What is UTAP? 

UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training. The objective is to encourage more members to go for skills upgrading.

How much is the grant? 

UTAP is disbursed to NTUC members based on 50% of unfunded course fee. We are pleased to inform you that the Training benefit for NTUC Members for UTAP has increased to $500 per year or 1k over 3 years with effect from 01 January 2012. This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST, admin, registration fee etc.
Note: The UTAP amount disbursed to all members is the same for all nationalities.

Please take note that the NTUC membership start date must be before the RES course commencement date.

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How do I apply?

To apply for NTUC Member, please click HERE.

For Existing NTUC Member, please follow the 3 easy steps below to apply for UTAP

Step 1:
Submit application via our website at https://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg before course starts or no later than 1 year from your course end date inclusive of exams etc.

Step 2:
You will receive a notification stating the UTAP quantum that you are eligible for, upon application approval.

Step 3:
You can submit your claims via https://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg upon course completion. You will need to declare if you have

i. Attained at least 75% attendance
ii. Sat for all prescribed exams including assessment, assignment and etc.

Who can apply? 

As long as you are an NTUC member, you can apply for UTAP. However, to be eligible for funding assistance under UTAP, you must meet the following criteria:

• · Paid-up membership throughout whole course duration
• · Training course by training provider must be approved and listed under UTAP (e.g. RES course)
• · Training courses must not be funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding
• · Unfunded course fee must be at least S$20.00 and above

When would I get the funding?

You should receive the funding in 3-4 weeks time once you have completed all the steps required in https://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg

Where can I find out more information about UTAP?

NTUC Member Services Centre
1 Marina Boulevard
B1-01 One Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018989

Operating Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am to 6:30pm
Sat: 9:00am to 2:30pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Hotline: (65) 6213 8008
Email: UBT@e2i.com.sg