MENDAKI – Merchant Scholarship: 2026 Profile

Q: What does MENDAKI – Merchant Scholarship: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Eligibility, funding support, and application timeline for the MENDAKI–Merchant Scholarship aiding Malay/Muslim students progressing from ITE or secondary school into local polytechnics.

TL;DR\ Introduced in 2024, the MENDAKI–Merchant Scholarship helps Malay/Muslim students from ITE or O-level streams excel in polytechnic-highlight resilience, service, and a clear plan to lead within your diploma community to earn the award.

Compare it with other MENDAKI progression scholarships inside our Scholarship Matcher before you send in February’s application.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Application Cycle Closed (last checked 2025-10-13)
• Official Portal: MENDAKI – Merchant Scholarship
• Who It Targets: O-level or ITE graduates matriculating into full-time diploma programmes at Singapore polytechnics
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizen or PR Malay/Muslim students with solid academic results $L1R4 ≤ 15 / GPA ≥ 3.2$, active CCAs, and household income within MENDAKI guidelines
• Tenable Institutions: All local polytechnics (NP, NYP, RP, SP, TP)
• Award Type: Full-term scholarship through graduation