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MTFA Bursary (Diploma) 2026: $1,000/Year for Muslim ITE & Polytechnic Students
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MTFA's Diploma Bursary pays $1,000/year to Muslim SC/PR students in ITE and polytechnic diploma programmes (PCI ≤ $700/month). The current 2026 application window is 1 to 31 May 2026. Apply via ihsanaid.mtfa.org during the window.
Sponsor: Muslimin Trust Fund Association (MTFA)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
Last updated 31 May 2026
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does the MTFA Bursary (Diploma) 2026 guide cover?
A: The $1,000/year bursary for Muslim SC/PR ITE and polytechnic diploma students - PCI threshold ($700/month), May 2026 application window, portal steps. For A-Level/Pre-U students, see the MTFA A-Level Bursary guide. For university students, see the MTFA University Bursary guide.
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 current 2026 application window is 1 to 31 May 2026. Apply via ihsanaid.mtfa.org during the window.
| If you have... | Read this first |
| 1 second | MTFA gives $1,000 for eligible Muslim SC/PR ITE and diploma students. |
| 10 seconds | Check PCI, full-time ITE or diploma enrolment, final-year status, May window, and declaration of other aid. |
| 100 seconds | Combine it with tuition or school aid carefully: MTFA is cash support, while TTFS or HECB may cover different costs. |
| Concrete example | A polytechnic student receiving HECB can still apply to MTFA if they meet PCI and declaration rules. |
| Best next step | Confirm your graduation timing and prepare enrolment proof before the May application window. |
Status: MTFA's current bursary page lists the ITE, Diploma, A-Level, and Pre-U window as
