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) Polytechnics and Universities 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 and to encourage the University students in Singapore to excel.
Application Period *
Level of Study
Application Period
Academic Year
ITE
1st year Jan Intake & Subsequent years
4 Dec – 29 Dec 2023
Jan 24 - Dec 24
1st year Apr Intake & Subsequent years
5 Feb – 15 Mar 2024
Apr 24 - Mar 25
Polytechnic
26 Feb – 12 Apr 2024
Apr 24 - Feb 25
University
27 May - 28 Jun 2024
Aug 24 - May 25
Eligibility requirements for:
A) The Bursary
Singapore citizens holding a valid NRIC / PR of Singapore;
Malay/Muslim;
Pursuing full-time education in Singapore in any of the following institutions:
Any of the 3 local ITEs;
Any of the 5 local Polytechnics.
Achieved good academic results in his/her course of study;
Have a household per capita income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
Not in receipt of any other bursaries.
B) The Scholarship
Singapore citizens holding a valid NRIC / PR of Singapore;
Malay/Muslim;
Pursuing full-time education in Singapore in any of the following institutions:
Any of the 6 local Universities
Achieved good academic results in his/her course of study and have obtained admission to the bachelor’s degree programme:
If the academic results between shortlisted applicants are comparable, then those with a lower PCI shall be given priority;
Not in receipt of any other bursaries.
Conditions
Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents;
Applicant must be accepted by the local institutions mentioned in clause No.3 above;
Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants;
Interviews may be held for shortlisted candidates;
Each bursary is applicable for one academic year only;
The bursary shall be used for the recipients’ 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;
Applicants must re-apply to be considered for the Bursary in the following academic year, subject to meeting all the criteria.
Value of Award
Level of Study
Quantum
Number of Recipients
ITE (Bursary)
$1,000
60
Polytechnic (Bursary)
$1,500
30
University (Scholarship)
$5,000
5
Mandatory documents required to submit application
Identification of applicant - Front and Back Copy of NRIC.
Latest Academic Results of applicant clearly showing:
Full name;
Course of study;
Year
Grades, Ranking Points & cGPA where applicable;
For first year students in ITE, Polytechnic or Universities, please provide official proof of admission into institution of study. Those who do not currently have this can and must provide later nearing the admission of school date preferably before closure of application window to be submitted via the portal;