MENDAKI-Merchant Scholarship

Introduced in 2024, MENDAKI-Merchant scholarship intends to reward deserving Malay/Muslim students who have achieved good academic results to pursue or continue their full-time academic studies in the local polytechnics in Singapore.

Application Period

25 Feb 2026 – 30 Apr 2026 (Academic Year : Apr 26 - Feb 27)

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Malay/Muslim Singapore citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
2. Achieved outstanding results in his/her academic studies and is pursuing or will be pursuing full time education in any of the following five local Polytechnics:
   1. Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
   2. Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
   3. Republic Polytechnic (RP)
   4. Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
   5. Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
3. Exemplifies good character moral excellence befitting of a good Muslim.
4. Not in receipt of any other scholarships.

Value of Award

Total number of Awards Available : 5
Quantum : $4,000 per year

Terms and Conditions

1. Only complete applications with all mandatory documents provided will be processed. Applications that do not fulfill the eligibility requirements will be rejected.
2. Applicant must be accepted by the local institutions mentioned above.
3. Applicants will be shortlisted based on a competitive evaluation among eligible applicants. Do note that fulfilling the eligibility requirements does not automatically result in an award.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
5. The Scholarship is intended to support the recipient’s educational expenses such as tuition fees, course materials, living expenses and fees for institution-organised educational activities.
6. Recipients must re-apply to be considered for the Scholarship in the following academic year, subject to meeting all the eligibility criteria.

Mandatory Documents Required for Your Application

1. Applicant’s latest academic transcript results clearly indicating:
   1. Full Name
   2. Name of Course & Level and
   3. Subject Score or CGPA
2. Proof of student confirmation into Institution clearly indicating:
   1. Full Name
   2. Name of Course and
   3. Start Date
3. In no more than 150 words, share your achievements & outline your goals for the next 5 & 10 years.
4. Other supporting Documents if any.

Application Procedure

1. All applications must be submitted online.
2. Processing will take up to 4 weeks.
3. Shortlisted applicants will be notified.

NOTE : MENDAKI’s decision on the outcome of all applications shall be final and not subject to further review or appeal.

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