TL;DR
MTFA’s Diploma Bursary pays 1,000/year to Muslim SC/PR students in ITE and polytechnic diploma programmes \( PCI ≤ 700/month \). The 2025 window (June 2025) has passed; the next cycle is expected June 2026. Apply via ihsanaid.mtfa.org when the window opens.
Status: Last verified 2026-03-21 against MTFA’s bursary page (last checked 2026-01-26). 2025 window: 1–30 June 2025 (closed). Next cycle: expected June 2026 - monitor mtfa.org/bursary.
Status: 2025 window (1–30 June 2025) closed. Next cycle expected June 2026 - monitor mtfa.org/bursary for the announcement.
Administered by: Muslimin Trust Fund Association (MTFA)
Who It Supports: Muslim Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident students enrolled full-time in ITE or diploma courses (students graduating in their final year are not eligible - confirm status at time of application)
Income Cut-Offs: PCI ≤ $700/month (household income ÷ household size), per MTFA FAQ
Award Components: $1,000 per student per year for ITE/diploma/IB/Pre-U tier (per MTFA FAQ)
Application Route: Apply via MTFA’s bursary portal at ihsanaid.mtfa.org during the June window
Support Provided
$1,000 per student per year for ITE/diploma (per MTFA FAQ)
Eligibility & Application Tips
Confirm you are a Muslim SC/PR enrolled full-time in ITE or a diploma programme and not in your final graduating year at time of application.
Ensure your household meets PCI ≤ $700/month; gather income documents (see MTFA checklist) before applying.
Apply via MTFA’s bursary portal during the June window; declare other bursaries as required.
Maintain academic progress and retain documents for any renewal checks.
Document Checklist
NRIC copies for applicant and all household members
Latest 3 months' payslips for each working household member
Latest CPF contribution history statement
Latest Notice of Assessment (NOA) from IRAS
Certified academic transcripts or latest semester results
Proof of ITE/polytechnic enrolment (student card or institution letter)
Existing bursary/scholarship award letters (for declaration)
Stacking with Other Aid
Scheme
Compatible with MTFA Diploma Bursary?
Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB)
Yes
MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS)
Yes
Polytechnic/ITE institutional bursary
Declare to MTFA
LBKM Diploma Bursary
Declare to MTFA
MOE Tuition Grant
Yes (different purpose)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I combine MTFA with HECB or MENDAKI TTFS?
A: Yes. MTFA and government/community schemes are separate funding sources. Declare all bursaries in your MTFA application as required.
Q: Are final-year diploma students eligible?
A: No. MTFA's FAQ states that students graduating in their final year at the time of application are not eligible. Confirm your expected graduation date before applying.
Q: When does the MTFA Diploma Bursary window open?
A: MTFA typically opens the diploma/ITE window in June each year (e.g. 1-30 June 2025). Monitor mtfa.org/bursary for the 2026 dates.
