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Education Trust Fund – Gafoor Propnex Bursary - Polytechnic 2024

Introduction

The scheme was introduced in December 2021. It is to support deserving Malay/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

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

Application Period

Level	Application Period
Polytechnic	26 Feb – 12 Apr 2024

Eligibility

- Malay/Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;
- Pursuing a full-time Polytechnic programme offered by any local Polytechnic;
- Has a gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
- Good academic results in his/her course of study;
- Is not in receipt of any other bursaries.

Condition

- Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents.
- Interviews may be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible does not guarantee a placement.
- Has been accepted by the institution of study.
- Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants.
- 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 must re-apply to be considered for the Bursary in the following academic year, subject to meeting all the criteria.
- Not in receipt of any other bursaries.

Value of Award

Academic Pursuit	Polytechnic
Quantum	$1,500
Number of Recipients	30

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 Guardian Latest Payslip / Letter from Employer Confirming Latest CPF statement
Short write up on your personal goals. Please upload in MS Word format (Min. 150 words)
Other supporting Documents (if any)

Application Procedure

*First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.

*Incomplete applications and documents will not be processed. Please submit ONE bursary OR scholarship application only. We may consider your application for other eligible schemes.

*Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected.