Tzu Chi Foundation is offering a transport subsidy scheme to students of ITE College East. To be eligible for this subsidy, a student must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
Applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Applicant’s gross monthly household per capita income (PCI) must not exceed $750.
Applicant must be living in a HDB 4-room flat or smaller. Applicant living in 5-room flat/executive flat may apply but this will be subject to review.
Applicant’s attendance must be at least 75%.
Applicant should preferably be from the 5111 or 5114 intake. Applicant from the 5104 intake who is needy may also apply. However, please note that ALL applicants MUST have at least 3 months’ study to undergo till the end of the academic year, at the point of application.
Applicant must be staying more than 1km away from the school.\
Students who are keen to apply for this scheme may pick up an application form from our Customer & Visitor Centre (CVC). All completed application forms together with supporting income documents are to be deposited into the Student Services dropbox @ CVC.
All applications submitted are subject to Tzu Chi's review/approval. Following the receipt of application, Tzu Chi will arrange for a visit to the applicant's home to ascertain his financial neediness.
Students who submit their applications by 15 Sep 2011 and are approved by Tzu Chi, will receive their transport subsidy starting from Jan 2012 to Dec 2012.
Application for the transport subsidy will continue to be open to all students after 15 Sep 11. However, Tzu Chi will adjust the commencement date of their transport subsidies accordingly.
The transport subsidy application form and eligibility criteria are enclosed for your information.
For those intereste, please look for me for the application form