An assistance scheme that provides care and support for youths with their education needs in times of adversity due to sudden and unforeseen circumstances.
What is NTUC Care Fund (Youth Enable)?
The NTUC Care Fund (Youth Enable) is a grant which aims to provide continual support for youths in Institutes of Higher Learning (“IHL”) to complete their studies in times of adversity due to sudden and unforeseen circumstances.
Eligible youths will receive an annual stipend for up to 4 years*.
Who is eligible for NTUC Care Fund (Youth Enable)?
This grant is open to NTUC Union Members and NTUC Starter Members.
(For NTUC Union Members)
Membership: Members who wish to apply for the grant for their child/children must have at least 6 continuous months of membership at the point of application and must not be in arrears.
Target Group: The grant is for children ("beneficiary") of union members enrolled in full-time courses at eligible IHLs to obtain their first tertiary certification.
Reasons for Hardship: Children of union members are eligible for the grant if the members encounter one of the following unforeseen circumstances which is of a non-industrial nature:
Death;
Total/Partial and Permanent Incapacity; or
Serious chronic medical condition.
Income: Gross Household Income of $4,400 and below, OR Per Capita Income of $1,100 and below if Gross Household Income exceeds $4,400
For more information on NTUC Starter Members' eligibility and grant application, click here.
Quantum
Education Level
Annual Stipend*
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
$2,000
Polytechnic
$3,000
University
$4,000
Upon successful application, members will receive an email notification about the application status. The stipend will be credited to the beneficiary’s registered bank account within 30 working days, subject to bank clearance.
For more information, please refer to the factsheet.