Assistance

Introduction 

The scheme was introduced in February 2022.  It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families, enrolled in local Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs), 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 ITEs, Polytechnics and Autonomous Universities.

Application Period

Eligibility 

(A) ETF – Jamae Kalvi Bursay ITE 

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

(B) ETF – Jamae Kalvi Bursary Polytechnic 

• Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident; 
• Pursuing a full-time Diploma programme offered by any 5 local Polytechnics; 
• Has a gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
• Good academic results in his/her course of study;
• Not in receipt of any other bursaries.

(C) ETF – Jamae Kalvi Bursary University 

• Muslim Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident; 
• Pursuing a full-time Degree programme offered by any of the 6 local Universities:
  (a) National University of Singapore (NUS)
  (b) Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
  (c) Singapore Management University (SMU)
  (d) Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
  (e) Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
  (f) Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS); 
• Have a gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of S$750 and below;
• Good academic results in his/her course of study and 
• Not in receipt of any other bursaries.

Conditions

• 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