Meta description: Understand Edusave, who qualifies, award types, payout timelines, and how to help your child be eligible. Clear steps and FAQs for Singapore parents.

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Edusave 2025, a quick guide for parents

What is Edusave

  • Edusave supports Singapore Citizen students with awards and funds for learning. It recognises academic progress, good conduct, leadership, and character. (Ministry of Education)

Who is eligible

  • Singapore Citizens in MOE schools and approved institutions.
  • Ages typically 6 to 16, with coverage for JC, MI, ITE, and special education where applicable. (Ministry of Education)

Key Edusave award types

  • Academic awards
  • Edusave Scholarship
  • Edusave Merit Bursary
  • Edusave Good Progress Award
  • Edusave Scholarship for Independent Schools
    • Non academic awards
  • Edusave EAGLES Award
  • Edusave Character Award
    • Each award targets different strengths, for example results, steady progress, leadership, service, and character. Check your child’s school type for details. (Ministry of Education)

How Edusave payout works

  • Award money is disbursed via PayNow when the student registers before the ceremony.
  • If PayNow fails or is not set up, MOE will request bank details and credit the account after processing.
  • MOE publishes payout timelines each year. For 2025, schools and JCs targeted late March for disbursement, with later windows for ITE and polytechnic.

Edusave Account basics

  • Every Singapore Citizen student gets an Edusave Account.
  • The government contributes yearly. Funds support approved school fees, enrichment, programs, and learning devices.
  • Learn how much your child receives and permitted uses on MOE’s Edusave Account page. (Ministry of Education)

Selection notes for lower primary

  • MOE revised criteria for some lower primary awards when weighted assessments were removed. Schools consider conduct and other indicators instead of exam scores at these levels.

How to help your child qualify

  • Aim for steady academic progress across the year.
  • Keep attendance strong.
  • Build good conduct, leadership, and service through CCA and VIA.
  • Work with teachers on target areas before exams and checkpoints.
  • Track school communications on Edusave nomination and timelines. (Ministry of Education)

Quick FAQ

What is the difference between Scholarship and Merit Bursary

  • Scholarship recognises top academic performance.
  • Merit Bursary supports strong performers with income criteria. Check the latest MOE page for thresholds and details. (Ministry of Education)

What is the Edusave Character Award

  • It recognises students who model strong values and conduct. Schools typically select up to a small percentage of students who meet strict criteria. (Ministry of Education)

When will award money arrive

  • If PayNow is set up and records are accurate, payouts follow MOE’s annual schedule. Otherwise MOE will collect bank details and credit within about two weeks after receiving them.

Action steps for parents this term

  • Confirm your child’s PayNow registration.
  • Note your school’s Edusave nomination window.
  • Encourage consistent homework and revision.
  • Support CCA attendance and VIA participation.
  • Keep copies of school notices for award collection. (Ministry of Education)

Sources for the latest rules and dates