Assistance

Introduction 

The scheme was introduced in December 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 Period

Eligibility 

(A) ETF – Gafoor PropNex 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; 
• Have a gross 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

(B) ETF – Gafoor PropNex 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; 
• Have a gross 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

Conditions

• Candidates will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents from the applicants. 
• Interviews may 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. 

Value of Award