MENDAKI – Merchant Scholarship: 2026 Profile
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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\ MENDAKI notes this scholarship (introduced in 2024) supports Malay/Muslim students pursuing full-time diplomas at Singapore polytechnics. For AY2025/26, the window runs 3 Mar – 31 Mar 2025 (extended to 14 Apr 2025). Quantum: $4,000 with 7 recipients; no bond stated; reapply annually.
Compare it with other MENDAKI progression scholarships inside our Scholarship Matcher before you send in February’s application.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application period for AY2025/26: 3 Mar – 31 Mar 2025 (extended to 14 Apr 2025); academic year Apr 2025 – Feb 2026.
- Official Portal: MENDAKI – Merchant Scholarship
- Who It Targets: Malay/Muslim Singapore Citizens/PRs pursuing or about to pursue full-time diplomas at NP, NYP, RP, SP, or TP.
- Eligibility (per MENDAKI): Good character and outstanding academic results; not in receipt of other scholarships; must be accepted by a local polytechnic; one application only (MENDAKI will consider eligible schemes); incomplete/duplicate applications closed.
- Award Value: $4,000; 7 recipients listed for the 2025/26 cycle.
- Bond: None stated; scholarship to be used for educational expenses.
Award Use and Conditions
- Scholarship should fund educational expenses (tuition, course materials, living expenses, and educational activities).
- Recipients must reapply each academic year if they wish to continue.
Required Documents (per MENDAKI)
- NRIC copies (front/back) for applicant and household members.
- Latest academic transcript showing full name, course, level, and scores/CGPA.
- Proof of student confirmation with name, course, and start date.
