Introduced in 2023, the Scheme provides monthly stipends to under-privileged households, through top-ups to their EZ-Link Cards. The MTS was designed to assist students who ‘fall through the cracks’, i.e. do not qualify for other forms of educational or social assistance schemes.

Primary school beneficiaries will receive $40 or $60 a month and secondary school beneficiaries receive $80 or $90 a month via their EZ-Link Card. Evolving with the needs of the community, we have also began piloting a tertiary tranche in 2024 for eligible postsecondary students, through which they will receive $120 monthly.

To date, the Scheme has benefited over 120 students from 25 schools in the Southwest District.