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Education Trust Fund – Jamae Kalvi Bursary - Polytechnic

Introduction

The scheme was introduced in January 2022. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families, enrolled in local institutes of technical education (ITE), polytechnics and autonomous universities. It is to encourage these students to continue to excel in their studies.

Objective

To support financially disadvantaged Muslim students at the local Polytechnics.

Application Period

Level	Application Period
Polytechnic	26 Feb – 12 Apr 2024

Eligibility

- 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;
- Have a Net Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750.00 and below;
- Good academic results in his/her course of study
- Not in receipt of any other bursaries

Condition

- 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.
- Not in receipt of any other bursaries.

Value

Academic Pursuit	Polytechnic
Quantum	$1,500
Number of Recipients	14

Mandatory documents required to submit application*

1) Front and Back Copy of NRIC
2) Recent Academic Results
3) Letter of acceptance from Institution (if any)
4) Family Members’ Particulars Form (Please download the form here: Family Members’ Particulars Form 2024)
5) Income Declaration Form * For self-employed and unemployed family members. (Please download the form here: Income Declaration Form for Scholarship Bursary)
6) Parents or Guardian Latest Payslip / Letter from Employer Confirming Latest CPF statement
7) Short write up on your personal goals. Pls upload in MS Word format (Min. 150 words)
8) Other supporting Documents (if any)