Age Cut-off for SG Culture Pass and Curiosity Credits
Ministry of Culture, Community and YouthSpeakers
Summary
This question concerns the eligibility of Singapore Citizens born in 2008 for the SG Culture Pass and Curiosity Credits, with Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asking if these schemes could be extended to this cohort. In response, Mr David Neo explained that both schemes are separate initiatives designed with different objectives and target demographics. The SG Culture Pass is an SG60 initiative offering a one-time $100 credit to citizens aged 18 and above in 2025, rather than an annual credit distribution. Curiosity Credits are being piloted specifically for youths aged 13 to 17 supported by Self-Help Groups, with decisions on scaling to be made after evaluating the pilot. He highlighted that youths still have access to structured arts exposure in schools and other activities via the National Youth Council's Discover portal under the SG Youth Plan.
Transcript
72 Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) why are Singapore Citizens born in 2008 ineligible for both the SG Culture Pass and Curiosity Credits despite narrowly missing the cut-off age for the respective schemes; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider extending these schemes to this cohort.
Mr David Neo: The SG Culture Pass and Curiosity Credits are separate initiatives with different objectives and target groups.
The SG Culture Pass was introduced as an SG60 initiative. Singapore Citizens who were aged 18 and above in 2025 received $100 in credits, which can be used until the end of 2028. It was not designed as an annual credit allocation.
Curiosity Credits will be piloted with youths aged 13 to 17 receiving support from the Self-Help Groups, to empower them with additional means to explore new interests and hobbies. We will learn from the implementation of the pilot before deciding whether and how to scale the programme.
There are many opportunities for young Singaporeans to explore their interests. For arts, primary to post-secondary students, including those in junior colleges and the Institute of Technical Education, have access to structured arts exposure through programmes, such as the Arts Education Programme and Artist-in-School Scheme. Through the SG Youth Plan, there are also opportunities listed on the National Youth Council's Discover portal for youths aged 15 to 35 to explore their interests in the arts, sports, wellness, culture and technology.