Special Achievement Award for Excellence (Non-Academic)

Special Achievement Award for Excellence (Non-Academic) – 2025

Introduction

The award is to honour students who have done exceptionally well in the non-academic field. It also aims to inspire Malay/Muslim youths to achieve excellence in diversified areas and be role models in the community.

Application Period *

Level

Application Period

Student 14 – 25 years of age

30 June to 31 July 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Muslim Singapore Citizen (regardless of race), between 14 to 25 years of age;
Attained an award at the National, Regional or International platforms in a non-academic field;
Attained the award between January of the previous year (2024) and June of this year (2025);
Attained the award in an individual category;
Full-time students and have passed a recent academic examination;
Past recipients may reapply should they display progress from their previous achievement.

Progress in platform	Progress in placement
E.g. A recipient who attained a National award in 2024 may reapply if he/she attained a Regional award in 2025	E.g. A recipient who attained a 2nd place in 2014 may reapply if he/she attained a 1st place in 2025

Value of Awards

Category	Value of Award
Student with an International award (1st, 2nd, and 3^rd placements)	$1,000 and a Certificate of Achievement
Student with a Regional award (1st, 2nd and 3rd)	$600 and a Certificate of Achievement
Student with a National award (1st only)	$300 and a Certificate of Achievement

Mandatory documents required to submit application

Front and Back Copy of NRIC;
Recent Academic Results;
Letter of Acceptance from Current Institution;
Family Members’ Particulars Form (Please download the form here: Family-Members-Particulars-Form-2025.docx;
In 150 words, share your achievements & your goals in the next 5 & 10 yrs in MS Word Format;
A copy of the Certificates of Achievements of the award stated in the application;
Letter of Nomination/ Recommendation (with a letterhead) duly signed by the nominating person/organisation/body/agency (a brief write-up that highlights the achievements of the nominee);
Testimonial (with a letterhead) or verification of volunteering experience by the organization.

Application Procedure

Application is by nomination.
First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.
All nominations must include Certificates of Achievement as supporting documents of events mentioned in the application.
Third party recommendations to vouch for the applicant’s character and integrity must be provided.
Yayasan MENDAKI reserves the right to reject incomplete and duplicate applications. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected.
Decisions by the Selection Committee are final and not subject to further review or appeal.
We will be in touch with you within 6 to 8 weeks upon closure of the application window. *
Applications must be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the Tab below.

For Special Achievement Award for Excellence (Non-Acad) – 2025 APPLICATION

——-

Enquiries? Click here to contact us

If you would like to donate to Education Trust Fund and support our kids’ education, click here

Browse Programmes

Individual Sponsorship for Overseas Programme (ISOP)

The Individual Sponsorship for Overseas Programme aims to allow students as well as professionals to fulfil their educational aspirations through overseas exchange programmes, summer schools and overseas conferences. This is a collaborative effort towards enhancing the community’s academic opportunities and provides access to alternative pathways.

MENDAKI–MICRON Scholarship

Introduced in 2024, the MENDAKI – MICRON scholarship intends to reward deserving Malay/Muslim students who…

MENDAKI Talent Scholarship (University)

The MENDAKI Talent Scholarship (University) is looking for talented, young Malay/Muslim students with…

School Assistance Scheme (SAS)

School Assistance Scheme (SAS) is a one-off education subsidy provided for Malay/Muslims students…

Education Trust Fund - Mohamedally Sithawalla Bursary

Introduced in June 2023, the bursary supports deserving Malay/Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families, enrolled in Institutes of Technical Education (ITE) and Polytechnics.

Education Trust Fund-Abdullah Bursary

The scheme was introduced in February 2023 to support deserving Muslim students who are enrolled in the Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs) in Singapore.

Harun Ghani Education Fund (HGEF) Bursary

The Harun Ghani Education Fund (HGEF) was set up in 2005 to honour the late Mr Harun Ghani’s contributions to prevent drug abuse and rehabilitate drug offenders in Singapore.

MENDAKI-Muis Preschool Grant (MMPG)

MMPG is targeted to low-income families with children below 6 years old who are enrolled in preschool…

Education Trust Fund – Siddiqui Assistance Scheme Bursary

The scheme was introduced in March 2020. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families…

Education Trust Fund–Ramalah Amat Bursary

The scheme was introduced in April 2022 to support deserving Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Jamae Kalvi Bursary

The scheme was introduced in February 2022. It is to support and encourage deserving Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund–Gafoor PropNex Bursary

The scheme was introduced in December 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund–The Saleh and Gato Motiwalla Bursary

The scheme was introduced in January 2022. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Amran Mohd Bursary

The scheme was introduced in January 2022. It is to support deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Bazul Ashhab Bursary

The scheme was introduced in August 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Barakath Bursary

The scheme was introduced in August 2021. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families…

Study Loan Full Time Local Private

The MENDAKI Study Loan Full Time Local Private is available for all Muslim students..

Study Loan Full-Time Local National

The interest-free loans are available for all Malay/Muslim students. The repayment quantum is kept low and increases with time…

Education Trust Fund – Global Radiance Group Assistance Scheme (TETA & TNTA Programmes Bursary)

The scheme was introduced in March 2020. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families…

Education Trust Fund-Nomanbhoy Bursary

Diperkenalkan pada bulan September 2020, Dermasiswa ETF-Nomanbhoy berhasrat untuk menyokong pelajar Muslim yang layak dari keluarga yang kurang berpendapatan…

SM Jaleel Foundation – Education Trust Fund Assistance Scheme (Bursary)

The scheme was introduced in August 2019 in an effort to encourage students to continue to excel in their studies…

MENDAKI - Bitsmedia Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in April 2022 to support and encourage Malay/Muslim students…

GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship

In partnership with MENDAKI and Singapore’s universities, NUS, NTU and SMU – the GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship …

MENDAKI - MIRXES Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in October 2021. It is to support deserving Malay/Muslim students…

MENDAKI - Gafoor PropNex Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in December 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

MENDAKI-The Saleh and Gato Motiwalla Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in January 2022 to reward deserving Malay/Muslim students…

SM Jaleel Foundation – Education Trust Fund Assistance Scheme Scholarship

Biasiswa ini diperkenalkan pada Ogos 2019 untuk menggalak para pelajar terus mengekalkan prestasi pengajian…

Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Education Trust Fund (SCCCF - ETF) Scholarship

The objective of the scholarship is to reward top Muslim Singaporeans or Singapore PR students who will be pursuing…

MENDAKI Scholarship- Polytechnic

The scholarship was introduced in 1995. It aims to reward students wishing to pursue courses at any of the local…

MENDAKI Scholarship (University)

The scholarship was introduced in 1995. It aims to reward top students who had performed exceptionally well at…

Special Malay Bursary- Polytechnic

Before 1995, the Public Service Commission (PSC) administered the Special Malay Bursary (SMB) for Malay students…

Special Malay Bursary (University)

Before 1995, the Public Service Commission (PSC) administered the Special Malay Bursary (SMB) for Malay students…

Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS)

The TTFS scheme, introduced in 1991, is an education subsidy for Malay students, which covers their tuition fees at tertiary institutions…

Study Loan Part-Time Local Degree/Diploma

The interest-free loans are available for all Muslim students. The repayment quantum is kept low and increases..

Study Loan Full-Time Degree Overseas

The interest-free loans are available for all Muslim students. The repayment quantum is kept low and increases with time…

MENDAKI – Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship

The scholarship was introduced in December 2016. The objective of the scholarship is to encourage…

MENDAKI - Dr Abdul Aziz Ali Scholarship

The scholarship was introduced in October 2006. It aims to alleviate the financial hardship…

MENDAKI-Merchant Scholarship

The scholarship was introduced in August 2006. The objective of the scholarship is to encourage students to continue to do…

MENDAKI-Institution of Engineers Singapore Fund Scholarship

This scholarship was introduced in 1985. Application is by nomination…

MENDAKI-Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (MENDAKI-ISCA) Scholarship (Accounting)

The Scholarship was introduced in 1987…

Singapore Airlines - MENDAKI Undergraduate Scholarship

Singapore Airlines’ undergraduate scholarship scheme was started in 1977, with the objective of identifying and recruiting talent

Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI

Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI aims to inspire the community towards embracing lifelong learning and support youths in…

Special Achievement Award for Excellence (Non-Academic)

The award is to honour students who have done exceptionally well in the non-academic field. It aims to recognise…

Skills Training Loan

The MENDAKI Skills Training Loan aims to provide interest-free loans to Malay/Muslim workers to upgrade…

Individual Sponsorship for Overseas Programme (ISOP)

MENDAKI–MICRON Scholarship

Introduced in 2024, the MENDAKI – MICRON scholarship intends to reward deserving Malay/Muslim students who…

MENDAKI Talent Scholarship (University)

The MENDAKI Talent Scholarship (University) is looking for talented, young Malay/Muslim students with…

School Assistance Scheme (SAS)

School Assistance Scheme (SAS) is a one-off education subsidy provided for Malay/Muslims students…

Education Trust Fund - Mohamedally Sithawalla Bursary

Education Trust Fund-Abdullah Bursary

The scheme was introduced in February 2023 to support deserving Muslim students who are enrolled in the Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs) in Singapore.

Harun Ghani Education Fund (HGEF) Bursary

The Harun Ghani Education Fund (HGEF) was set up in 2005 to honour the late Mr Harun Ghani’s contributions to prevent drug abuse and rehabilitate drug offenders in Singapore.

MENDAKI-Muis Preschool Grant (MMPG)

MMPG is targeted to low-income families with children below 6 years old who are enrolled in preschool…

Education Trust Fund – Siddiqui Assistance Scheme Bursary

The scheme was introduced in March 2020. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families…

Education Trust Fund–Ramalah Amat Bursary

The scheme was introduced in April 2022 to support deserving Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Jamae Kalvi Bursary

The scheme was introduced in February 2022. It is to support and encourage deserving Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund–Gafoor PropNex Bursary

The scheme was introduced in December 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund–The Saleh and Gato Motiwalla Bursary

The scheme was introduced in January 2022. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Amran Mohd Bursary

The scheme was introduced in January 2022. It is to support deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Bazul Ashhab Bursary

The scheme was introduced in August 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

Education Trust Fund – Barakath Bursary

The scheme was introduced in August 2021. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families…

Study Loan Full Time Local Private

The MENDAKI Study Loan Full Time Local Private is available for all Muslim students..

Study Loan Full-Time Local National

The interest-free loans are available for all Malay/Muslim students. The repayment quantum is kept low and increases with time…

Education Trust Fund – Global Radiance Group Assistance Scheme (TETA & TNTA Programmes Bursary)

The scheme was introduced in March 2020. It is to support deserving Muslim students, prioritising those from financially disadvantaged families…

Education Trust Fund-Nomanbhoy Bursary

Diperkenalkan pada bulan September 2020, Dermasiswa ETF-Nomanbhoy berhasrat untuk menyokong pelajar Muslim yang layak dari keluarga yang kurang berpendapatan…

SM Jaleel Foundation – Education Trust Fund Assistance Scheme (Bursary)

The scheme was introduced in August 2019 in an effort to encourage students to continue to excel in their studies…

MENDAKI - Bitsmedia Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in April 2022 to support and encourage Malay/Muslim students…

GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship

In partnership with MENDAKI and Singapore’s universities, NUS, NTU and SMU – the GIC-MENDAKI Scholarship …

MENDAKI - MIRXES Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in October 2021. It is to support deserving Malay/Muslim students…

MENDAKI - Gafoor PropNex Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in December 2021. It is to support and encourage deserving Malay/Muslim students…

MENDAKI-The Saleh and Gato Motiwalla Scholarship

The scheme was introduced in January 2022 to reward deserving Malay/Muslim students…

SM Jaleel Foundation – Education Trust Fund Assistance Scheme Scholarship

Biasiswa ini diperkenalkan pada Ogos 2019 untuk menggalak para pelajar terus mengekalkan prestasi pengajian…

Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Education Trust Fund (SCCCF - ETF) Scholarship

The objective of the scholarship is to reward top Muslim Singaporeans or Singapore PR students who will be pursuing…

MENDAKI Scholarship- Polytechnic

The scholarship was introduced in 1995. It aims to reward students wishing to pursue courses at any of the local…

MENDAKI Scholarship (University)

The scholarship was introduced in 1995. It aims to reward top students who had performed exceptionally well at…

Special Malay Bursary- Polytechnic

Before 1995, the Public Service Commission (PSC) administered the Special Malay Bursary (SMB) for Malay students…

Special Malay Bursary (University)

Before 1995, the Public Service Commission (PSC) administered the Special Malay Bursary (SMB) for Malay students…

Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS)

The TTFS scheme, introduced in 1991, is an education subsidy for Malay students, which covers their tuition fees at tertiary institutions…

Study Loan Part-Time Local Degree/Diploma

The interest-free loans are available for all Muslim students. The repayment quantum is kept low and increases..

Study Loan Full-Time Degree Overseas

The interest-free loans are available for all Muslim students. The repayment quantum is kept low and increases with time…

MENDAKI – Dr Jai Prashanth Rao Scholarship

The scholarship was introduced in December 2016. The objective of the scholarship is to encourage…

MENDAKI - Dr Abdul Aziz Ali Scholarship

The scholarship was introduced in October 2006. It aims to alleviate the financial hardship…

MENDAKI-Merchant Scholarship

The scholarship was introduced in August 2006. The objective of the scholarship is to encourage students to continue to do…

MENDAKI-Institution of Engineers Singapore Fund Scholarship

This scholarship was introduced in 1985. Application is by nomination…

MENDAKI-Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (MENDAKI-ISCA) Scholarship (Accounting)

The Scholarship was introduced in 1987…

Singapore Airlines - MENDAKI Undergraduate Scholarship

Singapore Airlines’ undergraduate scholarship scheme was started in 1977, with the objective of identifying and recruiting talent

Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI

Anugerah Belia Cemerlang MENDAKI aims to inspire the community towards embracing lifelong learning and support youths in…

Special Achievement Award for Excellence (Non-Academic)

The award is to honour students who have done exceptionally well in the non-academic field. It aims to recognise…

Skills Training Loan

The MENDAKI Skills Training Loan aims to provide interest-free loans to Malay/Muslim workers to upgrade…