Education Trust Fund – Siddiqui Assistance Scheme – Bursary 2024
Introduction
The scheme was introduced in March 2020. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families, enrolled in local institutes of technical education (ITE) and polytechnics. It is to encourage these students to continue to excel in their studies.
Objective
The objective of the bursary is to support financially disadvantaged Muslim students who are pursuing full-time studies at the local ITEs and Polytechnics.
Application Period
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Level
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Application Period
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NITEC
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January intake
4 December to 29 December 2023
April intake
5 February to 15 March 2024
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Polytechnic Foundation Programme
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26 Feb – 12 Apr 2024
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Eligibility
(A) ETF – Siddiqui National ITE Certificate (NITEC) Bursary
- Muslim Singapore Citizen holding a valid National Registration Identity Card (NRIC);
- Pursuing a full-time NITEC programme offered by any local ITE;
- Have a gross household per capita income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
- Good results for Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘N’ level examinations
(B) ETF – Siddiqui Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Bursary
- Muslim Singapore Citizen holding a valid National Registration Identity Card (NRIC);
- Pursuing a full-time Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) offered by any local polytechnic;
- Have a gross household per capita income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
- Good results for Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘N’ level examinations
Conditions
- Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents.
- Applicant must be accepted by the local institutions mentioned above.
- Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants;
- Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible for the interview does not guarantee a placement.
- Each Bursary is applicable for one (1) 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.
Value of Award
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Level
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NITEC
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Polytechnic Foundation Programme
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Quantum
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$1000
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$1000
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Number of Recipients
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1st Year Student
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3
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3
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2nd Year Student
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3
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Mandatory documents required to submit application*
- Front and Back Copy of NRIC
- Recent Academic Results
- Letter of acceptance from Institution (if any)
- Family Members’ Particulars Form (Please download the form here: Family Members’ Particulars Form 2024)
- Income Declaration Form * For self-employed and unemployed family members. (Please download the form here: Income Declaration Form for Scholarship Bursary)
- Parents’ or Guardians’ Latest Payslip / Letter from Employer confirming Latest Pay / Latest CPF Contribution Statement
- 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
- Applications should be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the button below.
- First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.
- Please submit ONE bursary OR scholarship application only. We will consider your application for other eligible schemes accordingly.
- Incomplete applications and documents will not be processed.
- Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected.
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