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Education Trust Fund – Barakath Bursary

ETF-Barakath Bursary- ITE 2025

 

Introduction

The scheme was introduced in August 2021.  It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families, enrolled in local Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs) and Polytechnics.  It is to encourage these students to continue to excel in their studies.

 

Objective 

To support financially disadvantaged Muslim students at the local ITEs and Polytechnics.

 

Application Period

Level Application Period
ITE

January intake 2025

2 December to 31 December 2024

April intake 2025

17 February to 14 March 2025

Polytechnic

3 March – 31 March 2025

Eligibility

(A) ETF – Barakath ITE Bursary 

  1. Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident; 
  2. Pursuing a full-time ITE programme offered by any of the 3 local ITEs; 
  3. Has a gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
  4. Good academic results in his/her course of study.

(B) ETF – Barakath Polytechnic Bursary 

  1. Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident; 
  2. Pursuing a full-time Diploma programme offered by any 5 local Polytechnics; 
  3. Has a gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
  4. Good academic results in his/her course of study.

 

Conditions

  1. Each applicant needs to submit ONE application only.
    1. We will consider your application for other eligible schemes accordingly.
    2. Duplicate applications will be closed
  2. Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents.
    1. Incomplete applications will be closed.
  3. Applicant must be accepted by the local institutions mentioned above.
  4. Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants.
  5. Being eligible does not guarantee an award.
  6. Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible for the interview does not guarantee an award.
  7. Each Bursary is applicable for ONE Academic Year.
  8. 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.
  9. Recipient must re-apply to be considered for the Bursary in the following academic year, subject to meeting all the criteria.
  10. Not in receipt of any other bursaries.

 

Value of Award 

Level

ITE 

Polytechnic

Quantum 

$1,000 

$1,500

Number of Recipients 

5

5

 

Mandatory documents required to submit application*

  1. Front and Back Copy of NRIC of applicant and all family members residing in the same household.
  2. Academic results of applicant– The most recent result transcript clearly stating:
    1. Full Name,
    2. Name of Course & Level and
    3. Subject Score or CGPA.
  3. Proof of student confirmation into Institution clearly stating:
    1. Full Name,
    2. Name of Course and
    3. Start Date.
  4. Family Members’ Particulars Form (Please download the form here: Family Members’ Particulars Form 2025.
  5. All employed working adults in the household to submit latest Payslip or official Letter from Employer stating latest Pay.
  6. Self-employed household members to submit latest Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Statement of Account.
  7. Unemployed adults in the household to submit latest CPF Contribution Statement.
  8. All relevant Certificate of Marriage, Death Certificate, Divorce Certificate, etc
  9. In 150 words, share your achievements & your goals in the next 5 & 10 yrs in MS Word Format.
  10. Other supporting Documents (if any)

 

Application Procedure

 

  1. First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.
  2. Applications should be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the Tab below.
  3. We will be in touch with you within 6 to 8 weeks upon closure of the application window. *
  4. Yayasan MENDAKI’s decision on the outcome of all applications shall be final and not subject to further review or appeal.

 

ETF–Barakath Bursary-ITE 2025

 

ETF– Barakath Bursary-Polytechnic 2025 APPLICATION NOT OPEN

 

 
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