MENDAKI | Assistance

Education Trust Fund – Nasir Gaffar Khan Bursary

Introduction

The scheme was introduced in August 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students who are enrolled in local institutes of technical education (ITE) 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 Procedure

Applications should be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the right. First time applicants must create an account on to be able to proceed with the application.

Eligibility

A. ETF – Nasir Gaffar Khan Bursary ITE

- Malay/Muslim Singapore Citizen holding a valid National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) or permanent resident (PR) of Singapore;
- Pursuing a full-time ITE programme offered by any local ITE;
- Gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$650 and below;
- Good academic results in his/her course of study
- Not in receipt of any other bursaries

B. ETF – Nasir Gaffar Khan Bursary Polytechnic

- Malay/ Muslim Singapore Citizen holding a valid National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) or permanent resident (PR) of Singapore;
- Pursuing a full-time Polytechnic programme offered by any local Polytechnic;
- Gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$650 and below;
- Good academic results in his/her course of study
- Not in receipt of any other bursaries

Mandatory documents required to submit application*

1) Front and Back Copy of NRIC
2) Recent Academic Results (Pls download the form here: Academic Results Form)
3) Letter of acceptance from Institution
4) Family Members' Particulars Form (Pls download the form here: Family Members Particulars Form)
5) Income Declaration Form (Pls download the form here: Income Declaration Form)
6) Parents or Guardian Latest Payslip / Letter from Employer Confirming Latest CPF statement
7) Short write up on your personal goals. Pls upload in MsWord format (Min. 150 words)
8) Other supporting Documents

*Please note that incomplete applications and incomplete documents will not be processed. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected.

Conditions

- Candidates will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents from the applicants.
- Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible does not guarantee a placement.
- Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants and they must have been accepted by the institution.
- Each Bursary is applicable for one (1) Academic Year.
- 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.
- Recipient(s) shall be eligible to re-apply under the Bursary in the subsequent year subject to the fulfilment of the criteria.