Introduction
Before 1995, the Public Service Commission (PSC) administered the Special Malay Bursary (SMB) for Malay students studying in the local tertiary institutions. In 1995, MENDAKI took over the administration of the SMB.
Application Period
| Level of Study |
Application Period |
Academic Year |
| Polytechnic |
3 Mar – 31 Mar 2025 extended to 14 Apr 2025 |
Apr 25 – Feb 26 |
Eligibility
- Malay Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident who has been residing in Singapore for at least 5 years immediately before being admitted to the institution.
- Pursuing first-year studies in a full-time Polytechnic diploma course offered by any of the 5 local Polytechnics:
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic
- Singapore Polytechnic
- Temasek Polytechnic
- Have a gross household per capita income (PCI) of S$750 and below.
- Obtained outstanding results in:
- Singapore Cambridge GCE O-Level or GCE A-Level examinations, preferably with 3 distinctions or
- NITEC or Higher NITEC with cumulative GPA score of 3.5 and above.
- Possess good records of active participation in co-curricular activities (CCA).
- Applicants must apply for the MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) scheme. You can find the information here: TTFS.
Conditions
- Applicants from the low-income family will be given priority.
- Each applicant needs to submit ONE application only.
- We will consider your application for other eligible schemes accordingly.
- Duplicate applications will be closed
- Applications will only be considered upon receipt of all fully completed required documents.
- Incomplete applications will be closed.
- Applicant must be accepted by the local institutions mentioned above.
- Shortlisting of candidates is based upon competition amongst the eligible applicants.
- Being eligible does not guarantee an award.
- Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates and being eligible for the interview does not guarantee an award.
- The Bursary shall be used for the recipient’s 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.
- Successful applicants need to maintain a minimum cGPA of 2.5/4 for their 2nd & 3rd year in the polytechnic.
Value of Award
- Living allowance worth $1,700 per annum for the duration of the course of study is available to first-year students subject to satisfactory performance of the recipients.
- The recipient must submit a copy of his/her examination results yearly to Yayasan MENDAKI before the fund can be disbursed to the recipient.
| Level of Study |
Quantum |
Number of Recipients |
cGPA cut-off for 2nd & subsequent year students |
| Polytechnic |
$1700 per Annum |
6 |
2.5 / 4 |
Mandatory documents required to submit application
- Front and Back Copy of NRIC of applicant and all family members residing in the same household.
- Academic results of applicant– The most recent result transcript clearly stating:
- Full Name,
- Name of Course & Level and
- Subject Score or CGPA.
- Proof of student confirmation into Institution clearly stating:
- Full Name,
- Name of Course and
- Start Date.
- Family Members’ Particulars Form. Please download the form here: Family Members’ Particulars Form 2025.
- All employed working adults in the household to submit latest Payslip or official Letter from Employer stating latest Pay.
- Self-employed household members to submit latest Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Statement of Account.
- Unemployed adults in the household to submit latest CPF Contribution Statement.
- All relevant Certificate of Marriage, Death Certificate, Divorce Certificate, etc
- In 150 words, share your achievements & your goals in the next 5 & 10 yrs in MS Word Format.
- Other supporting Documents if any.
Application Procedure
- First time applicants must create an account to be able to proceed with the application.
- Applications should be submitted via MyMENDAKI portal by clicking the Tab below.
- We will be in touch with you within 6 to 8 weeks upon closure of the application window.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
- Yayasan MENDAKI’s decision on the outcome of all applications shall be final and not subject to further review or appeal.
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EDU ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY CALCULATOR (FOR TERTIARY)
