Look for a lock ()
or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Select a programme to learn more about it and how to apply.
“No words can express my gratitude towards YRF. It has aided me during my entire polytechnic journey. Beyond the monetary value, YRF has provided me with essential emotional and moral support, a chance to study without financial concerns, and achieve my fullest potential.”
Mr Alvin Tan, Graduate of Republic PolytechnicRecipient of the YRF STAR Bursary AwardThe Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) STAR (Skills Training Assistance to Restart) Bursary provides financial assistance to low-income ex-offenders who wish to pursue tertiary education or skills-based training after their release.
YRF aims to support inmates and ex-offenders to build viable futures for themselves and their families through upgrading, which will enhance employability and encourage self-sufficiency. The beneficiaries of the YRF STAR Bursary may also serve as role models and inspire ex-offenders to rebuild their lives through education.
“The YBR programme brought us closer as a family because it enabled us to communicate and understand one another. The tuition support is great as it reduced my financial stress and really helped my children to do well. I am very grateful for YBR’s support.”
Mdm Aishah, Mother-of-fiveBeneficiary of the Yellow Brick Road ProgrammeGiven the multifaceted impact of parental incarceration, the children have many unaddressed needs such as academic performance and social-emotional development.
The Yellow Brick Road (YBR) Programme was conceptualised and developed in 2014 as a children-centric programme to address these needs for the children.
Key components of the programme includes case management and parenting workshops with the caregivers, groupwork and tuition for the children and family bonding activities.
Referrals to YBR are done during the incare phase.
“I am so thankful for the financial assistance from YREF, especially when faced with the multiple reintegration needs that I had to manage upon my release. The assistance has helped to tide over my finances as I worked to earn my very first salary. It took away one of the biggest burdens that I stressed over as I start my life anew.”
Thani (pseudonym), 51 years oldRecipient of the YRERThe Yellow Ribbon Enabling Fund (YREF) is an interim financial assistance scheme to help ex-offenders with their daily subsistence as they transition from prison to the community upon release.
This support is also extended to families who are impacted by the incarceration of their loved ones.
Qualifications Supported:
Certifications Supported:
With effect from 1 April 2026, Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF), Industrial and Services Co-operative Societies Limited (ISCOS) and NeuGen Fund will consolidate to form Yellow Ribbon Cares (YR Cares).
Moving forward, applications for the STAR Bursary will be administered by YR Cares. If you wish to apply for the STAR Bursary for Academic Track courses, please reach out to YR Cares directly through their contact channels.
For Skills Track course applications, you may continue to submit applications to Jaslyn at Jaslyn_Quek@yellowribbon.gov.sg until 31 March 2026. Starting 1 April 2026, YR Cares will handle all Skills Track applications, including any ongoing submissions.
Please visit the YR Cares website to find out more about the STAR Bursary programme.