Does your child consistently strive for excellence in education? The Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) recognizes such dedication with the “Edusave Award”. This award is a testament to your child’s hard work and academic prowess, encouraging them to reach new heights.
Understanding the Edusave Award
Source: Ministry of Education – Crunchbase School Profile & Alumni
The Edusave Award is divided into two categories: Academic and Non-Academic awards.
Academic Awards
These include the Edusave Scholarship (ES), Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB), Edusave Good Progress Award (GPA), and Edusave Scholarship for Independent Schools (ESIS). It’s important to note that your child is only eligible for one Edusave academic award.
Non-Academic Awards
These consist of the Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES), Edusave Character Award (ECHA), and Edusave Skills Award (ESA) for students from specialized schools, ITE, or polytechnics.
Receiving the Edusave Award
Notification Letter
Edusave award recipients will receive a notification letter from MOE. If your child is in primary school, secondary school, specialized school, junior college or Millennia Institute, expect to receive the notification letter by Sunday, 29 December 2023.
Award Ceremony
Your Constituency Office (CO) will also send a letter detailing the award ceremony. If you’re unable to attend the ceremony or didn’t receive the letter, you can check with the Community Club (CC) on how to collect the certificate and receive the award monies. For students in special education (SPED) schools, the award ceremony details will be provided by their school.
Receiving the Award Monies
If your child has registered for PayNow before the award ceremony, they will receive the award monies via this method. If they cannot register for PayNow or if the disbursement is unsuccessful, MOE will contact you to submit your child’s bank details via FormSG. The award monies will be credited to your child’s bank account approximately two weeks after MOE receives their bank details.
Please note that the award monies cannot be credited into a parent’s personal bank account or given in cash.
Edusave Awards for Different School Types
To find specific details about the Edusave Awards for your child’s school type, please refer to the information below:
Primary School
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Edusave Character Award: Up to 2% of students in each primary school have demonstrated exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions. Award amounts:
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Primary 1 to 3: $200
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Primary 4 to 6: $350
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Edusave Scholarship: Awarded to students within the top 10% of their primary school’s level and course in terms of academic performance, and who have demonstrated good conduct. Award amount: $350 (Primary 5 to 6)
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Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES): Up to 10% of students from each primary school who have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to community and schools, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct. Award amount: $250 (Primary 4 to 6)
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Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB): Awarded to students based on academic performance, good conduct, and household income criteria. Award amounts:
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Primary 1 to 3: $200
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Primary 4 to 6: $250
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Edusave Good Progress Award (GPA): Awarded to students who show improvement in academic performance and have good conduct. Award amounts:
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Primary 2 to 3: $100
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Primary 4 to 6: $150
Secondary Schools and Specialized Schools
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Edusave Character Award: Up to 2% of secondary or specialised school students have demonstrated exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions. Award amount: $500
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Edusave Skills Award: Up to 10% of students from each course in the graduating cohort who have demonstrated excellent professional and soft skills throughout their course of study, and good conduct. Award amount: $500 (Specialized schools)
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Edusave Scholarship: Awarded to students within the top 10% of their secondary school or specialized school’s level and course in academic performance, and who have demonstrated good conduct. Award amount: $500
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Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES): Up to 10% of students from each secondary school or specialized school who have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to the community and schools, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct. Award amounts:
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Secondary school: $350
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Specialized school: $500
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Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB): Awarded to students based on academic performance, good conduct, and household income criteria. Award amounts:
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Secondary school: $350
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Specialized school: $500
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Edusave Good Progress Award (GPA): Awarded to students who show improvement in academic performance and have good conduct. Award amounts:
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Secondary school: $200
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Specialized school: $400
Pre-University, ITE, and Polytechnic
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Edusave Character Award: Up to 2% of students in each pre-university or ITE institution who have demonstrated exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions. Award amount: $500
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Edusave Skills Award: Up to 10% of students from each course in the graduating cohort who have demonstrated excellent professional and soft skills throughout their course of study, and good conduct. Award amount: $500 (ITE or polytechnic)
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Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES): Up to 10% of students from each pre-university institution or ITE institution who have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to community and schools, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct. Award amounts:
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Pre-university: $400
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ITE: $500
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Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB): Awarded to students based on academic performance, good conduct, and household income criteria. Award amounts:
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Pre-university: $400
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ITE or polytechnic: $500
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Edusave Good Progress Award (GPA): Awarded to students who show improvement in academic performance and have good conduct. Award amounts:
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Pre-university: $250
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ITE or polytechnic: $400
For more information and specific details about the Edusave Awards, please visit the Ministry of Education website.
Conclusion
The Edusave Award is more than just a scholarship; it’s a recognition of your child’s commitment to academic excellence and character development. As parents, we should take pride in this achievement and continue to encourage our children to reach for the stars.
Remember, the journey to success is not a sprint but a marathon. Let’s continue to support our children in their pursuit of excellence.
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