TL;DR
MTFA's A-Level/Pre-U Bursary pays 1,000/year to Muslim SC/PR students in JC, Pre-U, and IB 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 Citizens or PRs (full-time students in public or private learning institutions; 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 A-Level, IB, and Pre-U students (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 A-Level/Pre-U/IB (MTFA's pre-tertiary tier)
Eligibility & Application Tips
Confirm you are a Muslim Singapore Citizen or PR (full-time study) and not in your final graduating year at time of application.
Ensure your household meets PCI ≤ $700/month; prepare income documents before applying.
Apply via MTFA's bursary portal during the June window; declare other bursaries as required.
Review MTFA's document checklist and retain copies for verification.
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
Latest school report card or results slip
Proof of JC/Pre-U/IB enrolment (student card or institution letter)
Existing bursary/scholarship award letters (for declaration)
Stacking with Other Aid
Scheme
Compatible with MTFA A-Level Bursary?
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
Yes
MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB)
Yes
MENDAKI bursary / TTFS
Yes
School-based bursaries
Declare to MTFA
Edusave awards
Yes (different purpose)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I combine MTFA with MOE FAS or ISB?
A: Yes. MTFA and MOE schemes are separate funding sources. Declare all aid in your MTFA application as required.
Q: Are final-year JC2 students eligible?
A: No. MTFA's FAQ states that students graduating in their final year at the time of application are not eligible. If you are in JC2 during the June window, confirm your graduation status before applying.
Q: When does the MTFA A-Level Bursary window open?
A: MTFA typically opens the A-Level/Pre-U window in June each year (e.g. 1-30 June 2025). Monitor mtfa.org/bursary for the 2026 announcement.
