When you give to NP, you are empowering students who would not otherwise have the means to access the quality education that they deserve to get ahead in life.
I was struggling to get through each semester as I had limited funds to cover basic needs like food and transport. I was too shy to ask for help.
This is a very real concern for our students from low-income families. NP has around 5,500 students who require some form of financial support, of which about 2,600 are from families with Household Per Capita Income of $1,000 or below.
We seek donations in the form of Bursaries & Grants, Scholarships & Awards, Endowments and Emergency Grants to lift our students’ financial burden, which will allow them to focus on their studies to create a better future for themselves and their family.
We thank you for your generous support.
Why Give
Every donation matters
When you give to NP, your generous donation goes beyond simply giving funds. You get to chart the progress of the students that your donation impacts and participate in their journey.
Every donation, of any size, makes a difference and here’s why:
No student should be denied access to quality education due to their financial circumstances and your donation will help to level the playing field.
More than 40% (~5,500) of our students require some form of financial assistance.
Government bursaries do not cover 100% of annual tuition fees. With your generous support, more students can complete their polytechnic education debt-free.
Every gift makes a difference. It adds to the millions needed for financial aid, scholarships, emergency funds and other programmes we have that aid our students in need.
How we acknowledge your gift
Your name/logo will be featured in our publicity materials.
You’ll be able to claim 2.5 x tax deduction on the donation amount.
You’ll get to engage with your student beneficiaries.
Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Singapore government so your donation will have a wider impact.
Areas Your Giving Supports
Bursaries & Grants
Bursaries & Grants
Your gift will support students from families with financial needs in the area of school fees, as well as school-related and/or living expenses. This ensures that no student is denied a quality education as a result of his or her family’s financial
situation.
“I am extremely grateful to have received the Student Aid Grant. There has been little income for my family during this period and we are going through a difficult time financially. This grant has helped to relieve us of some of
the financial pressure – I find myself worrying less about money now. With this gift, I can better focus on my studies. You have inspired me to strive for my best in my studies so that I can one day also donate to someone else
in need.”
Lee Wei Kang,
Year 1, Common Business Programme
Scholarships & Awards
Scholarships & Awards
You may choose to make your donation in the form of a scholarship or award that recognises NP students who stand out for their academic excellence and leadership.
Scholarships are offered in partnership with sponsors or by eternal organisations.
How scholarships are administered
Scholarships are awarded in line with your stated intent or objective and may be administered as follows:
Fully administered by NP
Jointly administered by NP and Donor
Externally administered by Donor
Scholarship Criteria
You can customise the criteria by which your scholarship is administered. Here are some common criteria:
Course specific
Citizenship: SC/PR/SC only/All
Outstanding academic results
Good CCA records
Good character and disposition
Not in receipt of other scholarships
Internship requirements
Award value
$3,400 per award (Academic Year 2022)
“Being awarded a scholarship meant I could worry less about my financial situation and instead focus on my studies and CCAs. This allowed me to develop holistically and make the best of my 3 years as a student in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.”
Lee Koh Chin, Diploma in Accountancy, Class of 2019 Public Service Commission Scholar
Endowments
Endowments
You may choose to make your donation in the form of an endowment and create a legacy in perpetuity with your giving. Its impact will extend beyond your lifetime and benefit our deserving students forever. The funds will be disbursed to areas you wish to support e.g. bursaries, grants and/or scholarships.
How an endowment gift works
Your 2.5x tax-deductible donation is invested in an endowment fund and the interest is used to fund bursaries and scholarships of your choice without the principal amount being touched.
The Ministry of Education will add 1.5x your donation to stretch its impact.
Every $1,000 disbursed can support 1 student in the Student Aid Grant.
Naming your fund
You can choose to have the endowment fund established in your name or in the name of your family, your organisation or anyone else you wish to honour.
Emergency Grants
Emergency Grants
You can choose to make your donation as emergency grants, which are aimed at providing emergency cash relief to students from low-income families should they encounter unexpected financial challenges. Examples of Emergency Grants include the COVID-19 Cash Relief Grant and Support Grant to help students cope with rising food prices and transport costs.
100% of your donation will go straight to the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Fund to support deserving students.
Thank you for standing by NP and uplifting the spirits of our vulnerable students during these difficult times.
Impact of Your Giving
Your gift makes a difference
Not only does your gift uplift our beneficiaries, it also inspires generosity in others. The following stories give you a glimpse into the joy of giving:
Hear from our donors
What do our Student Beneficiaries say?
Education and skill sets can change and improve lives. It gives us great satisfaction, year after year, when bursary recipients proudly show their diplomas and share their aspirations and dreams for a better future for their families and themselves.
My academic journey was a challenging one. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted my family’s household income. We had to scrimp and save to cope with the financial stress. I also relied heavily on donations of secondhand laptop and textbooks. I really appreciate the bursary that I received as it meant that I could focus on my studies and pursue my interest in applying IT skills to help the community.
Through my community volunteer work, I mentored peers and juniors, as well as led a workshop to teach senior citizens how to use video conferencing tools and make e-payments.
I am glad to fully embrace the spirit of paying it forward because the greatest good is what we can do for one another.
How to give
Thank you for shining a light and driving positive change for our students.
