The NEU PC Programme is an initiative by IDA with the aim to build an all-inclusive digital society where needy students can have equal access to infocomm. To date, the NEU PC programme has benefited more than 24,000 needy households whose gross monthly household income is less than $2,000 or per capita monthly income does not exceed $500.
The programme started as a pilot scheme in 1999 which offered refurbished PCs to financially-challenged households. In 2003, the programme provided both refurbished and brand new PCs bundled with 1 year free dial-up internet subscription to the needy. Two years later, the programme was further enhanced to offer only brand new PC bundles.
To address today’s dynamic school curriculum and to support the iN2015 Masterplan’s goals, IDA enhanced the programme further in 2006. The NEU PC Plus programme offers students from low-income household and disabled people a brand new computer bundled with 3 years of free broadband access and software at an affordable price of $285. The “Plus” features include:
- Better Connectivity – Less than 30¢ a day for a new computer bundled with 3 years of broadband access.
- Wider Reach – The programme was extended to Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) that are serving youth to apply for PCs under the programme.
- Targeted Approach – IDA and MOE proactively reach out to students from needy families.
- Easier Access – With industries' co-donation, IDA has set up an iNSPIRE Fund to help those who cannot afford to co-pay, to earn their computer, by doing some form of community service in the spirit of "paying it forward".
Please refer to application form for full submission documents.
The NEU PC Plus packages are made really affordable with the support from IDA and many of its partners. Applicants will only need to pay a nominal sum of $285 for a Desktop Package or $730 for a Laptop Package.
** Strictly subject to sponsorship availability and sponsor's terms and conditions.
# Bandwidth speed will throttle to 128kbps after 3Gbps of usage per month is reached. SingTel's General Terms and Conditions of Service, and SingTel's relevant Specific Terms and Conditions, shall apply to any service(s) / product(s) subscribed. SingNet Broadband Terms and Conditions of Service shall apply the service(s) / product(s) subscribed. For detailed terms and conditions on SingNet's subscription, refer to www.singnet.com.sg/plans_and_services/broadband/tnc/singnetbroadbandtncs.pdf
Download the application form below to print and fill it up with the required details. You can submit your application through your school or any of the Lead Agencies listed here or contact them for more information.
Association of Muslim Professionals
AMP@Pasir Ris
1 Pasir Ris Drive 4 #05-11
Singapore 519457
Hotline: 6416 3966
Fax: 6583 3405
www.amp.org.sg
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Chinese Development Assistance Council
CDAC Building
65 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 436957
Hotline: 6843 5588
Fax: 6842 4110
www.cdac.org.sg |
Singapore Indian Development Association
1 Beatty Road
Singapore 209943
Hotline: 1800 295 4554 / 6393 7243
Fax: 6295 1411
www.sinda.org.sg
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The Sikh Centre
9 Jalan Bukit Merah
Singapore 169543
Hotline: 63272004
Fax: 63272009
www.sikhs.org.sg
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The Society for the Physically Disabled
2 Peng Nguan Street
SPD Ability Centre
Singapore 168955
Hotline: 6323 2303
Fax: 6323 7008
www.spd.org.sg
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The Eurasian Association
139 Ceylon Road
Eurasian Community House
Singapore 429744
Hotline: 6447 1578
Fax: 6447 3189
www.eurasians.org |
Yayasan MENDAKI
Wisma Mendaki
51 Kee Sun Avenue
Singapore 457056
Hotline: 6245 5853
Fax: 6245 3127
www.mendaki.org.sg |
Institute Of Technical Education
10 Dover Drive
Singapore 138683
Hotline: 1800 225 5483
Fax: 6872 4379
www.ite.edu.sg |
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Last updated on 6 March 2008.
