HSSE-MAHE Student Development Allowances and Awards (SDAA)
Rationale
The HSSE-MAHE Student Development Allowance and Awards (SDAA) is a tiered graduate student research support scheme created to support and incentivize Master of Arts in Humanities Education (MAHE) students' academic and professional development. The different tiers and quantum of allowance/awards reflect the strengths and academic performance of the MAHE applicants/students.
Overall, the SDAA scheme has been created with the intention to:
- Strengthen the MAHE programme's attractiveness to high-calibre applicants from around the world;
- Recognise excellent academic performance in students
- Encourage student leadership and programme advocacy
- Support students' research and career development
Tiered Support
| Tier* | Eligibility & Quantity** | Allowance | Frequency |
| (a) Basic Allowance | 10 enrolled MAHE student | Up to $300 each | During candidature |
| (b) Top Applicant Enhancement Awards | 2 strongest July-intake applicants | S$600 each | 2 awards at July intake |
| 1 strongest January-intake applicant | S$600 | 1 award at January intake | |
| (c) Academic Performance Enhancement Award | Student with the highest CGPA for their first semester | S$500 | 1 student per semester |