About Singapore’s Education Merit Award

Academic Awards

These Edusave awards recognise students for academic excellence, improvement, good conduct, and school-based performance.

Edusave Scholarship (ES)

Awarded to eligible students who are within the top 10% of their school’s level and course in terms of academic performance, and who have demonstrated good conduct.

Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB)

Awarded to students who are within the top 25% of their school’s level and course in terms of academic performance, have demonstrated good conduct, and meet the household income criteria.

• Gross Household Income (GHI): ≤ $9,000
• Per Capita Income (PCI): ≤ $2,250

Edusave Good Progress Award (GPA)

Awarded to students who are within the top 10% of their school’s level and course in terms of improvement in academic performance, and who have demonstrated good conduct.

Edusave Scholarship for Independent Schools (ESIS)

• Only Singapore Citizens are eligible.
• The scholarship is not paid in cash. It is deducted directly from school fees.
• The maximum award quantum is S$2,400 per year, or the lesser of school fees minus standard government school fees or subsidies, where applicable.

New Update from 2025 Onwards

With effect from November 2025, eligible students no longer need to manually apply for the Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB). MOE now automatically assesses students using the latest household income information available in government databases

Non-Academic Awards

These awards recognise students for leadership, service, character, soft skills, and achievements beyond academic performance.

Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES)

Awarded to up to 10% of students from each school who have demonstrated leadership qualities, service to the community and school, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct.

Edusave Character Award (ECHA)

Awarded to up to 2% of students in each school who have demonstrated exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions.

Edusave Skills Award (ESA)

Awarded to 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.