available to help our needy students continue with their education and motivate them to strive for greater accomplishments.
School-administered financial aid, depending on the level of subsidy, may include subsidies for enrichment programme fees and compulsory level-wide school activities.
Students who require financial aid at any point of time may approach Student Services directly or through their Form Teacher for help.
MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB) Scheme
Singapore Citizens may apply for financial assistance under the MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB) scheme. Applications are to be submitted online using this link: https://go.gov.sg/moe-efasis (opens in new tab)
Income Criteria:
The income eligibility criteria for students who apply for MOE ISB financial assistance schemes are as follows:
Overview of Eligibility Criteria
Monthly Gross Household Income (GHI) | Per Capita Income (PCI) | Benefits with effect from 1 January 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Not exceeding $4,000 | Not exceeding $1000 | * 100% fee subsidies |
$4,001-$5,500 | $1,001-$1,375 | Subsidy such that student pays the same fee as student studying in government and government-aided schools (GGAS). [i] |
$5,501-$9,000 | $1,376-$2,250 | Subsidy such that student pays 1.5x GGAS fee. [i] |
$9,001-$12,000 | $2,251-$3,000 | 33% school and miscellaneous fees subsidy |
*Applicable only to Singapore Citizen students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Government-funded schools. Exam fees for GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels are waived for all Singapore Citizens in Government funded schools.
** The public transport subsidy will only be provided from the effective month of the MOE ISB till December of the year.
[i] GGAS fee comprises school fee and miscellaneous fee payable by Singapore Citizen students in a GGAS.
UPLIFT Scholarship
The UPLIFT scholarship for Independent Schools provides a monetary award of $1,200 per year for Singapore citizens who
are admitted through the Direct School Admission, and/or
qualify for the Edusave Scholarship.
The UPLIFT scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students and no separate application is needed. For more information please refer to this website (opens in new tab)
Should you require further assistance, please approach our Student Services at studentservices@rafflesgirlssch.edu.sg