Introduction
The scheme was introduced in December 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students who are enrolled in the Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs) and Polytechnics in Singapore to excel in their studies. Priorities are given to students from financially disadvantaged families.
Objective
To support financially disadvantaged Malay/Muslim students at the local ITEs and Polytechnics in Singapore.
Application Period
Level of Study |
Application Period |
Academic Year |
ITE |
January Year 1 Intake & Year 2 onwards |
2 Dec – 31 Dec 2024 |
Jan 25 – Dec 25 |
April Year 1 Intake & Year 2 onwards |
3 Mar – 31 Mar 2025 |
Apr 25 – Mar 26 |
Polytechnic |
3 Mar – 31 Mar 2025 |
Apr 25 – Feb 26 |
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Eligibility
(A) ETF–Gafoor PropNex Bursary- ITE
- Malay/Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
- Pursuing a full-time ITE course offered by any of the 3 local ITEs:
- ITE College Central,
- ITE College East and
- ITE College West.
- Has a gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750 and below.
- Good academic results in his/her course of study.
(B) ETF–Gafoor PropNex Bursary- Polytechnic
- Malay/Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
- Pursuing a full-time Polytechnic course offered by any of the 5 local Polytechnics:
- Nanyang Polytechnic,
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic,
- Republic Polytechnic,
- Singapore Polytechnic and
- Temasek Polytechnic.
- Has a gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750 and below.
- Good academic results in his/her course of study.
Conditions
- Each applicant needs to submit ONE application only.
- We will consider your application for other eligible schemes accordingly.
- Duplicate applications will be closed
- Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents.
- Incomplete applications will be closed.
- Applicant must be accepted by the local institutions mentioned above.
- Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants.
- Being eligible does not guarantee an award.
- Interviews may be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible for the interview does not guarantee an award.
- Each Bursary is applicable for ONE Academic Year.
- The Bursary shall be used for the recipient’s educational expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, living expenses and fees for other educational activities organised by the institution the recipient is enrolled in.
- Recipient must re-apply to be considered for the Bursary in the following academic year, subject to meeting all the criteria.
- Not in receipt of any other bursaries.
Value of Award
Level of Study |
Quantum |
Number of Recipients |
ITE |
$1,000 |
60 |
Polytechnic |
$1,500 |
33 |
Mandatory documents required to submit application
- Front and Back Copy of NRIC of applicant and all family members residing in the same household.
- Academic results of applicant– The most recent result transcript clearly stating:
- Full Name,
- Name of Course & Level and
- Subject Score or CGPA.
- Proof of student confirmation into Institution clearly stating:
- Full Name,
- Name of Course and
- Start Date.
- Family Members’ Particulars Form. Please download the form here: Family Members’ Particulars Form 2025.
- All employed working adults in the household to submit latest Payslip or official Letter from Employer stating latest Pay.
- Self-employed household members to submit latest Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Statement of Account.
- Unemployed adults in the household to submit latest CPF Contribution Statement.
- All relevant Certificate of Marriage, Death Certificate, Divorce Certificate, etc
- In 150 words, share your achievements & your goals in the next 5 & 10 yrs in MS Word Format.
- Other supporting Documents (if any)
Application Procedure
- First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.
- Applications should be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the Tab below.
- We will be in touch with you within 6 to 8 weeks upon closure of the application window.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
- Yayasan MENDAKI’s decision on the outcome of all applications shall be final and not subject to further review or appeal.
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